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Shooting the dog made him a jerk, but our legal system is already strained too much for frivolous jail terms. Fine him and turn him loose.
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Animal abuse is hardly a frivolous crime, and is often a precursor to the abuse of family members. I bet the vet bill wasn't frivolous either.
Also significant is the act of shooting off a weapon in a WalMart parking lot (this is the type of foolish behavior that gets gun laws passed...perhaps a waiting period for BB guns?). If it had been a crime of petty theft or he got caught smoking a joint, I'd be more willing to accept a fine.