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cali

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2. Although I largely agree, someone like Lane

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Sun May 6, 2012, 06:29 AM

May 2012

should be charged as an adult. He murdered 3 people in cold blood. He's the wrong poster boy for this argument. Should he be protected in prison? Of course.

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Trying youths as adults hurts families and taxpayers, but not crime [View all] xchrom May 2012 OP

Until we give young adults... Kalidurga May 2012 #1

aside from purchasing alcohol, what rights don't 18 year olds have? cali May 2012 #3

Just the one I mentioned. Kalidurga May 2012 #5

If you don't know by age 17 that a triple homicide is wrong... Riftaxe May 2012 #4

I agree. HappyMe May 2012 #6

Although I largely agree, someone like Lane cali May 2012 #2

Brains aren't fully developed till age 25 proud2BlibKansan May 2012 #7