I think he's trying to say that there are different levels of evil but while true, being 13 years old means you should have a grasp on what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Evil is evil.
Now, I also can't say to execute a kid but it's rare that kids are tried as adults to begin with.
He's not articulating it very well. It sounds like he's trying to talk circles so that he can avoid verbal castration and accusations but... he's actually making it worse that way.
I think he's trying to say that there are different levels of evil but while true, being 13 years old means you should have a grasp on what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Evil is evil.
Now, I also can't say to execute a kid but it's rare that kids are tried as adults to begin with.
He's not articulating it very well. It sounds like he's trying to talk circles so that he can avoid verbal castration and accusations but... he's actually making it worse that way.