Originally Posted by DoB
Case in point: Some kids locally let the air out of the tires of the school bus fleet. This caused the district to close for the day. A few copycat kids did the same in other districts. Some were caught and the punishments are so draconian (felonies, tens of thousands in fines) that it make you wonder. Is a dumb prank really worth ruining an adolescents life?
Not that prank. When a "prank" puts someone else's life in danger, I do think a felony should be involved. I doubt it would be, though. The sad fact is that most people in positions of authority do regard letting the air out of school bus tires a more serious offense than trying to hurt or kill someone riding a bike.
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