Bullies Should Be Held Legally Accountaable For Their Actions

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Bullying is something most people go through, more than one out of five kids are reported to being bullied. In 2003 only 7.1% of children were being bullied then the number jumped to 31.7% in 2007. Parents and other family and friends think that bullies should be held legally accountable for their actions.
Bullies are causing others to feel depressed and hurt. The bullies are making the victim feel worthless and not important. They need to be held legally accountable for their actions it will help better in the future. A debate.org poll has stated that if bullies are held legally responsible, bullying and suicide rates will go down.
Many parents agree that they should be punished, because family, friends or their own child has committed suicide.