Was his punishment severe enough for stealing grave markers from veterans graves?

If this guy was trying to feed, clothe or house his family, maybe this would be enough. This theif however, is selfishly supporting his drug habit at the expense of the veterans, tax payers and family members of the fallen.

He should spend more time in jail to clense himself of the drugs and then spend some community service working for veterans so that maybe he can learn a skill other than drugs.

Should have added that before he presents himself for his weekend visits to jail, he need to pay a visit to 5 of the families until all families have been begged forgiveness from (in which the family chooses the penance)

While the Veteran side of me wants to see him serve more time for the disrespect shown to our fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms, the civilian side of me sort of understands why the punishment was what it is.

There are some questions we must consider before passing judgment. Was this the first time this guy was involved (or caught) stealing things? Was there some sort of deal worked out to allow him to only serve on the weekends and to pay the $17,000 fine?

While most of us will be upset seeing that he targeted the bronze markers and flag holders that mark the graves of those whom served, sadly, the courts really don't put any weight into that fact when passing judgement.