Reply #86: It's not about "symapthetic" sentences- but measured responses [View All]

Toss out something nasty like this- and people jump. As with the Oregon case I cited, some communities will finally say "enough!"

Others- and unfortunately the deal seems to be spreading- is more interested in lock 'em up, let 'em be abused in adult prisons- and keep 'em there a long, long time. Or worse. That's just not something other nations do. Why? I think because their citizens- and hence their systems are more resilient and less likely to view kids as "monsters" -to dehumanize- foul as their behaviors were.

I don't know what sentences they might expect in say, Australia. It wouldn't be a slap on the wrist, for sure- but it also wouldn't be what's to be expected in Florida- or called for by people on a progressive message board.

I also GUARANTEE that the school administration and faculty could be expecting a serious inquiry, with possible charges.