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In reply to the discussion: Democratic Congressional Campaign Manager's Family Pet (Cat) Killed, Painted With "Liberal" [View all]wordpix
(18,652 posts)85. true, heaven forbid SCOTUS should outlaw crush videos
For those who don't know, this is where women in high heels stomp helpless little kittens and puppies to death.
Apparently, sick men get sexually aroused by this.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/20/supreme-court-overturns-a_n_544307.html
And the Supremes decided to overturn a federal ban on these videos.
"The videos virtually disappeared once the measure became law, the government argued. The Bush administration used the law for the first time when it indicted Stevens in 2004.
All 50 states have laws against animal cruelty, but the federal statute targeted the videos because it has been difficult to prosecute people who take part in violence against animals with a camera rolling, but not showing their faces."
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Manager's Family Pet (Cat) Killed, Painted With "Liberal" [View all]
kpete
Jan 2012
OP
The local police probably have a good idea who in their community is that crazy and violent.
yardwork
Jan 2012
#3
They could do some investigating. People talk. But they might let it blow over like racist violenc
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#142
WE and OCCUPY are next, if we dont win this thing for sanity. FUCK compassionate conservatives.
WingDinger
Jan 2012
#4
Actually, Arkansas passed felony animal cruelty laws that were signed into law in 2009.
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2012
#67
I think you're mistaken, I will wager there are felony laws against animal cruelty in all states.
Bill O-Rights
Jan 2012
#135
I absolutely agree, these kinds of crimes are treated with far too little seriousness.
Bill O-Rights
Jan 2012
#146
That is certainly true but is a completely different discussion. I have no problem with eating
Bill O-Rights
Jan 2012
#245
Under the Patriot Act this is classified as terrorism. Seriously. Put the
rhett o rick
Jan 2012
#217
While it was the cat that died I think this should be tried as a hate crime. This was a threat
jwirr
Jan 2012
#79
It isn't the norm but the extreme. When you kill something with this kind of violence,
EFerrari
Jan 2012
#37
Actually, animal cruelty is one sign of psychopathic behavior. Don't discount it.
tpsbmam
Jan 2012
#77
I wish I had seen the people doing this, I'd have unloaded my "gun culture" on their torsos.
Bill O-Rights
Jan 2012
#136
Broadcasters sent hit men to kill obstetricians; I don't recall any federal action
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#167
Horrible story. Sick and tragic. However, this is a press release and not a mainstream news outlet.
Lone_Star_Dem
Jan 2012
#18
Thats what I was thinking. It had to be someone who knew the guy & also knew he had a cat. It was
EV_Ares
Jan 2012
#123
Disgusting, this person needs to be found and put away before they move up to people.
ck4829
Jan 2012
#33
Not just animal cruelty, but a terrorist act. Throw the book at them. nt
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2012
#55
If I was running for office I'd be at the sheriff's office the morning after announcing
47of74
Jan 2012
#63
My first reaction was suspicion because liberal was spelled correctly.
Bonhomme Richard
Jan 2012
#65
I have 2 cats of my own, his house would receive a Molotov Cocktail like I said in
ArnoldLayne
Jan 2012
#81
There was a scene like this in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"... the movie.
krispos42
Jan 2012
#94
May some karmatic justice be swiftly served to the depraved fucks who did this
Blue Owl
Jan 2012
#148
The Southern Poverty Law Center and law enforcement would know if there are loca KKK/militia groups
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#165
I just contributed to Mr. Aden, in memory of this beloved pet. Thanks, kpete. nt
DeepModem Mom
Jan 2012
#172
If they're looking to prove that there are members of their party beyond redemption,
truthisfreedom
Jan 2012
#185
Can they charge terorism? This is clearly a threat/intimidation, more than animal cruelty.
Liberty Belle
Jan 2012
#204
YES! Bill Moyers reported that on "Bill Moyers Journal" on PBS a few years ago
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#235
PETA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) are offering cash rewards
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#246