What is the matter with Texas? And with our society's Draconian Law and order mentality. I
s this what "Zero Tolerance" leads to? (I say this as a resident of Texas.)
According to CNN - LINK - 40 students were arrested on FELONY charges of FELONY THEFT and ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY after collecting items (stop signs, garden hoses were mentioned) for a scavenger hunt. The felony theft carries a max 2 Years, $10,000 fine, and the organized crime a max of 10 Years, $10,000.
What is up with our society's Draconian Law and order mentality?
Is this what "Zero Tolerance" leads to?
Forty students playing a game (yes, an illegal one, granted) are facing 12 Years in Prison, $20,000 in fines, and a felony status that will follow them around for life. Ridiculous. I think whoever charged them with organized criminal activity (This is supposed to be for Mafia types of crimes!!) should be immediately fired.
What is wrong with this society when a prank like this with massive student involvement is treated like the Sopranos. I hope this city comes to its senses, and comes up with a more realistic charges and punishments for these poor students.