Should bullying be a crime?

Bullying should not be a crime, it all depends on the circumstances. Bullying shall not be considered a crime. I believe that bullying should be treated as a minor offense/misdemeanor. People who commit suicide because of bullying are very stupid and idiotic. People shouldn't be locked up for saying offensive or mean words. read more

Michael Corry believes that bullying should be regarded as a work-related injury and that bullies should face criminal prosecution . Bully: a person who hurts, persecutes, or intimidates weaker people (Collins English Dictionary); a person who uses strength or power to coerce or intimidate weaker persons (Oxford). read more

Since there is no law in Massachusetts explicitly making bullying a crime, Scheibel charged two of them with stalking, two with criminal harassment, and five with civil-rights violations resulting in bodily injury, alleging that Phoebe’s ability to get an education had been made impossible. read more