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You would also execute more innocent people if it was timely.
Minors are minors for a reason. They are not allowed to do a lot of things in this society because, developmentally, they are not able to use the highest forms of logic because their brains are not fully developed yet. Parents are held responsible for their children's actions when they are minors. They are often ticketed and sometimes even jailed when their teenager is truant from school (whether I agree with that or not is a whole 'nother thread). But, my main point is, neurologically, they do not have the same development of the skills of logic required to anticipate consequences of their actions. That is why they can't drive, vote, drink, smoke, drop out of school, sign legal contracts, etc.
I am opposed to the death penalty in any situation personally for numerous reasons. I'm glad I live in a state where it is not legal. I think that keeping a person incarcerated for life with no chance of parole is just as effective in assuring that the individual will commit no more crimes against our society. If they are deemed dangerous to other prisoners, then they should be in solitary confinement. It has also been shown to be cheaper than the appeals and and costs associated with an inmate on death row.
Dee
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