Hi - a strong discussion - well done! Remember to use your research to find the factual evidence supporting your opinions. The "voters" need to hear facts about why this bill will make life better.

Hi - this is interesting, seeing the arguments back to back. Remember to use factual evidence from your research to support your opinions in order to better convince your "voters" about your position.

Hi - Good start to your debate preparation. Remember to use the factual evidence from your research to support your opinions. The "voters" need to be convinced that this bill will make life better - how?

Kaleidoscope Issue 3 - interesting discussion! You have some details to figure out, it sounds like: how old is a juvenile? should they be tried in adult courts? should they receive adult sentences? what are the other options? Remember your research and the facts as you make your arguments: what did you find out was the result of juveniles serving sentences in adult prisons? what other choices are there instead of prison? It sounds like you want to make a distinction between "serious" and "less serious" crimes - what are they? Be sure to continue to read the bookmarked articles and find the facts to help you make these decisions. Well done!

Good morning, all - You continue to raise important aspects about this complicated issue...How about focusing today's discussion on the actual wording of a bill (due tomorrow)? It would be great if someone could post a draft of a bill - 1 to 2 sentences - for people to discuss and revise so that you arrive at a bill each of you can present tomorrow.It is important to hear from EVERYONE in order for this to work - all your thinking and ideas are critical to this process!