Sooooo... "Speed limits cause speeding"?
I don't think so.

Indeed. In the bigger picture of things, this type of fraud (food stamp related fraud) actually has a relatively minor impact. I don't approve of it of course, it's just there are much worse things going on.

Ah, but speaking of benefit fraud, here's a bigger fish for our inept government to chase:

"Sen. Sessions Brings Child Tax Credit Loophole to Senate Floor" https://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/may-16-20...

The essence of this revision to existing Federal tax code, would require anyone claiming the child tax credit, to be issued a legit SSN -- and not allow the use of parents holding an ITIN.

Hey, he's a US Senator -- translation: "Lower Your Expectations".

Here is his NumbersUSA Grade just incidentally: https://www.numbersusa.com/content/my/congress/66...

Don't deny these fine individuals their 15 minutes of fame and glory!

http://www.mcso.us/PAID/BookingDetail.aspx?ID=+W3...
http://www.mcso.us/PAID/BookingDetail.aspx?ID=/wU...
http://www.mcso.us/PAID/BookingDetail.aspx?ID=Gvy...

Yup, good point.

Another method that works is to surround the base of more important plants with sand -- particularly, sharp/angular sand (not rounded 'river' type rock) or something similar. I get 'lava rock' and crush it down to about 1/8"-1/4" and then surround my green leafy plants at the base. No poison is required and only a rare brave slug will make it over that sort of obstacle to munch your young tender plants. Also, another caution about most slug bait: you should avoid using it around edible plants as some types of chemicals in the consumer products will be absorbed into many vegetable/fruit plants. You can always police for the slimy critters 'manually' -- go out right before dark and look for them! Salt them or just pick them up and fling them away. Also, during and after a good rainfall is another good time to go chase slugs. Happy hunting.

Way to go Larry!
Hopefully, your example motivates others to act selflessly to help strangers in need as well.
Kudos to Tri-Met for taking the correct position on his actions.

"I got six sisters. I got daughters, sons, and my wife. If this happened to her, I would hope somebody would help them," he said.
Yup, good man. Ten-Hut!

"the thing that really chaps my hide is the response from the parents that tries to pass the blame onto the school. What about the parent's responsibility to teach the children right from wrong?"

Yup. Very characteristic of the way people from the 2nd and 3rd world think. "It's all about me, and what I can do for myself" and not about personal accountability, shared responsibility, civic duty, etc. As an example, *some* wanted criminals here, when facing imminent apprehension by LE, will throw up their hands and say, 'ok, you got me' and go along peacefully. Many of newcomers still believe they can 'get away' if they fight or elude LE long enough, strong enough, etc. -- it's a subtle, but deeply ingrained difference as to how different cultures view civic order and law enforcement in general.

The boys are being charged with one count of arson and six counts of reckless endangering.

Arson [in both the first and second degree], in Oregon, are a felony (as in most other states).

When convicted, they will rightly earn the label or title of 'Felon' -- from there, it's just a matter of degree.

Source and more explanation:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/164.html

ARSON AND RELATED OFFENSES

164.315 Arson in the second degree. (1) A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree if:
(a) By starting a fire or causing an explosion, the person intentionally damages:
(A) Any building of another that is not protected property; or
(B) Any property of another and the damages to the property exceed $750; or
(b) By knowingly engaging in the manufacture of methamphetamine, the person causes fire or causes an explosion that damages property described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2) Arson in the second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §143; 2001 c.432 §1; 2005 c.706 §3]

164.320 [Amended by 1959 c.77 §1; repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]

164.325 Arson in the first degree. (1) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree if:
(a) By starting a fire or causing an explosion, the person intentionally damages:
(A) Protected property of another;
(B) Any property, whether the property of the person or the property of another person, and such act recklessly places another person in danger of physical injury or protected property of another in danger of damage; or
(C) Any property, whether the property of the person or the property of another person, and recklessly causes serious physical injury to a firefighter or peace officer acting in the line of duty relating to the fire; or
(b) By knowingly engaging in the manufacture of methamphetamine, the person causes fire or causes an explosion that damages property described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2) Arson in the first degree is a Class A felony. [1971 c.743 §144; 1991 c.946 §1; 2005 c.706 §4]

164.330 [Repealed by 1971 c.743 §432]

Solalinde has become widely known in Mexico for publicly denouncing corruption and abuse of mainly Central American migrants who cross into Mexico seeking to reach the United States.

Oh, there's no irony here folks, move along please. Move along.