Should parents be Tried in Court when their child has committed an offence?
Might help some people evaluate why they're having children and if they should
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Not unless they were ACTIVELY involved in the crime. Our society seems to be sinking deeper and deeper into a justice system that had a need to punish as many people as possible, not matter how tangential they are to the crime. Vengeance, not justice, seems to be the driving force -- and the vengeance need not be taken against someone who actually was responsible.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@ChipmunkErnie Retribution forms a part of most peoples' concept of justice.
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@SunshineGirl Yes, but I don not consider retribution -- aka vengeance -- to be "justice". It's sole purpose is to satisfy the emotional needs of the "offended", not to serve any useful purpose.
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
@ChipmunkErnie I would like to say I agree, but I don't think I could without knowing what it feels like to lose a child in a school shooting.