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First, it's not cool to label humans as less than humans. The  Nazis did that, and the consequence was the Holocaust.

Second, everyone in DC wants to follow-through *in theory* with serious punishment for assault like this.

Third, the second point will never work the way we want it to unless generational poverty in the city is addressed. Which is why there is such a push to go soft. Disaffected youth with nothing to do and nothing to lose is always dangerous, and you'll be playing a game of "whack-a-mole" and overcrowding the prisons.  We've done it before, it costs a lot and then that money doesn't go to a decent maternity ward or better schools. Get it? Money.

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So what do we do now? Obviously, we need long term solutions, but what do we do to address violent crime right now? These kids need to learn that they can’t get away with this, and regular citizens have a right to travel safely.[/quote]

What did they get away with?  
The Metro Transit Police confirmed that 4 minors were arrested and are being held.    [/quote]

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