r/worldnews • u/DownWithAssad • 5d ago

Russia sentences 15-year-old schoolboy to 5 years for criticizing Putin regime and war against Ukraine Russia/Ukraine

https://khpg.org/en/1608813775
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u/canonlynn 5d ago

My point was that normal people know not to judge kids for what they say because they have years of learning ahead of them. I also agree it is very stupid for the government precisely for the message it sends to its supporters, that humans who are not even fully developed can be jailed for criticism.

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u/Loose_Hornet4126 5d ago

You’re reasoning this out. But I don’t think you get the point that was being made. Perhaps you’re just not able to understand how the world operates at times now and throughout history. It’s naive to assume the right thing is what prevails in these situations.

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u/canonlynn 5d ago

I know about coercion and fear, don't worry about me.