this will be unpopular here, but I actually agree with this sentence. handing a minor a weapon, and then that minor committing a murder with that weapon, should absolutely be a manslaughter charge. this should apply universally.
If a parent gives their kid a condom and they go on to rape someone with it, should they be charged for that too? Should they be responsible for any car accidents their kid has?
Where is the line where a minor is finally accountable for their own actions?
They are held accountable if their kid gets in a car crash. The insurance rises and extra scrutiny is given. Also, they now have to drive their kid around while buying a new car.
That's not at all the same. This sentence is a demonstration of criminal accountability, where the government is forcibly punishing the parents using the judicial system. Your example is one of material accountability, where the parents are freely choosing to buy something to replace what their kid broke.
this will be unpopular here, but I actually agree with this sentence. handing a minor a weapon, and then that minor committing a murder with that weapon, should absolutely be a manslaughter charge. this should apply universally.
If a parent gives their kid a condom and they go on to rape someone with it, should they be charged for that too? Should they be responsible for any car accidents their kid has?
Where is the line where a minor is finally accountable for their own actions?
They are held accountable if their kid gets in a car crash. The insurance rises and extra scrutiny is given. Also, they now have to drive their kid around while buying a new car.
That's not at all the same. This sentence is a demonstration of criminal accountability, where the government is forcibly punishing the parents using the judicial system. Your example is one of material accountability, where the parents are freely choosing to buy something to replace what their kid broke.