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varkam

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Fri Jul-18-08 03:52 PM
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So what age is appropriate?

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So here's a fun little thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3639802&mesg_id=3639802

It's about a 13 year old and a 15 year old who have been charged with, among other things, forcible rape. As you can see, it got pretty heated in there regarding the distinction between child and adult in terms of whether or not they should be tried as adults.

So what age is appropriate? When do we become adults? Should the severity or the nature of the crime factor into that decision? What are your thoughts?

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