Friday, March 4, 2022

Bain Kills Buddy's Bill

State Representative Nick Bain apparently has no problem with kids setting dogs on fire.  The House Judiciary "B" Committee Chairman refused to bring up SB #2261 for a vote before the March 1 committee deadline. 

 A 12 year-old child intentionally set a dog named Buddy on fire last year.  The obviously disturbed child escaped prosecution because he was a minor.  State Senator Angela Hill tried to fix that problem with SB #2261.  The bill stated: 

(c)  The youth court shall order that a child adjudicated delinquent receives a psychiatric evaluation and counseling or treatment for a length of time as prescribed by the youth court.  The cost of any evaluation, counseling and treatment shall be paid by the offender's parent or guardian, or by the state if the offender is a ward of the state, upon order of the youth court, up to a maximum amount that is no more than the jurisdictional limit of the sentencing court.  The youth court shall hold the offender's parent or guardian in contempt under Section 43-21-509 if the parent or guardian willfully does not follow the recommended treatment for the offender. Text of bill.

The bill unanimously passed the Senate.  Unfortunately, the bill never saw the light of day in Bain's committee.  State Senator Hill said she tried to contact the State Representative in the days leading up to the deadline but he would not return her calls or texts.  


 The State Senator said she will try again next year.  

Kingfish note: Some may think posting a picture of Luke Woodham next to the esteemed State Representative, a pillar of morality in his community, is more than a bit harsh.  Is it really?  Torturing animals is all too often the gateway to more barbaric crimes.  The bill was a step in getting kids such as the one who burned Buddy from becoming a Luke Woodham. 

A barely 16 year-old Luke Woodham tortured his dog to death as he beat her, poured lighter fluid down her throat, and set her on fire to "harden" himself before he killed his mother and schoolmates.  Don't take my word for it.  Read the excerpt from his diary posted below.

 

On Saturday of last week, I made my first kill. The date was April 12, 1997 about 4:30 p.m. The victim was a loved one. My dear dog Sparkle. Me and an accomplice had been beating the bitch for a while and last Tuesday I took a day off from school just because I didn't want to go. My friend came over and we beat the dog. In the process of doing so we hurt her leg. Later in the week, about Thursday, I'd say, my brother said she was limping. He suggested we take the dog to the vet, but I talked him out of it saying that she probably stepped on something hard, that she would be O.K. in a day or two. Saturday my brother brings up the vet again but said he didn't have the time to do it today but he would do it next week. I was afraid the vet would notice all of the bruises on the dog and I would get in trouble. So I called my accomplice and he came over at 2:00. We beat the dog, tied her up in a plastic garbage bag, put that bag in another bag ...We put the subdued little pooch in an old book bag and went to some woods. When we got out to the woods I took a billy club.... I ... handed it to my accomplice. He ran and hit the bagged dog with it. I will never forget the howl she made. it sounded almost human. We laughed and hit her hard. I picked up the book bag, which was now soaked in her blood, and drug her across the ground dropped into the woods. A hole developed in the bag and the dog stuck her head out, fully engulfed in flames. We put more on her, and more and more, and more. She got out and tried to run. I took the night stick and hit her in the shoulder, spine and neck. I'll never forget the sound of her bones breaking ... We set her on fire again, the foolish dog opened her mouth & we sprayed fluid down her throat, her whole neck caught on fire, inside & out. Finally, the fire went out and she was making a gurgling noise. I silenced the noise with the club again. I hit her so hard the crusted burnt scar on her shoulder fell of(f). I hit her so hard I knocked the fur off her neck.... Then we put her in the burned bag and chunked her in a nearby pond. We watched the bag sink. It was true beauty.

 If the neighbor reported what Woodham did to his dog, at worst he would have been guilty of a misdemeanor if he was an adult.  Such a crime would be a felony today if committed by an adult.  Unfortunately, requiring a psychiatric evaluation for the Luke Woodhams of Mississippi was too much for State Representative Bain since he killed the bill and that, my friends, is the bottom line. 


53 comments:

Anonymous said...

The people in his district need to vote him out. It makes one wonder what other types of beatings he feels isn't criminal behavior.

Anonymous said...

A fund should immediately be set up to pay for multiple mail outs to inform everyone in this jerk’s district about this. Sincerely doubt this creep will be re-elected. Good riddance nick. Don’t ever step foot in the capital again.

Anonymous said...

LOL @ Kingfish
I know how much you loved Game of Thrones but you better not watch the Netflix movie Against the Ice because you might have a stroke when you see how the sled dogs are treated in a survival situation.

It is a very good movie though.

Anonymous said...

I bet he’s a cat person.
And you know what they say about grown men with cats!

Anonymous said...

Bain is just another power-drunk smart-ass who enjoys throwing his "influence" around. No different than 90% of the other jerks waddling and strutting around the capitol building. No humility.

Anonymous said...

He was instructed by House leadership to let it die, simply because the Senate had not passed Gunn’s tax bill. Same fate as senate teacher pay bill, ARPA funds, and others. Gunn said publicly that he would kill everything unless he got his way on the tax bill.
Pop some popcorn, pour a nice single malt, and watch how this plays out.

Anonymous said...

Nick Bain is a good guy. Y'all literally don't know the man... Just because you disagree with a policy decision of his doesn't mean you can cast judgement about who he is as a person.

Anonymous said...

Rep. Bain "grew up on a farm." - from Twitter feed. He will not champion any animal cruelty legislation for the same reason Farm Bureau does not.

Anonymous said...

@11:27am Sounds about right. Appreciate the insight.

Anonymous said...

Bain switched parties from Democratic to Republican on March 1, 2019. Bain said the change was so he could be more involved in the legislature. "I’m tired of sitting on the sidelines. I’m ready to be part of the policy-making in Mississippi," he said.[1]

Anonymous said...

What do they say about men with cats?
I am a man and I have three cats!

Anonymous said...

This lightweight is not allowed to make decisions on his own. His guidance comes from the republican leadership above. And it doesn't have anything to do with a tax bill (that presumption is laughable).

LoMo said...

I wonder what the underlying reason is for his opposition - obviously a rep doesn't oppose an animal cruelty bill because he's cool with setting pets on fire (that wouldn't be the stated reason, at least.) If I remember correctly I think the arguments awhile back against criminalizing cockfighting in Louisiana and dogfighting in Mississippi were based on (alleged, potential) overreach. Anyway, in regards to this bill, I would guess that, like most things, there is a financial reason behind his opposition. Any ideas, without having to look through his donor list?

Anonymous said...

Interesting because Bain’s wife is a teacher snd cheer sponsor in Corinth. Both of them have been power hungry since graduating from college. They would step all over anyone that questions anything that they do. So here I am, questioning! Why listen to the powers that be about killing this bill? Step up and be your own man, Bain! Everyone in the state would be behind you! We will all make sure it is known that you sold out the people’s wishes to appease the brass above you. You are worthless.

Anonymous said...

11:27, Thanks for the insight.

It seems the one question seldom asked is "What is the right thing to do here?" Instead, it always seems to be "What will I get out of it?"

I'm sick of the never-ending power plays by those who are supposed to be representing the public. Megalomania seems to run rampant with our elected leaders. Screw you, Phillip Anthony Gunn.

LoMo said...

Just saw @11:27 AM. Also, @11:37 AM - I do vaguely remember Farm Bureau being opposed to prior animal cruelty bills, but I don't remember why.

Frank Griffin said...

Consider Bain's hairstyle: the Fraternity Flop. It's a sure sign that he is a case of arrested development. Combovers are bad enough, but nothing is worse than combing your hair over your forehead, not even a mullet.

Anonymous said...

@12:30
Please post a link to your picture so we can anonymously judge your hairstyle snd appearance.
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

12:07 PM Here's the link.

https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2016/02/20/pet-cruelty-protest-targets-mississippi-farm-bureau/80548728/

Anonymous said...


Jacob Threadgill The Clarion-Ledger
Feb 20, 2016

Karen Craft, of the Simpson County group Save Our Strays said the 2011 legislation originally mirrored much of what SB2174 proposes. A similar bill filled last year stalled in committee, which heard comments from a Farm Bureau lobbyist.


“(The Farm Bureau) is preaching that it is a slippery slope, that before you know it they’re going to becoming after commercial, agriculture and famers, but this has nothing to with pigs, goats and cows,” Craft said. It is already a felony to abuse farm animals on first offense in Mississippi.

The Farm Bureau would not answer questions on its position when reached by The Clarion-Ledger on Wednesday but provided a statement: “The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is adamantly opposed to the cruelty, abuse, or mistreatment of any animal. … Farm Bureau would like to see the current law enforced to its fullest extent before adding additional laws.”

Anonymous said...

We need to let animal torturers roam free so we can save tax dollars.

Anonymous said...

March 4, 2022 at 12:07 PM I do vaguely remember Farm Bureau being opposed to prior animal cruelty bills, but I don't remember why.

Due to the power of Farm Bureau and people like our current cowboy Ag Commish and former legislator, who suck up to them. The bill was worded, watered down and reworded and watered and worded again to try to help these idiots understand that a farm animal (i.e. bull, jackass...) and a domestic pet (i.e. cat, dog...) are two different things.
Though, in my opinion, a farm animal is just as deserving to be treated well.

Side note: men with cats are very secure with themselves and manly.

Anonymous said...

Men who are obsessed with dogs are a huge turn off for me, but to each their own.

Bring on the sexy cat dads.

Anonymous said...

He looks the part...

Anonymous said...

If and when Woodham gets out, hes mine.

Anonymous said...

The one's commenting on his hair, well, they are spot on.

Anonymous said...

Well ? Just look at the crossed eyed pos. And when this kid does it again OR WORSE then it is on this terd. Such a punchable face.

Anonymous said...

!;46. How you feel about one who has and loves both?

Anonymous said...

Of course burning animals is disgusting. But then you animal lovers start making laws and next thing you know you get 6 years in the slammer for shooting feral cats during an infestation.

Anonymous said...

2:10 have you missed a few points here? You don't shoot or burn animals. If you do, you're sick and a danger to society.

Anonymous said...

“Some may think posting a picture of Luke Woodham next to the esteemed State Representative, a pillar of morality in his community, is more than a bit harsh.”

Nope. Not at all. Keep it up!

If someone creates a fund for mailers in this politician’s district, I’ll donate without hesitation.

Anonymous said...

March 4, 2022 at 11:27 AM...YEP!!

March 4, 2022 at 11:53 AM...This is how Gunn operates - straight out of his playbook!

Anonymous said...

11:37 the very reason I dropped Farm Bureau!! They fight animal cruelty laws every year! I wish more individuals would pay attention to those who oppose animal cruelty laws. I’m

Anonymous said...

Wow, the look of a future serial killer.

Anonymous said...

Ya'll should get used to his "look".... that's the future of America's leadership.

Anonymous said...

" Consider Bain's hairstyle: the Fraternity Flop. It's a sure sign that he is a case of arrested development.


That was my third thought.

My first thought was how could anyone be against a bill about setting pets on fire.

The second thought was about his bizarre grin.

My third thought was why would a thirty-something man try to hang on to his college (hair-do).

And yes ... it does indeed seem plausible that Gunn has his thumb on Bain and many others.

Gunn is gearing up to run against Tater in the Republican primary.
(but that's off topic).

Anonymous said...

Toe the line or nothing your district needs will get passed. That sums up much, but not all, of what is wrong in the Mississippi legislature.

Gunn, you suck.

Anonymous said...

@3:09 PM
What is the ratio to people killing animals to people killing people?
The answer will provide better understanding as to why Kingfish doesn't have what it takes to be a journalist.

Heddy-Dale Matthias, MD said...

When I saw this posted on Facebook, I immediately called or sent emails to the representatives on this committee, including Mr. Bain, who did not (yet) respond.

The "slippery slope" adage does not apply here, the Farm Bureau notwithstanding.

I would be interested in knowing this child's name, and following his psychological development. To date, I believe his name has never been made public.

I suspect we'll be hearing about him in the future.

Anonymous said...

Farm Bureau has used their clout to oppose animal cruelty laws for years. Paul Gallo and JT regularly used their radio shows on Supertalk to denounce any type of proposed laws.

Anonymous said...

Michael Lane Campbell was arrested and charged as an adult on Friday, two months after Gaines Coker burned to death at a property in Coldwater, Mississippi.

Anonymous said...

I love Cats!

Anonymous said...

March 4, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Is just mad cause conjugal visits ended at Parchman....

Anonymous said...

5:12
It seems more likely to me that Hosemann is gearing up to try and primary Gov. Reeves.
At his age, this would be his last chance to get elected to the spot he has been working toward for many years.
Typical politician, his "awe, shucks" routine notwithstanding.

Anonymous said...

Is he a future Jeffrey Dahmer? Speaking of Jeffrey, he was having lunch with his mom, who commented that she didn't like Jeffrey's friends. Jeffrey suggested that she try the salad.

Anonymous said...

Invite Mr. Bain onto The Jambalaya to “splain” his position on dog-beatings and fraternity flops.

Anonymous said...

Woodham killed his dog and mother before shooting up the school, as I recall.

And while we're handing out trophies, don't forget to congratulate both orange-tie Joel Bomgard, rep from Madison and the female Blackmon, lawyer-senator from Canton for twice opposing increased penalties for animal cruelty two years ago. The bill became law but never forget their opposition.

Nevertheless - I don't want any of the legislative folks, with whom I'm familiar, making the decision to require my family member to attend psychiatric sessions. Next thing you know they'll be requiring other forms of medical treatment....Like shots.

Anonymous said...

12:06pm Totally agree. It has become a "what's in it for me" mindset and all are guilty probably. I don't understand why anyone would not push a bill like this through other than self-serving reasons. Seems doing the right thing is not a requirement of one who wants to run and be elected to serve his or her community. It's disheartening and disgusting.

Anonymous said...

The headshot is cringeworthy.

Anonymous said...

Kingfish, if you will do some research you will find Bain was secretively going behind his fellow legislators in his area to create his own judicial district for his friends in Corinth. It got pretty heated when the other legislators found out. It got heated on the house floor and King Gunn had to admonish some people who were calling it like it was.

Anonymous said...

Word is some other law makers will revive this bill. They agree that Bain was wrong.

I wonder what Bain’s kids think about him letting dog-killers walk freely?

Anonymous said...

Time for an update? (A: Yes.)

Anonymous said...

Still waiting. I’m no fan of Nick Bain, but you led the charge against him. Now be a man and give credit where it’s due.


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