Crime and No Punishment

My favourite eastern Canadian talk radio show host, Roy Green, just posted this. Here's an excerpt:

What the hell is wrong?

Why are children as young as 12 being charged with murder?

Why are teens willing to carry weapons and use deadly force in a physical confrontation?

What metamorphosis has taken place since my youth in the 60's?

We've clearly passed the tipping point in terms of self-responsibility and general accountability. Whether 'Johnny' is a child, a teenager, or an adult, society has clearly said that he is not responsible for his own actions ... no matter what he does. While many people have an ingrained conscience that prevents them from acting in a similar atrocious manner, unfortunately a large minority do not. Change must come from the top but unfortunately our weak-kneed politicians and judges do not have the stomach to do what's right and necessary.