2007-06-03 14:30:46 · 13 answers · asked by Dr. D. AKA Evil Woman 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
yes ... just because a person is mentally challenged... that person still has to be held accountable for their actions to a certain extent. Not saying that the punishment should be the same equivalent as a sane person's.
2007-06-03 14:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by rosey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends. If the person does a crime, and then stands around waiting for the cops to come and arrest him, then NO he should not be punished.
But why is it? When mentally challenged people, commit a crime, they always do their best to run away and not get caught?
Then they go before the judge and their lawyer says that "they did not know what they were doing, your Honor!"
THAT is a lot of Bull S....!!!!
2007-06-03 14:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should ALWAYS fit the crime-- it would be a great deterrent
EXCEPT for the mentally challenged-- someone who is not capable of the awareness to make certain decisions can't really be held to the same standard
2007-06-03 14:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by from HJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The punishment should be to whoever let the mentally challenged person loose
2007-06-03 14:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Aubree C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if their mental disability inhibits their ability to choose right from wrong.
2007-06-03 14:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tikimaskedman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look for me NO EXCUSES if ya do the crime ya do the time ,no matter what..LOL ♥
2007-06-03 14:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, kick his butt than throw him to Bubba!! He likes new "girl" friends
2007-06-03 14:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by Blackhorse7274 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As compared to someone who is not? No
2007-06-03 14:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by яєαℓ єγєs яєαℓìzє яєαℓ ℓìєs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
G -U- N P- O- W- D- E- R dat spels tobbacy :)
2007-06-03 14:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that every criminals excuse?
2007-06-04 02:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋