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Anthony Baltimore of the Support for Teen offender Network says that if this bill passes it will actually lead to an increase in crime rather than a reduction. He went on to say that many convicted teen offenders are now functioning as productive members of society with no other reoccurring offenses.
“I am not opposed to this law because I want sex offenders to fall through the cracks, but at the same time we are advocating for a second chance for reformed offenders. We are simply asking that the courts to consider the age of the offender and give them a fair chance to have productive life.”
The reality is this; we are slowly becoming a very barbaric society if we issue life sentences for offenses that took place when the offender was still considered a minor. If House Bill 2789 were to become the norm across this country, then as a nation we are placing a penalty on sex crimes higher than any other crime committed including the act murder.
As a nation we most punish those who show no regard for human rights, as well as reward previous offenders who are currently demonstrating that they now respect the boundaries that are required in order to exist within our communities.
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