[Ecthelion]

No, I do not think that the fact that abortion is legal makes it ok to execute a non-adult murderer. That was not my intended point. Laws should not be relative to each other. If they were, the changing of one law could nullify the law. What I am saying is that in some cases, for instance, such as this one, if it can be proven that he knew what he did, I say he should be put to death. Just my opinion. What difference does it make if he's 7 or 17? If the kid knows right from wrong, and violates that in such a manner, he should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

[stormyseas]

I was a legal research specialist for the NCADP for almost five years. I have lengthy opinions on this matter however, I will save everyone the grief and state, facts proved, by statistics, capitol punishment is not a deterrent to murder, there has to be another answer. Like trying to prevent this from happening, in replace of finding a proper punishment when it does occur. Their are usually signs before someone does something out of anger like this, we should be more aware for one thing.....

[baseballfanjm]

What difference does it make if he's 7 or 17?

Ten years, and that's a lot if you're talking about a 7 year old vs. a teenager. I don't think you can put someone that young to death. What s wrong with the kid? Something HAS to be seriously screwed up for a 7 year old to do something this brutal, and to off him like he was an adult... it just doesn't make any sense. It's barbaric, frankly. A 17 year old is effectively an adult. That's a big difference.