If the prosecution asked for a punishment that is congruent with what damage that dry-ice prankster actually caused it would be a step forward. Politicians (I

If the prosecution asked for a punishment that is congruent with what damage that dry-ice prankster actually caused it would be a step forward. Politicians (I include elected officials such as the district attorney) do have to put up with public opinion, but they are also in a position to nudge it this way and that.