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Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE
Actually... Justice is exactly what it would bring. If you want to say we should show these kids some mercy because they came forward, that's one thing...
But don't try to tell me that avoiding the law is somehow the "just" thing to do.
I think people often mix up justice, fairness, practicality, and mercy.
I honestly believe the kids should get in front of a judge and if guilty get a misdemeanor charge with a withheld judgment or a plea in abeyance (assuming it's a 1st offense).
The charge/conviction would be just, the sentence can be merciful.
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They didn't avoid the law, bro. They submitted to it. It's the DA's decision not to prosecute, probably because the time and effort spent is not worth it.
Justice is about harmony ... about correcting a wrong. I'd wager these kids have learned their lesson. Now if they do it again, I'll be a lot less concilliatory.