Technically he was given 4 life sentences, one for each victim.
Not every judicial system is built on retaliation. Some are built on rehabilitation and a secure society.
What should be the appropriate sentence for multiple killings?
For a 15 year old? Obviously the judge and jury have a fuller picture than I, and I agree with the parents of the victims that their children got unwarranted death sentences. But I do believe making parole possible in 30+ years would be appropriate, just given his age and opportunity to develop his brain to full maturity, and hopefully learn empathy and remorse.
Disgust for the crime is one thing, but that's beside the point.
Life sentence for killing 4 people.
He also was found guilty on the terrorism charge.
Technically he was given 4 life sentences, one for each victim.
Not every judicial system is built on retaliation. Some are built on rehabilitation and a secure society.
What should be the appropriate sentence for multiple killings?
For a 15 year old? Obviously the judge and jury have a fuller picture than I, and I agree with the parents of the victims that their children got unwarranted death sentences. But I do believe making parole possible in 30+ years would be appropriate, just given his age and opportunity to develop his brain to full maturity, and hopefully learn empathy and remorse.
Disgust for the crime is one thing, but that's beside the point.