The basic need for expression is innate to human beings for 40,000 years. From cave paintings in Lascaux,France to modern times,art spans all cultures,continents and millennia.I am a NYC Artist,licensed vendor and holder of a valid tax ID.My paintings have sold twice at a contemporary art auction in PARIS,2012(www.Artvalue.com). In 2002,on the streets of NYC, I started a trend of personalizing hats and clothing.I was arrested and had to sue the city for the right to do art on clothing.On numerous 1st amendment websites my case was highlighted as a FIGHT FOR ARTIST RIGHTS( CHRISTOPHER MASTROVINCENZO AND KEVIN SANTOS -V-THE CITY OF NEW YORK (WWW.westlaw.com) Recently the NYPD peddler squad illegally seized and arrested me and now with the backing of Chanel wants to go to trial for trademark infringement.PER REQUEST,using oil,acrylic markers and embellishments, I used my handstyle to create a PARODY OF A PARODY DESIGN!The NYPD and Chanel should be searching for factory made products and not artists who create masterpieces with their handstyle.By signing my petition you can support art and the freedom of speech. In America,the 1st Amendment does not allow for censorship and every human being should have the right for freedom of expression!