Is capital punishment for minors correct? there are a few states who will put a minor on death row, and im doing a report on wether or not its right.
2007-01-02 12:09:49 · 12 answers · asked by Shaggy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
they dont actually execute minors, just put them on death row. ive read about over 100 cases where a minor was put on death row, but not executed till there in there 20s.
2007-01-02 12:20:05 · update #1
Yeah, if they are over a certain age, say 6 or seven, They know right from wrong. I do not see the difference between a child capable of understanding and an adult.
2007-01-02 12:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't use words like correct, this is a naive way at looking at issues. Secondly, if you think there are states in the US that execute minors you better hit those book hard because no state executes minors.
The Supreme Court found it unconstitutional a few years ago. The name of the case is Roper v. Simmons I suggest you read it if you want a legal aspect to your report. Morally, that depends on your philosophy there is the idea of retribution and justice, doing what's in the best interest of society, issues of whether minors are as culpable as adults and so on. Do a search for the Roper case, it discusses most of these issues and is the best place to start. Good luck.
Additional Info: Your reading of these cases is wrong or out of date. Under Roper, killers who were under 18 when they committed their crimes can NEVER be executed. Read the case before you start your project.
2007-01-02 12:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by Daz2020 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The United Nations has called for the elimination of capital punishment for children.
Only a handful of countries such as the United States, China, Iran, Iraq, and Libya still have capital punishment. It's nice to know we have such enlightened company, isn't it?
2007-01-02 12:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a theory about punishments.
It could be preventive, exemplary, deterrent, compensatory, etc...
Each case is unique.. that is why the judge has to spell out his reasons for awarding such punishments.
2007-01-02 12:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possibly right if the minor knows right from wrong.
A child should know right from wrong at the age of 12 at least
2007-01-02 12:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think that it is right. Although some children commit horrendous crimes, they are still children. They are not lost causes. They still have the opportunity to change and become law abiding citizens as they grow older as long as they are given the chance to grow older.
2007-01-02 12:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by baby_doll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is right. Being a minor doesn't excuse you from guilt. I was a minor and I never commited a capital crime.
2007-01-02 12:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
dealth row for minors no not at all jail and something that will get them back on track in jail so they can still learn
2007-01-02 12:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by soccerlvr4life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
constitutionally, minors and the mentally retarded can not be put to death.
2007-01-02 12:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by pantyhose_creature 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont care school hasnt even started yet and why u even doing it? the last week just catch up.?
2007-01-02 12:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋