Teen could be jailed for 2 years for killing pet hamster

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Joelcool7 said:

Honestly I'd say two years would be unrealistic. People kill their pets all the time especially up North a ways. I know of people who shoot their neighbours dogs if they poop on their lawns. Now I don't think thats right and they should be penalized by a fine or something.

But a two year sentance to a juvinille offender is alittle over kill. Heck I think a week or two in jail would be sufficient in teaching this kid a lesson. How about mice which people kill in traps the traps are even sold in stores, don't they deserve justice what did they do to deserve being killed?

Now I don't think the kid was right. She got in a heated argument with a sibling and killed that siblings pet. The family obviously was pretty mad at her and wanted to set her straight or were just bad parent's trying to pass off their parental duties to the authorities. 2 years is to harsh for something 90% of us will do during our life time (Kill an animal that did no harm to us) infact where do you draw the line, bugs are living creatures with brains and feelings yet we kill thousands of them a year.

Fact of the matter is I think this should have been handled by the parent's, punishment should have been swift maybe a grounding for a few months to a year. But what a waste of tax dollars and time of court officials etc...etc...

Can you honestly tell me you have never killed a single living creature that did nothing to you?

What about that innocent fly that entered your house? Or that innocent mouse? Or farmers what about those innocent crows that just want to eat some berries?

I'm sure if your honest with yourself you are guilty of killing an innocent animal out of anger, fear or just for the fun of it!

Hey, I've only ever done that in self defense.

The ideea is that this girl is psychotic, and a danger to society. She's no different than that crazy woman from Fatal Attraction. Better lock her up now before she goes after her brother with a knife.