- Catherine said.........
This is a really interesting topic Chris. And a very thought provoking one. It's disgusting to know that people so young are out committing such heinous crimes, with little to no punishment. In the case(s) of repeat offenders there should definately be a higher level of punishment, since I think they will definately know what they are doing and that it is very wrong (in the case of the boy holiding the knife to the eldery's throat).
But maybe they can see that in NZ, life is only 17 years, that's not a lot. So if murder only means 17 years imprisonment, they must know that they will be able to plead ignorance in some cases, which is again, disgusting.
Really interesting topic! :) - Thanks heaps for the feedback ;3 Indeed it is a very frustrating topic sadly but I still am so passionately attached to. Like I said to Andrew I hope that we don't spend too long on coming up with a 'firm' but 'fair' punishment system for youths. Simply put should we treat them like adults? If so it's easy, simply mimic the punishment system given to the adults and treat all offenders as equals. At the end of the day that's what victims look for. Justice!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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