Those who deal in wild animals need full penalty

To the editor:

In response to the article "Florida man pleads guilty to sale of protected leopards": Thank you for reporting on this horror story. I was not aware of it until I saw the article in the paper. If there is a petition or something that the public can do to see these people get what they deserve, please let me know. A one-year maximum sentence is not enough for any of them, and we all know they will probably only get one year of probation.

I am not wealthy and only of average intelligence, but I am sick of seeing people like this take away the beauty of the world and not being properly punished for it.

AMY DAY

Olive Branch, Ill.