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I always say this to people who do such things: Reverse the roles....Let a duck rip his head off and say: "Ts just a human!" There are plenty in this world that need not be here! Amen praise the Lord an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth :o)

Lisa  | Thursday, November 01, 2007 |  12:14 AM

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i know scott and if you did too you would know that this was a terrible drunk mistake. he is a super kind and gentle kid from a great family, i've known him and his family my whole life. i've never seen or heard of him even saying so much as an unkind word to another human. he is only 26 and grew up in a small farming community where hunting is a way of life and to pop the head off a wounded game bird is a sure quick way to end its suffering. not that what he done was proper to do in a lobby of a hotel, but he had had too much to drink and was with friends and i'm sure he done it to get a laugh out of them. i'm sure he wasn't thinking of it as being anywhere near the huge deal it has become. he has lost a really good job over this media hyped up college prank. i don't think he deserves a felony too........ just how important is a duck?????? many first time child molestors do less time than he is facing for killing a duck..... our justice system needs to get it's priorties straight... it is a messed up world where it's legal to abort a human baby and the same liberals who support that freak over a duck!!!! i'm done...whew.

missouri  | Sunday, October 28, 2007 |  11:30 PM

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It is sad that the duck lost it's life because of a drunk. Animal cruelty is the new craze now. First Vic with the pit bulls. Now this lame (expletive) dude had nothing better to do than rip the head of a duck. It should be a felony especially when the duck was killed in that gross manner. If I have to walk for ducks to cross the street because it's a crime to hit them, then he should be sent to PETA to volunteer for 1000 hrs and take a similar exam to Micheal Vick--Write on the smallest chalkboard they can find: I will never decapitate any cute duckies that belong to someone. A crime is a crime regardless of the magnitude or severity. We are accoutantable for our actions. Get it!! This guy knew that. What a jerk.

Jule  | Wednesday, October 03, 2007 |  01:01 PM

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yes, it’s just a duck. but anyone who gets drunk and goes around ripping heads off of ducks are dangerous - to themselves, other people, and all ducks. Give him what he really needs, therapy.

lame duck  | Monday, October 01, 2007 |  05:16 PM

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It's just a duck!

mike mcmanus  | Monday, October 01, 2007 |  09:21 AM

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can you say Duck-duck-noose?

norburt  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  04:30 PM

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Cruelty is cruelty. It's a proven fact the people who abuse animals are more prone to abuse humans.

This man is an auditor in the IG's office--I wonder what will happen to someone he's auditing if they get on his bad side? Especially if he had been drinking the night before (or at lunch).

Myself  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  03:37 PM

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I am an "odditor" too and I take offense to the comment that the expression should be changed to going "auditor on us."

Scott Gunia  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  02:53 PM

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All of you idiots worrying about him being a federal employee, or saying this shouldn't be a felony are completely missing the point. This piece of crap was drunk out of his gourd and acted out in a digusting and offensive fashion. Don't judge Federal employees by the actions of this misfit. He needs to do time, and probably buy a toupe'.
or maybe he should be beheaded. Afterall, he's just a (expletive) auditor!

Decapitate the Sucker  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  02:21 PM

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You know who really needs to be giving the breaks? A lot of people need to give THEMSELVES a break! No one deserves to be persecuted for alleged "stupidity" alone. The truth is that the people making a big stink about this are just a bunch of bandwagon jumping hypocrites who are on a witch hunt. These people need to get over themselves. They are so quick to judge without even thinking or knowing the facts. I'm astonished by some of the comments like "I would like to rip HIS head off". Are you kidding me? Not to mention the same comment also calls him a "Sicko". Now you tell me which is worse someone wanting to rip the head off a duck OR someone who wants to rip the head off of a human. I'll tell you who the real sickos are... go look in the mirror.

hiflyer  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  12:32 PM

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To paraphrase the moron, I work for the federal government and I'll have all your jobs. Give me break, he should be charged just for being stupid!

John Antol  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  11:10 AM

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I'm confused. Yes this guy has a lot of nerve to do this, especially while on a business trip. But, as far as cruelty goes, ask yourself this. How long did it take for that duck to die? What trauma did it endure? Now ask yourself the same question when you shoot a duck for sport. Yes, some die nearly instantly, others die slowly. Shouldn't hunters be held equally responisble for the welfare of the game they hunt? Especially for sport?
If I had to bet, I would bet this guy is a hunter, at some level. Probably, does some sport hunting. If he has little regard for the welfare of game, don't you think there are others out there that have equally little regard for wildlife?
It's easy to get on the band wagon when these things happen, but when's that last time you went fishing? Dont' you think that hook hurts? Put one in your cheek and see what it feels like. And on that note, how do you think that fish feels while it's there suffocating on the deck of your boat?
Things to think about before throwing stones.

Jim  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  09:56 AM

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While it is bizarre, ripping off a duck's head is probably no more cruel then killing them in a slaughter house. If the ducks were the hotel's pets I supose it could be considered theft.

Anonymous  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  09:29 AM

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Felony my A**!

The AVMA panel on euthanasia recommends cervical dislocation as an approved method for killing birds. Occassionally decapitation occurs incident to cervical dislocation.

I suppose blasting the duck with a shotgun would have been more acceptable.

Idiotic yes, felony not quite!

J  | Friday, September 28, 2007 |  06:43 AM

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It is sad if someone was attached to the duck and I can understand some frustration if that is the case. I don't know though. It's a duck and they do tend to all look alike for the most part and that said I haven't read any info stating that the duck was actually a for real pet (in the sense that someone was attached to it with a name and the whole nine yards). So I'm skeptical, I don't think it's good to automatically assume that the duck was actually someone's personal pet. Sure it's a possibility, but that doesn't make it true.

Mr Mike  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  09:26 PM

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I know the guy and he is a really good guy. True he should have known better than to do that... but in all seriousness people need cut him some slack. If you knew him you might think differently about this incident. He is the typical outdoor type who absolutely loves hunting, fishing, camping, etc. Mix that type of person with large quantities of alcohol and who knows... maybe he was so smashed that he just thought it was duck season. Stranger things have happened... everyone knows how weird things can happen when you get smashed. His judgment was obviously impaired a great deal so personally I don't think it's fair to be so hard on him. It definitely should not be considered a felony in my opinion. Ducks get killed all the time... big deal... not saying it's right... but reality is it happens and personally I think there are more important things in this world to worry about.

duckler  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  09:15 PM

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In the sixties a man in Wichita, Kansas sodomized a duck that had been, previous to the attack, peacefully floating on the reflecting pool near downtown. The man was jailed and the poor duck perished of its injuries.

It seems it is not a safe world for ducks, and them so peaceful and serene.

Old Timer  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  06:40 PM

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there is a known direct and distinct corrolation betwen those who abuse animals and those who end up abusing humans...they are true sociopaths and dangerous individuals. glad to see cruelty laws finally being utilized and enforced..booya to the cops!

jen w...ct  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  04:33 PM

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What this guy did is not correct and pretty sick, true. But how many criminals are out there that have injured or killed other people, and the public for some reason reacts with only a fraction of the intensity. Is hurting another person less of a crime? How much more valuable is a person than a duck? People who want to pull this guy's head off are the ones who need help. Same goes for Mike Vick compared to other NFL players that have done much worse.

Adam  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  03:44 PM

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Congrats to the police for enforcing animal cruelty laws. This guy sounds dangerous. That was a horrible thing to do to an animal.

Andy Murray  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:36 PM

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Sounds like a really mean man. I'm glad I don't work with him. Maybe he's a drunk. He's certainly a loser. Pulled the ducks head off with his bare hands? Could have scared some kid to death.

Angostina Wallace  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:35 PM

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He was going to see to it that the officers lost their jobs? He'll be lucky to keep his own! What a jerk and an embarrassment to his agency.

Mary Olsen  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:33 PM

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Agree with Abbey. Some people have no concern for anything but themselves. Who does this creep think he his? He should lose his job.

Garney Terrell  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:31 PM

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Not only is a a Federal Employee, but he works with the Inspector General! If he's too stupid too understand the law I hope they fire him. If not, I'm sure he'll continue to be an embarrassment to HHS.

David J. Wannerston  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:30 PM

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You sure that guy doesn't work for Blackwater? Sounds like he'd fit right in.

Dazedandconfused  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  11:23 AM

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Interesting to note that the duck guy was in the IG office. His comments that he was in the federal government and would "have the jobs" of the locals is particularly offensive. In todays Wash Post there is yet another story of an IG from DoS that apparantly routinely bullied his own son. A pattern here? GSA contracting officers have been complaining for years that the IG often exceeds his authority on coversight and often bullies and badgers others. Looks to me like IGs too often use their authorities in an exceedingly heavy handed and irresponsible manner..

fed guy  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  11:19 AM

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What exactly was he in Minneapolis on a weekend when most employees are off duty and at home ? In addition, it is stated he worked out of the Denver Office. Minneapolis is generally not serviced by Denver, so why was he here ? Perhaps someone falsifying travel, in addition, to killing aduck? Something's going on, and HHS Investigations should get to the bottom of this.

HHS EMPLOYEE  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  10:56 AM

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I though ripping the heads off small animals was how the IG guys warmed up for their audits.

Ted Bean  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  10:47 AM

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Typically...cruelty to animal's is a STRONG indicator of psychological issues. If his aggression can manifest itself in such a public display....think what he must be doing at home behind closed door's.

Caged Canary  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  10:40 AM

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While I can in no way condone what this … person did, I can not believe that this is a felony.

In a strange way (and I know this may be a stretch), this reminds me of the flag burning issue. Both are often disturbing to the common sensibilities, when done for the wrong reason or when taken out of context. Please consider, burning a flag is the only authorized method of retirement. What disturbed people was the context in which the flag burning was done. Now my intent is not to venture into the discussion of freedom of expression and speech versus patriotism here, but to point out that this method of preparation has been used for millennia to prepare fowl for consumption.

Personally, what really concerns me is this nut’s state of mind. This is OBVIOUSLY an indicator of need. This is NOT appropriate social behavior and the wacko needs to see a shrink.

Tip Off  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  09:34 AM

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This man is nothing short of a budding Jeffrey Dahmer. Sicko. I would like to rip HIS head off. I bet he pals around with Michael Vick.

abbey  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  08:30 AM

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not only should he lose his job, pay for damages, but he should have like treatment done to him...the exact punishment vick should receive as well..

exasperated  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  06:56 AM

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Well, I'd like to know how he was gonna cook that sucker once he got up to his room.... or was he just going to eat it raw?!

The PoPe  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  06:32 AM

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If this guy had any aspirations he would have pulled this stunt in the Peabody in Memphis, not some second rate rip off in the Twin Cities.

And if that Radisson had any regional sensibility at all, they would have had Loons in the lobby, not ducks...

Plenty of tragedy in this story. Not the least is that the last carnival sideshow went off the road in 2005. All geeks are unemployed. No new career for him. Even the new Vaudeville isn't ready for a rebirth of that gimmick.

Counseling, at the least.

Kent Mueller  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  03:21 AM

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Scott D. Clark . . . hey! He used to be Michael Vick's accountant!

Mike Licht  | Thursday, September 27, 2007 |  12:46 AM

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I am really sick of people being charged with 'cruelty' for killing animals.

He ripped the head of a duck, and that is felony animal cruelty? what the fxxx?

Get a clue people: He was right. it is just a, oh, I better not swear, [expletive] duck.

But 'geez' is probably right. We should definitely fire him. Get a life. Please.

Rich Gibson  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  09:12 PM

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This man is needed in Iraq. What talent!

memike  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  07:02 PM

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Someone tell me how the hell you rip the head off of a duck. That's astonishing.

Sean Robertson  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  05:37 PM

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Wow, this guy obviously has an ego problem, along with cruelty and alcoholism.

I hope he's fired, and soon.

geez  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  05:07 PM

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"If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck"..well, it was a duck! For generations the phrase: "going postal" has sent shivers of horror down people's spines, now this. What should we say: "He's gone auditor on us"? Lock the doors to the chicken coop.

ChristmasTree  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  04:48 PM

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Can him. He's just a (expletive) odditor!

reddoc  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  02:35 PM

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I guess he drank up his MMIE. Suffering Succotash!

Daffy D  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  01:22 PM

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Wouldn't most of us just love to rip HIS head off. The boy is sick. Another Jeffrey Dahmer in the making......I hope he loses his job.

abbey  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  01:18 PM

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If Scott Clark gets fired from his Health and Human Services job, maybe he can find work at AFLAC.

Then again, maybe not.

Dateless Nerd  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  10:19 AM

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I had hopes this was a article about a different lame duck that may have been figuratively decapitated. sigh

Jim Dandy  | Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |  09:32 AM

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