[Talisker]

they are minors

In what State? Because the range is from 13 to 18, and you said "execution." So a 17 year old in an 18 year old State - hang 'em. But a 13 year old in a 13 year old State - have a nice day.

I'll bet you believe 18, 19 & 20 year olds in the military should be arrested for drinking beer before they're 21, too.

This is why juries are allowed to nullify the law itself.

[GeronL]

In which state is a 13 year old an adult? What does the death penalty have to do with it? I'll bet you believe 18, 19 & 20 year olds in the military should be arrested for drinking beer before they're 21, too.

If they are breaking the law, yes.

Do you believe in a nation of laws or do you think we should just make it up and apply it differently depending on whims?