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In October 2006 a K-12 principal in Minnesota resigned after some parents were upset that he used a firearm to shoot orphaned kittens on school property. He killed the kittens because their mother had been caught in a trap on school grounds set by the principal. He did not want the kittens to suffer so he shot the animals after school when there would be no risk to students. Several students and parents were at the school and heard the shot. The principal may be charged with felony possession of a firearm on school property and reckless discharge of a firearm, a misdemeanor. The principal has since resigned his position.

This is a very interesting news item. With the killing of kittens and their mother, on school property, by the principal, and while students and parents were near enough to hear the shot. So which issue stands out most? The animals deaths? This Principals choices?

Article from USA Today