Vandalism is the wrong way to solve the problem of Mark Bell's
adchoppers.
Unless HPD has evidence that the same tool or person was involved
with several of the adchoppers, then I tend to believe it was done by
a combination of kids, homeless, carelessness and incompetent
thieves. We all know what would happen to our bikes if we left them
locked to the same rack for over a month. HPD should understand that
as well. The only surprise is that all of the adchoppers have not
been stolen yet.

HPD could solve the problem of the adchoppers as well. They are
defined as vehicles under the law, vehicles parked at the same spot
of City property over 24 hours can be ticketed and abandoned notices
posted. If not removed by the owner, then the city can remove them.
HPD has ticketed bicycles locked to a sign post in front of my office
building because they were positioned such that it made it hard for
the mailman to open a mail box, so they can also ticket the
adchoppers if they chose to.

If cyclist want to put an end to adchoppers the proper and most
effective way, then copy the ad info on each of the adchoppers. Post
it here, other forums and pass it on to all your friends. Then all
of us can start calling the businesses using adchoppers, telling them
how offensive and rude we find the practice and that we will refuse
to use their business and will ask all our friends and family to do
the same.