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Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.


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One Response to “Cattle rustling is punishable by hanging.”

Comment from Brandy
Time February 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm

If people knew how much these cattle are worth at a sale, it would not be called a stupid law. Cattle are selling for up to $2 a pound in some places. Do the math people.

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