Originally posted by: Marshallj
Originally posted by: nan0bug
Lets just say I've been in front of a judge more times than I can count on my fingers and leave it at that, shall we? If you're really interested, its a matter of public record (at least until age 18, I'm pretty sure my juvenile record is sealed).
Ok, so we have a case of the dumb defending the dumb. You're sticking up for this delinquent because you're a delinquent yourself. That gives your cause SO much credibility, lol
I'm not a delinquent anymore. I'm just stating that as a former delinquent and someone who has done more volunteer work with delinquent youth than probbably anyone else on this forum, I think I've got a little more knowledge when it comes to these matters than you will ever posess.
I'm not defending her actions. What she did was wrong, and she definately should have some punishment for her crime.
I just think that you're an ignorant a$$clown who thinks everyone who commits a crime should be thrown in the slammer for as long as possible. What you fail to realize is that:
1) Jails cost money, and they're not self sufficient. That money comes out of your pocket and mine.
2) Throwing an inexperienced criminal in jail will more often than not create an experienced criminal, not a reformed criminal.
3) Most crimes have underlying reason for occuring. Most offenders have mental illnesses that can be successfully treated, which is not only a more cost effective way of dealing with the matter but also a far more humane way.
I'm not saying that every person that commits a crime should be sent to a shrink instead of prison, I just think that the 'lock em up!' mentality has gotten way out of hand in this country, especially when dealing with people under the age of 21. I also doubt you would be so enthusiastic about locking her up and throwing away the key if she were
your daughter.