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<p>Woah… Nothing is held together by logical necessity, not even science. In our reactions to a forum post made by a mr. bulbasaur, I think a few generalizations are in order.</p>
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<p>See, I disagree here, and I think this statement highlights our differences. </p>
<p>The age of consent does not work as a protective measure. It most emphatically is not imposed because sex between a minor and an adult is most likely manipulative. It’s imposed because sex between a minor and an adult is inherently manipulative. Again, there is no circumstance in which the law, or society, would deem such a relationship acceptable–even if the minor asked for it; even if there are no lies or deceptions involved. Your definition of manipulation, then, is too narrow to account for the spirit of this law. And, I’m saying, it’s too narrow to account for our feelings towards the OP’s situation.</p>