"The fact that what this guy did is a crime, however, is absurd!"
The fact that you post on this forum is an offense to Freepers.
Mini-14 Why don't you try engaging the person in a discussion of the matter instead of hurling insults? You might have better success in influencing people. Of course there are a few I've run into that aren't interested in having a discussion once they run out of answers, but RobRoy doesn't bear those hallmarks.
FYI I am not opposed to animal torture being a crime. But with a reasonable penalty not consisting of more than corporal punishment and/or fine. But of course corporal punishment is considered cruel and unusual nowadays...