Death penalty for young people.

• Author: Matis, Genevieve
• Position: Letters

Emma Welch says 16-year-olds often lack a "fully developed awareness of the consequences of their actions." ("Should the Death Penalty Apply to Juveniles?" 12/13/02). Millions of adults have bank accounts and vote, but lack responsibility and stability. Many teens have more sense than a lot of adults, so why should one's age excuse their actions? Everyone must...