That's a fair point and definitely one I can't argue with. Some of the people who enable these individuals are just as much of a problem even if they don't actively engage in the behavior. Earlier this year, a young girl microwaved a turtle and the mother of course defended her and downplayed the situation. So you're right, maybe reaching out to these people can help prevent these scenarios. Law enforcement agencies are also cracking down on what constitutes cruelty and abuse and I think the added threat of fines/incarceration will help cut down on these heinous incidents.