Justice

Should teenagers be tried as adults for serious crimes?

For

Serious crimes need serious consequences.

Against

Teens’ brains are still developing and they deserve rehabilitation.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • In my view, serious felonies need special treatment, equating aware minors with adults to protect society and achieve general deterrence.
    RedditTranslated from Arabic
  • eh, for serious premedated crimes im ok with it to be honest.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • The adolescent brain isn’t built for adult decisions science proves it.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • That kid should get SO MUCH THERAPY, not life in prison.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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