17YO student jailed for missing too much school...

[ainoko_ironrose]

Yeah, you are reading that right, a 17yo girl was arrested and jailed for missing too much school. And here is the kicker...

SHE IS A FUCKING HONORS STUDENT WHO IS HOLDING DOWN TWO JOBS, RAISING A YOUNGER SIBLING AND PAYING FOR HER OLDER BROTHER'S COLLEGE!!!!!! What is wrong with our legal system nowadays?

http://www.kens5.com/home/Honor-student-placed-in-jail-for-tardiness-and-truancy-at-school-154055005.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/27/diane-tran-honors-student-jailed-texas-high-school-truancy_n_1549160.html