The Supreme Court’s decision to ban mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders of convicted murder

Go to the New York Times Website and read the article titled “Juvenile Killers and Life Terms: a Case in Point”, dated October 13, 2012, located at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/us/juvenile-killers-and-life-terms-a-case-in-point.html?_r=0. Be prepared to discuss.

According to the textbook, many model countries, including the United States, allow juveniles of a certain age to be tried as adults. Examine at least two (2) ethical issues with this trend. Specify the extent to which you believe a juvenile can be rehabilitated after he or she has been convicted as an adult. Provide a rationale for your response.

From the e-Activity, take a position that you agree or disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to ban mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders of convicted murder. Justify your response.