[fdb345]

What a couple of morons.

I cant believe they've gone Not Guilty.

The state will sacrifice them to their gods.

An example will be made and these men will be severely punished on a much harder scale that what is deserved.

Its only a tree after all. It wasn't even documented until that silly Robin Hood movie.

[jemmyw]

> Its only a tree after all

It was bringing a lot more joy and happiness to the world for a lot more people than these idiots. But yeah, extreme punishment isn't bringing it back, and all the folks knowing it was them wot done it is surely punishment in itself. A fine and community service would be plenty.

[cal85]

It’s not about the tree, nor the joy and happiness it brought to many (as very few people knew of this tree, compared to how many are upset). I think what people really don’t like is the deliberate attempt to upset other people (even if it’s not them) for fun.

[Freak_NL]

The punishment, if they are found guilty, will likely be partly intended to act as a deterrent in addition to being punitive and compensative. I.e., a judge could find that setting an example is in the best interest of society, to deter other knuckleheads from vandalising monumental items.

[sorryimgreen]

They should both be made take a chainsaw to their shins and denied medical attention.