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There are some amazingly frightening, insane and deeply twisted people in this world. No, I am not referring to either the OP or "Kassie." More referring to people who, in response to this, think the following punishments are warranted:

1) Life-altering criminal record
2) Online harassment
3) Prison
4) ...and worse

Speaking as someone who is familiar with the pain that can be inflicted by having a criminal record for even a minor misdemeanor -- and how difficult it is to get your record "sealed" even if your case is outright dismissed -- you people are either deeply sadistic or have no idea what the punishments you're suggesting actually entail.

By the way, I note with continued interest after reading this entire thread that it looks an awful lot like this girl FOUND the phone and didn't STEAL it. That's a pretty freaking significant distinction that's being glossed over in your rush to condemn and punish a teenage girl.

She needs to learn that there is a consequence for every action. The more severe the action, the more severe the consequence.

I got into a little trouble when I was young, and I had to face the consequence.

The consequence is directly attributable to me turning my life around.

And by the way, I had my record sealed as soon as I turned 18 (local, state and federal). It wasn't any trouble at all.
 
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