[JonoBN41]

I fail to see how "age of consent" or "legal age" has any bearing on conversations, whether by IM, PM, e-mail, or in person. Last I knew, freedom of speech is not restricted by age.

There may be minimum ages for driving, buying alcohol, and HAVING sex, but talking about it?

Whereas most boys begin masturbating between the ages of 11 and 13, will there now be a law prohibiting them from discussing it with any adult, by any means, until they are 18? It would certainly cast us back to the age of puritanism, fear, and guilt.

Will there be no more sex education, or would it have to be taught by a minor???

I read the IMs and it's obvious the kid was having fun talking freely about his techniques and even fetishes. It was guy talk.

I see this whole thing as nothing more than a witch hunt promulgated by those with sexual hang-ups, political agendas, and the media who are happy to blow anything "shocking" out of proportion.