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Understanding isn't the only factor in responsibility. An adult is automatically presumed to be responsible, if he isn't insane. A child may understand just fine but still not have the ability to control himself or make proper decisions.
Well alright. If it's shown that this child could not control his actions, then I agree they shouldn't be tried as an adult.
I have a feeling though that this kids could control his actions and he could make proper decisions. He just chose not to. At what point are people responsible for the actions? 18's just a number. I propose that if people understand what they did and know it's wrong, they should be tried as an adult. I mean, you don't see legions of 12 year-olds out there murdering. Obviously the rest of them have it figured out.