Changes

For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years.

For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years.

Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically.  For example, some opponents of the death penalty change their views after they have children and want a powerful deterrent and meaningful retribution against criminals who harm children.

Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically.  For example, some opponents of the [[death penalty]] completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful retribution and deterrence against criminals who harm children.

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