What is taking responsibility? Do they have an option to pay for the carpet and have the case dropped? It seems that it would be ideal to see the property damage resolved between the Archdiocese and the individuals, leaving the state out of it, if that is an option.
My sentiments exactly, if that is an option. But if every time a "criminal" act if committed, and restitution is made, should charges be dropped? I know I'm comparing apples and oranges here, but if I a rob a bank, simply by going in yelling and scaring people, no weapon involved, but am caught and give all the money back why should I be charged with a crime? Laws are writte to be a deterrent, and if they are broken, there are consequences. If these 6 individuals are/were smart, they should have looked into what is and is not legal. Maybe it's my overactive eye for detail, but in one photo it looks to me like a couple of the girls were trying to wipe up some of the "fake" blood off of the carpet. No law against spraying yourself with fake blood. And if that is the case, then yes, they are guilty of damaging property. Another wild comparison, I mark on the side of your house with a small black marker, while someone else uses a can of spray paint. Who is more guilty? If we're both caught we're both guilty. But neither of us shouldn't have been marking on your house anyway.
Re: Re: TODAY: Vigil to End the War and Drop the Charges!
27 Mar 2008
Date Edited: 27 Mar 2008 11:28:02 AM
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Re: Re: Re: TODAY: Vigil to End the War and Drop the Charges!
27 Mar 2008