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What's there not to get? Let me ask you a few questions that might shed some light here....
Do you think a 16 year old minor who kills someone in cold blood should be elegible for the death penalty? Why or Why not?
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If he killed one person in cold blood, I'd probably say a very long time in jail. If he killed many people in cold blood, he is likely beyond help. Depending on the circumstances, I could agree with the death penalty for a 16-yo. A cold-blooded murderer on the street is still a danger to society, regardless of age. It may be
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What if he just beats the living daylight out of someone leaving them barely alive, and possibly thinking they were dead? Is that much different?
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Assault with intent to kill. Very long jail/juvenile sentence.
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Do you think that 16 and 17 year olds ever commit crimes that they might reconsider committing if they were 18 years?
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Depends on the person really. I'm sure some kids who commit crimes MAY reconsider when they are no longer protected by juvenile law. Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if this was small percentage.
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My point is that if that were my grandmother who was savagely beaten/raped, I couldn't care less about the evil minded criminal's age.....
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I agree. A killer is a killer. But I just don't want to discuss why he didn't just kill her. That just feels like a cold topic to discuss. It makes it sound like the value of life is less than the value of safety.