Monday, July 25, 2011
How much do we vaule life
A recent story on the news about a boy that is seventeen brutally killed both his parents with a hammer. The crime was planned and the teenager even through a party after the said crime with his parents dead in their room. The topic is not really on the boy's crime but the fact he is getting tried as a juvenile versus an adult. The reasoning behind this decision is because the fact he is not of age as an adult, and if he was put in a trial as an adult he would face the death penalty. Is it right that he is not facing the death penalty after clearly showing no remorse after killing both his parents? Is it right that being tried as a juvenile he could be out in ten years after this murder? The story really is mind blowing to think that there is no justice in this situation. It is a very sad story within itself, but does our country really care about the life of this young boy when he did such an act? There are people doing life for murders that were unintentional but regardless they happened and they are facing the consequences. Our society is always saying, an eye for an eye, but if that is the case; why are there so many different cases where the criminals in their own way... get away?
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I found this recent story unbelievable. Although, the articles I found online had reported different information. The 17 year old boy will actually be tried as an adult for second degree murder. But because of his age if he is convicted he will not face the death penalty. Even though he may not face the death penalty, he can still spend his entire life in jail. I find this case to be very peculiar because people who knew the boy said that he had very good manners and seemed like a nice young man. Although, it is clear that there must be problems with a boy who kills his parents then proceeds to have a party. Even though he cannot face the death penalty, he is still being tried as an adult and will face the consequences of his actions.
ReplyDeleteChildren know from an early age what is right and wrong and learn about the complex ethical rights and wrongs as they get older. As far as I am concerned, if you are old enough that murder is wrong, being tried as an adult should be the only option. While I think it is extreme that a teenager should receive the death penalty, life in prison will definitely teach the child a lesson. Even one night in jail is enough to scare the littlest offenders straight.
ReplyDeleteI think that a lot of juvenile offenders get little punishments for the crimes that they commit. A person at the age of 17 is well aware of their actions and therfore should be treated accordingly.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many different decisions the a judge makes regarding murder that it is a fine line of what punishments are right and wrong. For this 17 year old, I believe he should get life and be put into a program for psychological help. Serving him the death penalty I think is not necessary, even though he knew what he was doing. Just because he was aware of what he doing he should be tried as an adult. I watched a documentary a couple weeks ago where a girl was tried as an adult for killing. She was convicted at 16 years old and sentenced to 145 years to life for murder…yes I said 145 years. I found after watching this documentary, I felt like people should be allowed second chances. Don’t get me wrong I feel like people should pay the consequences for their actions. I hope the time this 17 year old gets, he learn from what he did and help somebody else not make the same mistake.
ReplyDeleteKrystal A.