I agree we have some foolish laws on the books. What I want to ask is: do you feel that any cruelty to animal law is unjust/foolish? If not, where do you draw the line?
Torture, debilitating injury, life threatening injure purposely inflicted, these are felony abuse caliber crimes. Kicking, swatting, dragging, or hitting, is abuse but should result in a fine, strong admonishment, and loss of ownership. Felony convictions take liberties away for life the standard, even for an ass, should be to protect his constitutional rights over the dogs, always.