In 2001, John Silva, a 15 year old child in Florida, was convicted of First Degree Murder and sentenced to prison for the term of Life Without Parole.
Charging children as adults is WRONG, no matter what the circumstance.
To throw a CHILD in prison for their entire LIFE is a travesty.
All children deserve the chance to redeem themselves.
John, at the age of 15, was not physically capable of understanding the consequences of his actions.
He should have been held accountable as the CHILD that he was.
Please give John a chance at living a life outside of prison.