With all the focus on the abortion talks here in Texas, I thought I'd switch it up a little. We'll stick with the common abortion age group (teenagers), but instead I'd like to discuss and analyze an article about juvenile delinquents who are found guilty of capitol murder chargers.  The article was posted earlier today by the Texas Tribune detailing that a bill will be sent to Gov. Perry for approval, in regards to 17 year old juvenile's who are convicted of capitol murder charges. The Texas House approved the bill Thursday, forcing judges and juries to send those convicted to prison for life with a chance of parole after 40 years. It's important to know however, that the U.S. Supreme Court passed a bill in 2012 that prohibited life sentences for juvenile's without the opportunity for parole. The Democrats slowed down the bill in the House on Thursday, calling it "unconstitutional"....and I'd have to agree to some extent. I don't agree with the fact that the bill is unconstitutional. Let's get real...you murdered someone at the age of 17. Most of us at 17 made plenty of stupid decisions, stayed out late, argued with our parents, let our dogs eat our homework (once twice), etc. The point here is, 17 year old's are the brightest, but they all understand the concept of murder. That's why most try to avoid it (yes, that's sarcasm). The part of the bill where I do side with the Democrats is the length of time before the opportunity for parole: 40 years. Now I know my math isn't the bests, but 17+40= 57. That's quite the sentencing for teenagers who young minds haven't fully evolved and who's personality's are very likely to be shaped drastically within just the next few years. In some cases, maybe the life sentence fits the crime for the juvenile and there shouldn't even be an option for parole. If so that's great! But what if a young 17 year old female is brutally harassed and raped by a young adult....week's later she murders him. Should she be locked up for the next 40 years?? Now I obviously understand that the example was an extreme case, but situations like those happen more often than we want to believe. "This bill takes the discretion away from judges and juries to consider factors that might lessen potential sentences for a juvenile, including evidence of abuse and neglect." I think this article is extremely important for people to read and reflect because it highlights a paramount everyday issue: how we perceive others potential. Is our nation optimistic and hopeful that people can change? Or are we set on the fact that changes for the better only come by every 40 years?