The problem itself is the law. Most ppl just get a slap on the wrist for crimes against animals. Maybe they'll get some jail time, but the basic problem is that animal abuse is not recognized in the same breath as other crimes against humanity. Till they understand the basic principle that hurting animals is a major precursor to crimes against people, nothing will change.
If you start scaring the shit out of ppl from attacking helpless animals, I'm pretty sure you'll see a major drop in violent crimes.
If you start scaring the shit out of ppl from attacking helpless animals, I'm pretty sure you'll see a major drop in violent crimes.