Do you believe children who commit crimes should be charged as adults?
Should a 12 year old be charged as an adult if he commits murder? Is it logical to give an adult sentencing to a child?
no it isn't. a kid can change first of all. secondly, though they might know what they have done, i doubt they actually completely understand the true out come of it. i'm the last person to forgive someone but destroying a kids life for any reason is just wrong.
I think it has to be a case by case basis and is highly individualized. There was a 13 year old that killed a young neighbor boy because he just wanted to know what it felt like. Had no remorse, no emotion, etc. He should never be released because he is not ever going to be rehabilitated. You cannot fix a true psychopath because they do not develop a conscience the way most people do.
However, kids that can be potentially productive members of society one day should not have their lives stripped from them at such a young age. They can learn and possibly be rehabilitated. There is a fine line here and it really depends on the case and the individual.
by Ralph Deeds 15 years ago
Should children who commit felonies be subject to life sentences?Cases involving a 12 and a 13 year old convicted of felonies and serving life sentences are before the U.S. Supreme Court. How do you think the court should rule?
by Lilith Fair 9 years ago
Do you believe in the death penalty? Is a life for a life the answer & does it go against God's law?
by Christopher Wanamaker 14 years ago
When it comes to criminals, do you believe in punishment or rehabilitation?
by theirishobserver. 15 years ago
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by steve-bc-ca 10 years ago
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by kkolosh 13 years ago
Which group has more criminals: the rich or the poor? Why?
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