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They are 11 and 12. They do not consider the weight of their words, and had no idea how far that would go. I'm not saying not to punish them. I'm saying that jail is not the answer, and may actually make things worse. As is, they are just kids who wanted to get out of whipping or grounding, if they are to be jailed in juvenile or otherwise, they will only become jaded and learn worse things from those who do truly mean, spiteful or illegal things. Look at this man, he was homeless. You honestly think his life was ruined? Don't you think he was greatful for the 8 months of free food and shelter he got as a result? Now he will probably litigate, making him so much better off.
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