tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post2554503618844785907..comments2023-09-21T10:44:10.199-04:00Comments on One Bark at a Time: Mark Holland and animal cruelty lawFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243247582677457166noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-18144527133163099432009-04-16T20:58:00.000-04:002009-04-16T20:58:00.000-04:00The story of Daisy Duke ripped me up when I first ...The story of Daisy Duke ripped me up when I first heard about it. It was a landmark case and Mark Holland referred to it in his arguments for C-373. Reading the entries, one after another, yesterday gave me nightmares (holy brickbats, Batman, you know how to Make A Point!), but what is even more chilling is the attitude of these kids and their families. Thank you, dogmelissa, for the insight into the court case. I'm saddened but not surprised at all at the family's behaviour. There's something wrong with all of them, from the perspective of those of us who read this blog, and many in Didsbury have to have felt the same way.<br /><br />I'm guessing that post was not easy for you to write, Fred, and the court case must have made you ill, dogmelissa. <br /><br />I'd like to know (and yet I scroll really fast past all of Fred's press citations) why that useless punk got 30 days to be served on weekends. Even under our gutless Bill C-203, the penalty could have been higher. Then what did they convict him of? The kid made a stupid mistake because he was scared, is that it?<br /><br />Seems to me that he was as stupid as Stephanie Rengel's killers, if any of you follow that morbid little story of hormones gone bad.<br /><br />Anyway, in addition to Facebook, I believe that the following blog site is also Paula's and well worth a visit:<br /><br />http://stopanimalcrueltyincanada.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-84030517321243733902009-04-16T14:43:00.000-04:002009-04-16T14:43:00.000-04:00This is a letter I wrote to the Crown regarding Da...This is a letter I wrote to the Crown regarding Daisy years ago. I bashed it off in a fit of rage and anger. Nothing came of it..what else is new?<br /><br /><I>Dear Sir or Madam:<br /><br />Didsbury Case of Cruelty<br /><br />I am writing you with respect to the above case to express my hope that when prosecuting the two individuals charged in this matter, you will seek the maximum penalty available under the current laws. By this I mean the maximum period of incarceration plus the maximum fine.<br /><br />This is a case that screams for punishment by incarceration. As I am sure you are well aware, there are many case studies linking animal abuse with later physical and sexual abuse directed towards humans. What you have here is the possibility of two psychopaths and/or sociopaths in the making. I am sure that this is just the first step in what will probably turn out to be a less than stellar life for both of them.<br /><br />How soon before this little foray into sadistic torture loses its excitement and they go on to "bigger and better" things. And then, will we sit there and feign surprise that they turned out this way when indicators of such future behaviour were manifested in this case. Once again are we going to fail to protect the segments of society that are least able to defend themselves? What they did to Daisy Duke was cowardly and out of the realm of any kind of empathetic or compassionate behaviour. They are such cowards that they tied Daisy Duke up so she could not possibly defend herself. These two are despicable creatures who preyed on the weak and the trusting. When we take animals into our homes as pets, we are responsible for their safety and well-being. Their repugnant betrayal of that trust deserves the maximum punishment.<br /> <br />For far too long, we have overlooked cruelty to animals as we see them inferior to humans. Their suffering is just as genuine and painful as ours. We have excused the behaviours of the ilk of Haskett and his unnamed friend and then appear surprised when they escalate their violent behaviours until they do great harm or deal death to a child or some other defenceless human.<br /><br />As for the 17-year old protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the law should be changed to reveal his identity so he is forced to stand up and take accountability for his actions. I hope that the "Justice" in the act refers to justice for Daisy Duke. <br /><br />As I understand Haskett is also charged with obstructing police.. I trust that as the representative of the people, you will also seek the maximum penalty under that charge. <br /><br />It is also my hope that this trial is conducted before a jury so that the opinion of the community of Didsbury may be expressed.<br /><br />We need to know that our speaking out on behalf of Daisy Duke will result in some justice for her. We are constantly being urged to be proactive citizens. If our entreaties yet again go unheeded is it any wonder we all soon reach the point of apathy. If these two are allowed to hide behind some lame excuse, is it any wonder that we lose our faith in the judicial process.<br /><br />Yours truly,</I>Joannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-57119915306530795852009-04-16T12:37:00.000-04:002009-04-16T12:37:00.000-04:00Fred,
Thank you for this. I was one of only 2 peo...Fred, <br />Thank you for this. I was one of only 2 people who followed the Haskett case in full detail (as in, myself and only one other person were in attendance at every court date from start to finish). The media missed (or omitted) many details which I won't get into, but let's just say that not only did the two brutally murder a dog, but they showed zero remorse for it and were actually even proud of themselves for it. On the day of Haskett's sentencing, his family was in attendance (mother, her boyfriend, his little brother, his grandparents) and they were laughing while waiting for the judge to decide what to do. If the judge had seen what we saw in that court room, I can't imagine that he would have only sentenced him to 30 days on weekends. The whole thing made me sick and still does, especially since Haskett broke his curfew weekly since it was handed to him and is now done his jail time and back to his 'normal' life. <br />Thank you for your thorough explanation of the 2 laws - I only wish that animal cruelty would get some importance in the parliament and not get pushed back for things like gay marriage and whether or not the MPs should give themselves raises. <br />- MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067954870176273806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-15945702052659668852009-04-16T10:08:00.000-04:002009-04-16T10:08:00.000-04:00Paula James, thanks for the link. I'll put it up i...Paula James, thanks for the link. I'll put it up in the main post.<br /><br />Michelle, good on you for starting a blog about Dinglehopper. I look forward to reading about his adventures.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243247582677457166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-62574550780747838542009-04-16T00:34:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:34:00.000-04:00*sigh* Oh how the Animal Welfare laws let people g...*sigh* Oh how the Animal Welfare laws let people get off easy *sigh*<br /><br />If you're interested I started a 'Dinglehopper' blog: <br />http://dinglehopperthepomeranian.blogspot.com/Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284259122300383731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-61904188049727750812009-04-16T00:01:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:01:00.000-04:00Excellent article! Thanx for that great resource a...Excellent article! Thanx for that great resource and helping to spread awareness! For more ways to help w letters, petition, rally's, etc please go to.. Stop Animal Cruelty in Canada with effective legislation http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2559701041 and keep up the great work!!Paula Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492255858171331632.post-80365852617999835972009-04-15T16:27:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:27:00.000-04:00Fred, you really did your homework on this one!
...Fred, you really did your homework on this one! <br /><br />I couldn't read through all of the recounting of the Daisy Duke stories. Somewhere along the line, I noticed that the kid got 30 days to be served on weekends. <br /><br />Yes, thank you, Senator Bryden, for that useless time-waster. <br /><br />Now let's get Mark Holland's bill going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com