Harvey, Of course, if it’t terrible to police an area, it’s probably terrible to live there.
No I don’t think the cops should get a pass if they shoot someone wrongfully , after all they choose the job. I am saying people should not be surprised when something questionable happens to the extent they go beserk with rioting a looting. This problem of violence and crime is enormous and there will be mistakes made, just as in any war. Totally Scapegoating the cops rather than dealing with the culture that provides “no training and no support” is not going to help.
As to your young person, no, they are responsible too. No free excuses for anyone. Of course, if a judge finds reason to mitigate punishment for youthful offenders based on evidence of character or apparent sincerity to reform, I am o.k. with it.