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For decades, new york city has had to deal with the vandalism and defacement of public property caused by unauthorized graffiti. Among other attempts to stop the damage, in December 2005 the city banned the sale of aerosol spray-paing cans and broad-tipped indelible markers to persons under 21 years of age and prohibited them from possessing such items on property other than their own. by May 1, five people all under age of 21, had been cited for violations of these regulations, while 871 individuals had been arrested for actually making graffiti. Artists who wished to create graffiti on legs surfaces, such as canvas, wood and clothing, included college student who was studying visual arts. Unable to buy their supplies in the city or to carry them in the city if they bought them elsewhere, people will filled suit in federal district court on behalf of themselves and other young artists against the city mayor. The plaintiffs claimed that the new rules violated their rights to freedom of speech. they asked the court to prohibit the rules' enforcement. Should the court grant this request? Why or Why not?