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Old 01-31-2007, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by James View Post
Because there is nothing special about the guy in jail. He is not some horrible person. That could have happened, or could happen, to any of us . .

And that is truly terrifying.
I agree. If you were to survey all males who while in high school had sex with a girl as young as 15 while being 17, you'd end up with at least a 1:10 result (maybe higher?).

You're absolutely right -- whenever we try to legislate morality, such absurd results are often produced.
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