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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.
Posted by: A Good Troll
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This is a small town. Growing up in a small town (way larger than this one, but still small), there is going to be favoritism amongst local police force.
The point of the media is to call into question situations where things don't seem right. This is one of those situations.What isn't right about it? The police did their job and the guy got ticketed for breaking the law. Anything more involves more information on the situation that went on which the article purposely leaves out. That is a sign that the article is making a big deal out of nothing.I've linked Iowa law. You can't shoot a dog for playing on your property. Shooter said he shot the dog because it was on his property. Illegal.
Understood. However, there is also the application and enforcement of state law as it is practically applied across the state. There is an undeniable difference between how the law is interpreted and enforced in rural, suburban and urban areas. What would be an outrage and a clearly criminal act within the limits of a reasonably sized town or city may be seen as an over-reaction out in the "boonies". I know, not perfect, not "fair and uniform", but a reality.
For example, I doubt that most dogs in that town are lawfully and properly tagged, collared or leashed. Especially since this town is nearly 90 miles from Des Moines.
Again, I am not saying that this isn't a simple case of "crazy nutter shoots a cute puppy", but I suspect that there is plenty of small-town intrigue going on.