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| Judge to Rule if 'Meowing' Is Harassment |
| 2006-08-24 |
| Hat tip:Lucianne.com Meow. A district judge has been asked to decide whether that word is a harmless taunt or grounds for misdemeanor harassment. Jeannette police charged a 14-year-old boy for "meowing" whenever he sees his neighbor, 78-year-old Alexandria Carasia. The boy's family and Carasia do not get along. The boy's mother said the family got rid of their cat after Carasia complained to police that it used her flower garden as a litter box. The boy testified Tuesday that he only meowed at the woman twice. Carasia testified, "Every time he sees me, he meows." The boy's defense attorney, David Martin Jr., argued that the charge should be dismissed. "This should never have been filed," Martin said. "This is not something that police should be wasting their time with or wasting the court's time." Jeannette District Judge Joseph DeMarchis decided to wait 90 days before ruling. DeMarchis said his decision will be based on how the boy and his neighbor get along in the meantime. |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #13 / / o o >o< . = |
| Posted by: 2b 2006-08-24 23:56 |
| #12 #11: How appropriate, I always knew you were a pussy! Cat. -M |
| Posted by: Manolo 2006-08-24 22:07 |
| #11 oooh. meeow! |
| Posted by: 2b 2006-08-24 21:13 |
| #10 I also think I see this a little differently! Shame on the parents for letting their animal roam lose, probably in violation of city ordinances. Shame on his parents for not having a little respect for the old gals property. Shame on the parents for not smacking his teeth lose for being an impudent little shit, and not having better manners towards the elderly. "Just cause someone is old, or this, or that, doesn't mean you should excuse bad behavior." Yes it is, particularly when it is provoked. Dealt much with the elderly on a direct basis have we? Let's see what your attitude is when you reach that age. "His parents are losers. " They sure are! But not for the reasons you cite here. Side Note: I'm a cat owner and have been for years, none of my animals are ever allowed to roam free, doing so is the mark of an irresponsible pet owner. However, free roaming cats in my neighborhood find themselves at the pound PDQ! |
| Posted by: Texas Redneck 2006-08-24 18:30 |
| #9 I think when you get past 77, you deserves some slack in the crotchity department. I completely agree, my now-confused grandfather in mind. |
| Posted by: anonymous5089 2006-08-24 13:40 |
| #8 I guess I'm a little sensitive cause I had a very nice neighbor who got old and crotchity as dementia kicked in. It's tough for everyone involved. I was just thinking of her. I think when you get past 77, you deserves some slack in the crotchity department. fact, the fact that the kid only meows at her shows that he is a pretty smart youngster. I actually agree with you here. It's actually pretty funny. His parents are losers. They got rid of his cat just cause it pooped in a flower box and they were too wimpy to stand up for him - his options were limited - poor kid. |
| Posted by: 2b 2006-08-24 13:35 |
| #7 "And shame on the parents for raising a little brat who meows at the crotchity old neighbor." Meh. Having had a few unreasonable elderly neighbors, I have some experience in this area. Just cause someone is old, or this, or that, doesn't mean you should excuse bad behavior. Even more so, because the elderly should know the consequences of their actions. When I was a kid, and if I had found out that a neighbor had something to do with me no longer having my pet, I can guarantee something would have happened involving sugar, a gas tank, a bb gun and some windows. Of course, times have changed. As an adult today, every time I saw that person, i'd say in clear, measured and calm tones, "fuck you for making me get rid of my cat." A little mewing at her is very minor, and is much better than she deserves for being such a jerk. In fact, the fact that the kid only meows at her shows that he is a pretty smart youngster. What she deserves is the face to face ridicule of the whole community. Then maybe she'd stop being a such a jerk. |
| Posted by: Mark E. 2006-08-24 13:17 |
| #6 I don't know. I see this story a bit differently. Shame on the parents for getting rid of the family cat just cause the neighbor was complaining. How about standing up for your kid in a cirucmstance that warranted it? And shame on the parents for raising a little brat who meows at the crotchity old neighbor. It's not a big deal - but she's an old lady who is obviously beginning to lose it. How about a little compassion for the elderly. I hope when I old and getting senile - my neighbors will cut me some slack. I think the parents of the kid are weak and wimpy. Show some spine and class and the court won't need to get involved. |
| Posted by: 2b 2006-08-24 13:02 |
| #5 Even a twelve year old has first amendment rights. However, you can't meow in a crowded kennel. |
| Posted by: wxjames 2006-08-24 12:11 |
| #4 Message for the litigious old biddy: MEOW! |
| Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-08-24 09:44 |
| #3 Everytime the boy meowed she should have flip him off and the they could of got on with the day. |
| Posted by: djohn66 2006-08-24 09:23 |
| #2 A 90 day cooling off period seems reasonable to me as it's best for people to work things out themselves, if they can. Howevermuch the 78-year-old woman is acting like a moonbat, who among us would slap her down before before other options are tried. She's 78. It's cases like this that make me believe that it's possible to live too long. |
| Posted by: Randy (Duke) Cunningham 2006-08-24 05:13 |
| #1 Someone please tell judge DeMarchis to go bark at the moon. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-08-24 02:18 |