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A mentally handicapped woman from Vietnam was battered by a group of young boys who invaded her Philadelphia home, beat her and robbed her.
A 10-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with the assault. Two younger children who allegedly took part in the attack on the woman cannot be charged under Pennsylvania state law because they are uner age 10.
The boys broke into Minh Tran's house and beat her with sticks, rocks, and items from the home, including a potted plant they threw at her face
Originally posted by RadioKnecht
What would compel a 10 year old boy to beat and abuse an innocent and defenseless woman who had done nothing to him?
Originally posted by RadioKnecht
What should we call this? An evil mischievous prank or a crime?
Originally posted by RadioKnecht
What would compel a 10 year old boy to beat and abuse an innocent and defenseless woman who had done nothing to him?
Originally posted by drakus
Beating him would only reinforce the idea that violence is a valid method of action in a civilized society.
I'm not saying he should be left alone, or cuddled in any way. But he's still very young, I resist to believe he's already "set in his ways". If a 50 years old fart can be cured of addiction to alcohol, this kid can be educated to respect others and to respect the golden rule: Don't do to others what you don't want done to you.
Originally posted by Apollumi
Originally posted by drakus
Beating him would only reinforce the idea that violence is a valid method of action in a civilized society.
I'm not saying he should be left alone, or cuddled in any way. But he's still very young, I resist to believe he's already "set in his ways". If a 50 years old fart can be cured of addiction to alcohol, this kid can be educated to respect others and to respect the golden rule: Don't do to others what you don't want done to you.
I once called my mom the "B" word. It was the first and last time. Little did I know my Dad wasn't going to work that day. When he was finished there was very little chance I'd ever dare call here that again. I personally think an idealistic society brings ruin. Much like we are experiencing now.
And for the record. Every person I've had the luxury of working with that was coddled was damn near worthless. Those that grew up hard were pretty damn good. A challenging life makes for strong people and an easy life makes for weak people.
Originally posted by drakus
Originally posted by Apollumi
Originally posted by drakus
Beating him would only reinforce the idea that violence is a valid method of action in a civilized society.
I'm not saying he should be left alone, or cuddled in any way. But he's still very young, I resist to believe he's already "set in his ways". If a 50 years old fart can be cured of addiction to alcohol, this kid can be educated to respect others and to respect the golden rule: Don't do to others what you don't want done to you.
I once called my mom the "B" word. It was the first and last time. Little did I know my Dad wasn't going to work that day. When he was finished there was very little chance I'd ever dare call here that again. I personally think an idealistic society brings ruin. Much like we are experiencing now.
And for the record. Every person I've had the luxury of working with that was coddled was damn near worthless. Those that grew up hard were pretty damn good. A challenging life makes for strong people and an easy life makes for weak people.
But a challenging life is about goals and the rewards coming from hard honest work, not about avoiding being beaten up. We don't live in the jungle, we are not purely instinctive animals, we are conscious animals, with reason and intelligence, but both have to be trained and excercised as any other muscle.
And not hitting your child ain't coddling him. Is being a civilized human being...