12 year old faces life in prison

[SigSense]

This is not the first 12 year old to face life in prison, let's flash back to 1999 shall we:
CNN.com - Tate, killer at 12, asks to withdraw new guilty plea - Mar 21, 2006

In Florida, they are SERIOUS about sending teens to the slammer: Florida has highest rate for sentencing juveniles to life in prison without parole for non-murder crimes | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL

 

[stilllearning09]

Ask them when they are 20 something.

I'm the son, and in my 20's and NO we weren't out when we were 12. We KNEW better!

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Maybe I'm jaded , but I think in the time we live in we need an execution express lane .

I'm betting that if criminals knew there were severe consequences to their actions they wouldn't be so quick to commit their crimes . But no , we have TOO many bleeding hearts that would rather let them become better criminals in prison .

I'm not saying fry'em all , but if you choose to use a weapon in a crime you've chosen to commit , you should get a death sentence .

"But , but , but kids don't understand the consequences of their actions ". Your right , they don't because of a lack of morals and experience .

It's not entirely their fault though , the lack of parenting has helped spawn these little devils that now wreak havoc in our schools and communities .

A society that has long been morally corrupt hasn't helped those who would teach their children the "Golden rules" either .

To those who would ask if I could pull the trigger or push the button , I say yes , yes I can .

Maybe it's because of my military or medical experience , maybe it's because I was 7 when I saw my first dead man . Maybe it's because I choose to live a life of moral absolutes .

I would gladly give them a few minutes to make peace with their maker , then send them home .

 

[public servant]

The good thing is...the kid will be 18 before we've decided to off him or not.