When politics tries to use science to further an agenda, the most ridiculous items can become news. Witness our latest "Captain Obvious's Headline of the Week" award winner:

Teenagers fail to see the consequences

Juveniles may find it harder than adults to foresee the consequences of their actions. The finding may explain why teenagers act compulsively and take more risks.

Well thanks for that one. Oh, and don't forget to post scientific proof that water is wet when you get the chance!

It's all about anti-death penalty activists trying to get under-18s exempt. Personally, I'm against the death penalty overall. I don't think it works, I think it's too expensive, and I think the chances of a tragic mistake are too high. You can disagree, and I'll respect that, it's just my opinion*. But trying to exempt a specific section of people just because they're young and stupid is just, well, stupid.

----
* I'm quite happy with tossing them into deep dark holes for the rest of their lives. Again, you can differ, and this is just my opinion. Since this is one of those "automatic flamewar" topics, keep that in mind before you post an 800 word screed on why you do or do not support the thing.