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2. A 7-year-old Virginia boy set fire to a building. As a resultof the blaze, a 66-year-old woman died. The boy was charged withsecond-degree murder. Could the boy be morally responsible for thecrime of murder? If so, what circumstances might increase ordiminish his responsibility? discuss this situation.

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The 7 year old boy did commit a crime that led to the death of a 66 year old woman However at the age of 7 morals ethics and pronciples are not developed in children Understanding moralistic behaviors    See Answer
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