To: ZGuy
"Motives are irrelevant - I want to deal with facts," Marten said. "Where is the clear, credible evidence that underage sex is always injurious? If you tell me because it is illegal - I reject that," Marten said.Another wannabe legislator in black robes.
Leave the bench and run for the state legislature, judge, if policy debates are your passion.
To: JCEccles
Maybe. I'm no defender this judge, but it seems like he's rejecting a circular argument.
It's illegal because it's harmful.
It's harmful because it's illegal.
A clearer definition/understanding of the problem would help focus enforcement on predators.
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02/11/2006 8:19:09 AM PST by
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