(08-07-2012, 08:39 PM)pugskjj Wrote: I understand people can make mistakes, and perhaps his was a mistake, but I still believe that in order to teach them to NOT make mistakes they should be prosecuted...even if it only ends in a fine (that is donated) or in community service (with pets). A person in a position of authority is expected to NOT make mistakes, especially in law enforcement. What if his mistake would have led to a person dying? (it has happened) is it still "just a mistake?"
As much as you might hate this fact, a dog is not a person in the eyes of most people. Even though animal rights and laws are getting more and more strict with people who mistreat animals, animals are still not on the same level as a human as of today. The cop can't be prosecuted as if a human suspect died in his car due to he did not turn on the air conditioning or opened the window. He probably couldn't even be fired. He might simply get a demotion, or won't get a promotion as easily in the future.
