What the hell is wrong with the world?

[PurpleRain]

Aww, you're more adorable than me on the topic of sex! How cute!

If you pinch my cheeks and start with the baby talk, I will bite you on your face.
Facts.

I never use one word responses, but:

Hot.

 

[DeathQuaker]

Statutory rape is rape, guys. Whether you think it should be or not.

Do not compare consenting sex between two people, one of whom is in mid-teens and can say "no" at any time, with a forced sexual attack.

There's a lot of kinds of rape, hon. You're right that the most violent kind is the worst. But all of the kinds are a crime, and can cause psychological damage to the victim, now or later. There's a reason why statutory rape is defined as what it is, and there's a reason it's illegal, and it isn't just to be oppressive or unfair. It's there to protect young people from adult sexual predators. Live in your little bubble and say it ain't so, but you're denying both reality and the law.

It's interesting the way you word your statement. This situation is not about consenting sex "between people." What is okay behavior is "consenting sex between adults" (or "between teenaged peers"). This is neither. Understanding that is essential.

Heh. This would be quite legal in many EU countries and they aren't all psychologically damaged. Interesting that you suggest I am the one living in a bubble - "15 year olds have sex OMG!". Sorry but this happens all the time to lots of 15 year olds (many people posting here have had sex at 15 and before). All without "psychological damage to the victim".

I am not using the word "victim." You are. Think on that awhile.

All I'm saying is statutory rape laws exist for valid reasons in the places that they do, and it's not just to piss you off. And your personal experiences--though absolutely valid for you, and I do not mean to discount your own feelings regarding YOUR life--cannot ever speak for anyone else BUT you. Do not presume otherwise.

Further, if the OP thinks something is going wrong with the two involved... he's the one who knows them, and maybe he's right in that circumstance. That's why I personally think that his finding out more and making sure the girl's parents are informed would be a good idea. That is all. OP seems to have a good head on his shoulders, and I'm sure he'll do what he thinks is right (whether it has anything to do with what I said or not).

And that's all I have to say. If you choose to continue to be heavily offended at someone who's just trying to point out the laws and mores for what they are, feel free. I'm done.