damn the muse

Since when are violent stick figure drawings by children considered federal crimes? Kids really can't vent anymore in any artistic way without being considered a terrorist or a danger to society. These kids were probably just kidding around and probably deserved a slap on the hand or detention. This is isn't to say that there isn't some deeper problem lying underneath, but seriously, is jail the way to go? Yes, let's traumatize these children by making them believe their criminals for expressing their feelings just being kids.

Update: Apparently these kids were special ed students. Via Wizbang.