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3. They are children. They may not have known that.

Wed Sep 3, 2014, 05:06 PM

Sep 2014

A tree isn't worth ruining a life.

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We make too much shit illegal in this country. We need fewer laws an fewer cops. [View all] bluestateguy Sep 2014 OP

Stripping the bark will likely kill the tree. badtoworse Sep 2014 #1

They are children. They may not have known that. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #3

I'm not OK with a lot of things bluestateguy Sep 2014 #4

LOL, really, a felony conviction for this? Whats wrong with you? nt Logical Sep 2014 #6

Absolutely, and a minimum of 5 long ones in the state pen. badtoworse Sep 2014 #11

Bad asumption. This often does stand and there are countless cases. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #15

Depends on the tree. Birch bark is pretty easy. badtoworse Sep 2014 #14

We've made far too many mundane things felonies. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #2

I think this is the real problem, a two tiered justice system. Cleita Sep 2014 #5

agreed. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2014 #7

Everyone wants a law to outlaw something that someone underthematrix Sep 2014 #8

"Just imagine... Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2014 #20

Felonies??? Are you serious???!11 bigwillq Sep 2014 #10

Law enforcement is all about revenue. lpbk2713 Sep 2014 #12

Its not the cops it the people you elect that make the laws... Historic NY Sep 2014 #17

I agree damnedifIknow Sep 2014 #22