I read the news articles and I can't believe that the girls are getting off so lightly. Animal cruelty should be a felony everywhere, punishable by at least five years in prison. I say that because there is such a strong link between serial killers and their taking part or witnessing animal cruelty. Having said that, I wonder what example was set before those girls to cause them to want to torture and kill defenseless animals. They are 13 years old. They should know better.