@east river

Yeah, I was just coming back to include myself in my own assessment. Not anticipating the consequences of my own actions = irony.

Thanks for calling it.

Posted by: ScottLee at September 12, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

"They are misguided teens. They are human, and not animals, not even necessarily stupid. They are misguided because they OBVIOUSLY did not have the basic home structure and support that a child needs in order to buck the temptations of crime and easy money in a tough world."

I think some people might make the point that you don't get to be called "human" until you exhibit the basic behavioral characteristics of human beings: rational thought, foresight, understanding of the consequences of one's actions, ability to delay gratification for a greater good, etc.

They certainly do have the potential to become humans, and with the proper guidance, support, and resources they may do so. But, as it stands, they are little above animals.

As, one might note, are most teenagers, not to mention a good number of posters to this board....

Posted by: ScottLee at September 12, 2008 1:34 PM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager