Install software, become a felon
13 teenagers face felony charges by installing un-approved software on school supplied laptops.
This is just sad from every angle. Hopefully, since formal charges are still pending, a rampant endemic of common sense will break out and a more appropriate level of punishment will be declared.
I wouldn't be surprised if the vast majority of these 'felons' were also on the honor role.
This police department is saying that installing wireless network card drivers, IM software, and porn (teens w/ porn? shocking!) is of greater harm to the community than wreckless endangerment with a firearm or driving in excess of 25mph over the speed limit.