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I’ve been reading of the bashing murder of 17 year old Andrew Farrugia by 2 15 year olds in Griffith, NSW on New Years Eve (there may be a third offender involved, this has been suggested by media reports, but no-one else arrested yet). So what is it that motivates young boys to think it an acceptable thing to do is to headbutt and then king-hit from behind, anyone, in the street, in front of what seems to have been a large crowd. They seem to have held onto some grudge from a party earlier in the night, but I ask again, what civilised person can’t let things go, and must act out as violently as these boys allegedly did. What sort of values do these kids have, and where did they learn them from?

I’ve also got to say that I don’t agree with the names of violent juvenile offenders being suppressed. These guys are violent thugs, have committed big league adult crimes and should be dealt with as adults by the justice system. Fair enough to protect the interests of minors committing petty crimes to a point, but once the criminality becomes habitual, or serious, the concessions made to kids making foolish mistakes should be forfeited by the offenders, and they be dealt with like big boys. Big enough to choose serious or persistent crime, rather than a foolish kid making a stupid mistake, big enough to face adult consequences. The fact that they are old enough and criminal enough in this case that one of the reasons for the magistrate refusing bail was concerned with allegations of interfering with witnesses should also be taken into account.

Interestingly, my immediate comment to my wife on hearing 2 15 year olds arrested was “bet they are aboriginal, parents probably too busy stoned or drunk to look after them properly” was confirmed by what was said in their bail application today - which was argued in part on the basis that they had strong ties in the Aboriginal community. Clearly those ties weren’t strong enough them from going around late at night looking for a fight. Unfortunately, when violence in country towns happens, its a fairly safe bet that aboriginals are going to be involved, just like when a wife is murdered you can bet on the husband, likewise when kids are killed, its the husband …. and the stereotype I cant help myself thinking which is young guy + flash car = drug dealer (and/or wanker).

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