We have a really slick and smug government and the children are being neglected...
August 13, 2007 5:26 PM   Subscribe

Newsfilter: 9-year old Aussie in prison. Quite a singular case, from the looks of it.

'Course, Australia also boasts some more promising 9-year olds.
posted by es_de_bah (5 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: Lightweight (plus political drama?) news blip—there might be some fascinating background on this kid, but these aren't it—and the other story is a double. -- cortex



 
Despite the MSM statement, he is not in 'prison'. he's in a secure welfare unit, and yes there is a difference, and yes that's exactly where he should be.

I have a friend whose job it is to look after these sorts of kids and it's a hell of a job with very few rewards. Still, 9 is as young as they get.
posted by wilful at 5:30 PM on August 13, 2007


Also, slick and smug government? WTF?
posted by wilful at 5:31 PM on August 13, 2007


Dare I ask... where the fuck are the parents in all this?

I mean, they don't even get a mention. The article seems to suggest this child somehow mysteriously popped into existence nine years ago...
posted by Jimbob at 5:47 PM on August 13, 2007


(Also, very interesting to see the conservative side of politics demand that governments raise children... )
posted by Jimbob at 5:49 PM on August 13, 2007


demand that governments raise children...

No, punish children. Not raise them.
posted by aeschenkarnos at 5:50 PM on August 13, 2007 [1 favorite]


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