Two wrongs don't make a right. The father should have declared the animal before leaving the airport and his children on that plane. I feel for the child, but the grown ups around her didn't do their part.
Now, I've got to be the Scrooge on this part. Isn't it a Federal law that a turtle has to be 4 inches long before it can be owned as a pet? I'm pretty sure, the turtle was illegal for the girl to have in her possession.
The airline as well has violated the Federal law too. They transported the animal without proper authority and are in volation of interstate shipping of a turtle less than 4 inches.
The airline employee that took the turtle home also violated this same law.
So, basically, bacause of a 2 inch turtle, a corporation can be fined big money, and at least 3 people also face some kind of fine.
I hope it doesn't come to this, but if PETA gets involved, I'm sure the Feds will make an example of all concerned due to PETA's involvement.
Jim Smith
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