Pin the rap on the donkey
May 22, 2008
I’m no legal expert, but it seems to me the law has entered a new frontier across the border in Mexico. As if violent drug cartels weren’t enough, now the trusted burros of our southern neighbor have decided to kick up some dust – but not without some repercussions.
The violent offender, “Blacky,” was put in the slammer for biting and kicking two men, resulting in bites to the chest and a broken ankle for one of the men. The result of Blacky’s rampage: three days behind bars for the burro and more than 1,100 U.S. dollars in fines and restitution to be paid by the owner.
This story could be only be summed up by its priceless lead from the Associated Press:
“A Mexican donkey has been freed from jail after doing time for acting like a jackass.”
FRANCIS SMITH, Special Publications Assistant Editor
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