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Joseph Perkins contends that because of the severe nature of the violent crime committed by youths today, the juvenile justice system should be reformed. The court prodeedings of violent juveniles should be open to the public.
Criminal behaviour has consequences. Many young men haven't learned that, either.
We know how dangerous a young man with a gun can be, but many young men today use their bodies as weapons, too. If a boy is old enough to go to war, he is old enough to drink.
If a boy is old enough to rape, he is old enough to serve some time in prison.
More and more kids are wearing firearms and more are involved with drugs.
As it is now, many young offenders are well aware they will receive lenient treatment in juvenile court no matter how loath - some their crime was. They will be far more circumspect if they know that they will be tried and sentenced as an adult if they commit adult crimes.
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