RESPONSE TO DR DODD: YOUTH OFFENDERS
So, Dr Dennis Dodd, you think that children should not be doing time for adult crimes?
So, you want them to be wrapped up in cotton wool and tell them that they shouldn’t do that. Wake up Australia.
People have had enough. If they do the crime, they do the time.
If your granddaughter/son was murdered by a 16-year-old, do you really think that they should do only three to five years in a juvenile prison? I bet your tune would change really fast if it happened to you.
When should young people start being accountable for their actions?
I stole cars in South Australia when I was 15, went to court on numerous occasions, and it didn’t deter me. But when I was put in juvenile gaol (for nine months), what a wake up call that was.
So, what is it too young to not be held liable for their actions?
The magistrate(s) also need a reality check. Like I previously mentioned, THE
PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH. You do the crime, you do the time.
Sincerely,
Andy Nicholls Shepparton truck driver
YOUTH CRIME
To the Editor,
Ref: Dr Dodd’s letter published November 19 regarding youth crime:
Far too often we learn of juvenile offenders, and particularly repeat juvenile offenders, being placed on bail.
Bail should have a bond attached to it. Parents would probably, in the majority of cases, be the people to provide that bond – and take responsibility for the juvenile. As they should.
Perhaps then consequences would apply.
Gary Mason
Euroa
