(October 5, 2015 at 4:25 pm)abaris Wrote: At this point I'm more concerned over the punitive nature of the American system. In most parts of Europe, you can't be charged under the age of 14. Oh yes, there would be consequences, but these would be trying to turn that boy before he turns into a full blooded serial offender. Just locking him up will have the opposite effect. Unless they plan on throwing away the key on an 11 year old.
Only rich white people get mercy in America. Everyone else is screwed unless they're cops.
