Ben Siegel Troubles

Alan, you're as far off base as the person who compared him throwing around a beardie to Global Exotics starving hundreds of animals to death. I don't even know how you drew that line, but educate yourself before you start saying that because someone had some violent incidents that they're going to be the next mass murderer. That's ignorant and destructive.

James, I mentioned global exotics in a completely different context than you are suggesting here. My point was that USGE was shut down on a CHARGE, not a CONVICTION. That is not the same as comparing Ben's behavior to USGE starving thousands of animals! And to add to my point about that, the state of his store has less to do with whether or not he is shut down than an animal cruelty charge, so yes, my point is a valid one.

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Originally Posted by rosebud945

James, I mentioned global exotics in a completely different context than you are suggesting here. My point was that USGE was shut down on a CHARGE, not a CONVICTION. That is not the same as comparing Ben's behavior to USGE starving thousands of animals! And to add to my point about that, the state of his store has less to do with whether or not he is shut down than an animal cruelty charge, so yes, my point is a valid one.

USGE was shut down because of the hundreds of animals found to be abused in their care, not because of a singular charge.

There has been no evidence of abuse animals in Ben's facility aside from the alleged incident with the bearded dragon.

Thanks, Diem.

Originally Posted by ShadowAceD

Ben's mental issues are not an excuse, they are the reason, it is that simple. Until he is properly treated, until there is a system he can be placed in (state or family wise) then this will continue beyond his control.

If you watch the updated story w/ video, the judge revoked Ben's bond on the October, 2014 battery charge and he's being held w/o bond on that charge and the new ones. So hopefully has figured out that something just ain't right, and a psych eval with appropriate treatment and/or state commitment are in the works.

Do you have a link Melinda?

This is why I asked about the store. He is not allowed to have any reptiles in his possession, so what does that mean for the store? I don't think it is as simple as the condition of the store. I am not judging, just curious about what Florida will do regarding the store now that they have charged him.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...105-story.html

Originally Posted by rosebud945

One thing that I know about bipolar disorder is that one problematic component of it is delusional behavior, and one of the biggest delusions is that they don't need meds. They will get on meds voluntarily to feel better during moments of rational self reflection or are forced to, but then they will often stop taking the meds either because they decide that they don't really need them (denial) or because the meds make them feel bad.

This is true.

In the case of my aunt, she will take her medications till she feels better and then stops. She doesn't seem to comprehend that it's the medication that's making her feel better.


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Originally Posted by rosebud945

Do you have a link Melinda?

See post #11 at the top of page 2 of this thread - NBC has been updating the story.