My feelings about who is to "blame" for the crime is similar to how I feel about crimes committed by certain demographics - for example, black people in New Orleans looting TVs after Katrina. The individual who committed the crime is guilty of the crime and should have some form of punishment / rehabilitation. But also, the society needs to address the influences that make these crimes appear to be a viable option for the perpetrators. In this case, that would mean that the court should also address the parents' behavior.
And yeah, I think the girl needs a child psychologist, not hard time in an adult prison.
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Date: 2006-05-03 08:04 pm (UTC)And yeah, I think the girl needs a child psychologist, not hard time in an adult prison.