Whats wrong with holding teens accountable for their actions?
Teens should be held accountable but in the juvenile justice system. Most states, including Texas, hardly a touchy-feely state, give their capital offenders hard time, up to 40 years. But Texas offenders are also given the opportunity for rehabilitation and are enrolled in tough programs dedicated to re-socializing them and making them take responsibility for their crimes. Juveniles who successfully complete their multi-year program are paroled for the remainder of a 40-year sentence. If they do not successfully complete their program or later violate parole, theyre thrown into adult prison. The choice is theirs.
