It was not a kid being a kid. It was a jerk trying to get something, i.e. an invite to be on a TV show ("Wipeout"). He was doing this for financial gain. Subsequent investigation and review of his own comments prove this was a well-planned and deliberate act, definitely not the act of a drunken college student in a moment of weakness.
Furthermore, his actions jeopardized the security personnel who put their own physical well-being in danger trying to apprehend him. Any one of them could have had a heart attack or suffered sprains or broken appendages in the tussle.
Finally, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I submit to you that not adequately punishing this felon for his behavior will only encourage similar anti-social behavior by others who see him get all rewards and no punishment. Our system of morality and our sense of proper behavior and manners DEMAND this perp receive the maximum punishment permitted by statute.
