The cop probably told the students to paint over the mural because of the message that it might deliver. Since it was a public setting and the mural had religious figures, not everyone may feel the same way about those particular figures. Some may even get offended if they have a difference of opinion. The cop just thought that that type of painting should be in a more controlled setting rather than out in the public. He probably thought that a painting of religious figures could potentially lead to little wars between those who agree and those who disagree with the message of the painting.
As far as the students' reaction probably should be offended, yet understanding that a painting of that measure should probably be in an area where majority of the people would appreciate it. Although they may have thought that it was appropriate, the cop was only trying to prevent hate crimes.
There seems to be a huge difference between the blame on a single individual rather than on a group of individuals. With one person, the means can be put on that person alone, whereas with a group of people, there may be a spectrum of contribution towards the painting for example. "We" also seems to have a more powerful connotation in contrast to "I." Obviously two heads are better than one, and more can be accomplished with help.
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