Originally Posted by Turbocabbie

I've had cars stolen and I would complain about it, and want justice however I do also think people make mistakes growing up as such I do not think an eye for an eye is always suitable.

I know someone who stole as a teenager, from houses and cars to support a drug habit. This person was placed into care after a family member was convicted of sexually assaulting him. He eventually ran away and fell into drugs because they gave him an way out of his feelings, thoughts, situation... He needed money for an addiction brought on by a terrible situation, he was not a bad kid.
Are you suggesting that an eye for an eye would be suitable for his ills ? - And yes this person also stole from me and I was angry, yet things are not always as clear cut as they may seem. Some people need help more than punishing.

This person is now helping kids in a similar situation