“There is a feeling that if you commit murder, you can get away with it.” (Filkins 2) There are several thoughts about murder, mainly discussed is the question why? “Rather than rehabilitating juveniles who have gone astray, the system often seems to release hardened criminals.” (Glazer 1) One consideration on headlines worldwide was discussed by Sarah Glazer is Children killing Children. To me a child’s reasoning makes sense, if I can get away with a crime once why not try it again or better yet, something of a higher extent. Kids are arrested for assault or robbery and are let go after a slap on the hand. This I believe makes them think they can solve their problems by illegal and cruel acts. Looking into this deeper there is still no explanation for what caused this way of life to begin with. Most say what people say every time we are talking about youth: How were they raised? As Barry Siegel calls it, “A long history of Anti-social behavior,” causes dysfunction in youth. (Siegel 1) Was there lack of attention due to a parent working two jobs, or maybe staying out all night at the bar? Is this what causes these latchkey children which turn into criminals? This might be one answer, but it certainly does not apply to all youngsters who are in trouble. Take, for example, gang members. In a gang, killing is something each member must do in order save their own life. “Now, the murders are related to drugs and gangs, and young people are carrying them out.” Says Joesph McNamara, former chief of the San Jose Police Department. (Filkins 4) In The seventies there was much peace among people within the United States. They were too focused on the war with other countries to be concerned about each other. Today our teenagers have lost that, due to the fact we can’t see the big picture. It seems youngsters now have nowhere to place their anger so they place it on ot...
