Roper v. Simmons (2005) ruled that capital punishment cannot be carried out on juveniles who commit their crime while under the age of 18. Is this a valid ruling? Why do you feel that society has a difficult time processing juveniles being executed? Do we still maintain that "save the child" mentality? Are there offenders who will never be corrected that should be executed? Defend your position.

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The Answer of Roper v. Simmons (2005) ruled that capital punishment cannot be carried out on juveniles who commit their crime while under the age of 18. Is this a valid ruling? Why do you feel that society has a difficult time processing juveniles being executed? Do we still maintain that "save the child" mentality? Are there offenders who will never be corrected that should be executed? Defend your position.

Roper V Simmons (2005) Ruled That Capital Punishment Cannot Be Carried