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To: Responsibility2nd

So, what part do you disagree with? Are you saying you think that all under 16 sexual activity between under 16 year olds should be treated as sexual assault?


12 posted on 02/24/2006 9:17:18 AM PST by AntiGuv
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To: AntiGuv
I don't like the word "assualt". That could signify "rape".

I'm thinking of it along these lines:

Suppose an 18 year old has sex with his 17 year old girlfriend. Why he could be charged with statutory rape, and be labeled a child sex offender for the rest of his life.

But just 10 days ago, when he was 17 also? No harm no foul?

What's up with that?

Either states must be consistent and call a spade a spade - that is call ALL underage sex a crime - or just ignore the problem and teach sex education, and watch the teen pregnancies rates continue to sky-rocket.

14 posted on 02/24/2006 9:25:52 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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