I agree it’s a bit silly to have law enforcement getting involved in this sort of issue. But for someone to kill an animal for no other reason than humor brings to mind Burke’s sad dictum, “when men forget the laws of the heart, the laws go on the books.”
And it’s a good dictum. I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy remembers this and feels guilty over it in the late night moments of his life. Mose of us reflect back on our more stupid moments in life, wish we had done differently.