People who do things like this INEVITABLY go on to harm humans. This is how sadistic murderers start out. This person needs to be be identified and dealt with. And as for the question of what if it’s a kid, well, all the more so, a child who would do this is a little junior sociopath/psychopath in the making.
>>People who do things like this INEVITABLY go on to harm humans. <<
I agree with that statement. But then, I think ALL humans harm other humans, and do so intentionally. The only one to ever live that did not was Himself hung on a cross. This can lead to “more” harm being done to others.
It depends on the age of the person. If the person is a young boy (if it was a girl, she IS a problem. No I am not kidding.) we should examine what may have compelled him to do it and correct as necessary. Of course, by “we”, I mean his parents.
If it was a young man, the damage may have already been done. Then again, if it was a “hick” that was taught to draw a very thick line between the value of humans and everything else, it may just show a mean streak or anger that was being taken out on an animal INSTEAD of a human they really don’t like.
This sort of thing is very complicated. Bottom line is that it is better that it was a kitten rather than a beloved cat or dog.
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