[Cicero]

Probably he did deserve some punishment, if he aimed it at the kid's face, and if he is a bully as the article suggests. But it seems disproportionate to punish him more severely than professional muggers, thieves, and other urban criminals, who often receive suspended sentences for multiple offenses.

[Jack Black]

Agreed. This did not diserve a felony conviction. This boy will never be able to vote, be a lawyer, go shooting, get a variety of professional licenses. That's way too harsh.