[roadcat]

They cite some alarming statistics of recent marriages in that state, including one instance where a man of more than 90 married a girl who was 16 or 17 years old.

Hmmmn. Speechless, jaw dropping...

[rktman]

How can kids afford guns at minimum WAGE? Oh, minimum AGE. 👹🚨💵

[hanamizu]

The only problem with this, is if there are states nearby that do allow for younger marriages, the couples will simply go there and Florida will have to recognize them. This used to be a theme in old movies; there was one state on the East Coast that allowed younger marriages—I forget which it was—and couple would go there, find a justice of the peace and get married.

[lastchance]

My opinion, if a teen can consent to an abortion at the age of sixteen she is old enough to consent to marriage. Also I think a parent is for the most part able to decide whether their minor child of 16 or 17 should be given their consent to marry.