[TexRef]

Once you start going below 16, the ability to make a consensual decision becomes more difficult. A 12 year old who "agrees" to have sex is not able to make a rational, fully formed decision and therefore it is not consensual. Because it is not consensual, it is no longer "ok."

I'm not trying to be smart, but why does the age of consent differ then depending on the age of both people?? For instance, in Texas the age of consent is 17, but if you are within 3 years (I believe) the lowest age of consent is 14... That is, two 14 year olds, or a 17yo and 14yo could have sex without any legal problems, but a 18yo and 14yo having sex would mean that the 18yo could be prosecuted.

I'm not saying that a 18-14 relationship is "right".. I'm just asking your opinion on the consent issue... Why isn't it a set age for everyone???