After a shooting, they see the gunman back on the street like nothing has happened. They hear people bragging about having done time in prison. The people they know who have committed crimes aren't remorseful or sorry. The message many children in America get today is that crime is exciting, it sometimes pays a little money, and that to society, it's not that big of a deal. Enforcing our current laws and having the punishment match the crime will send the right message to America's youth.
Society does care.
Life is valuable and when you take a life, it is a big deal. If you hurt someone, there is a price to pay. There are millions of good kids who get tempted by the allure of crime. With a strong message, our criminal justice system can steer these kids away from crime.