And intent.. is a big part (trying to discover that in trial) of - suitable punishment.

Yes, these were white-trash in the land of er frostbitten necks? with all the charm and lovable prankishness of a water moccasin (from yer present hangout).

They *meant* to humiliate, to intimidate and come as close as they could get away with ~'hangin a nigger' - guess what their Parents taught these scum, from the cradle (?)

6 mos. ain't excessive. Horse-whipping wouldn't teach either. Humiliate parents? - good thought but not in the program. 400 hours service in a leper colony would be about right.


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