Dear      :

I write to respectfully request that you [impose/seek] the maximum penalty against [name], who allegedly [act committed].

I understand that [brief description of the alleged crime].

As you may know, social scientists and law enforcement officials have identified animal abuse as a symptom of emotional illness and a precursor to violent crimes against human beings.

As a society, we must call a halt to the acceptance of cruelty to animals and enforce a policy of harsh punishment for these crimes. To allow individuals guilty of perpetrating such cruel acts to go unpunished or not sufficiently punished would be to sanction these horrific crimes and would permit them to go on to commit serious and violent crimes against humans.

I request that the harshest penalty be imposed against [name], including the maximum jail sentence. In addition, I strongly suggest that [he/she/they] receive mandatory psychological counseling and be prohibited from ever owning or harboring animals.

Please send a strong message to the community that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated by a civilized society by seeking the maximum penalty.

Thank you for your valuable time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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