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I don't understand why anyone would think that a 45 year old man having consensual sex with a 17 year old is evil?
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In many countries, no that would be perfectly normal -- and even encouraged. But we're talking about the USA. Laws should reflect the culture of the country that they govern. Here in the US, it's a generally accepted thing that a 45 year old should not sleep with someone who is 17, 16, 15, etc.. It is generally accepted that people at this age do not have the experience to make fully enformed decisions about their reproductive life.
In our society pregnancy at these ages can be a very costly mistake for the young woman.