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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
if I'm not mistaken the male brain doesn't finish developing until the age of 25(frontal lobe?). The part of the brain that manages risk and its consequences...
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Hi,
What is that? The All-American excuse?
His brain wasn't developed, so he's not accountable for his actions?
While we're at it, let's include the
Twinky defense, Latchkey Kid Syndrome, ADHD, and too much violence on TV.
I'm sorry, but this Country has young people between the ages of 21-25 in all sorts of positions of responsibility from OTR Truckers hauling all sorts of hazardous materials, to Police, Firemen, Air Traffic Controllers, Nurses, even some Doctors and Airline Pilots, not to mention about 65% of the Armed Forces to name only a few. Most of them perform these responsibilities splendidly.
And, let's not forget that society has determined that these people are old enough, mature enough, to buy alcohol, firearms, enter into contracts to buy Homes, Cars, and the like, not to mention, running for Office and casting a vote.
The Brain may not be fully developed, but that's no excuse. It is also said that a person has the ability to distinguish between right and wrong by the age of 7. And that's what didn't happen here.
Let's not cast aspersions on the entire age group because of the irresponsible behavior of a relative few.
My hat's off to these kids!
I'll be counting on them to take care of me in my old age in 20 or so years, the same way I took care of their Grandparents and Great-Grandparents when I was their age...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99