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VulcanRider · 03-03-2005, 09:04 AM

And, in a twist of irony, this was also in the news yesterday...

A 14-year-old boy was charged with shooting a school bus driver to death as she drove her morning route Wednesday.
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IMO, these situations need to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Some teens are mentally more mature than their physical age suggests, and should be treated as such. I admit to having serious hesitation about a penalty like that for a 14-year old, but the option should be available if the judge trying the case deems it appropriate.

03-03-2005, 09:04 AM	#3
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 61 Posts: 1,971	And, in a twist of irony, this was also in the news yesterday... A 14-year-old boy was charged with shooting a school bus driver to death as she drove her morning route Wednesday. Read more IMO, these situations need to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Some teens are mentally more mature than their physical age suggests, and should be treated as such. I admit to having serious hesitation about a penalty like that for a 14-year old, but the option should be available if the judge trying the case deems it appropriate. __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!