The way I look at it is, "If there's grass on the field, play ball!"
2006-06-26 05:30:21 · 12 answers · asked by Evan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
FYI, I think the age of consent in most states should be 14-16. 12 is way too young, though I lost my virginity in sixth grade.
2006-06-26 05:35:41 · update #1
palevox: Thus far, you have provided the best answer. And for the record, I used to take full advantage of Canada's liberal laws regarding age of consent, if you know what I mean. =)
...that was when I turned 19/18 and could legally drink in Ontario and Quebec. Good times!
2006-06-26 05:44:01 · update #2
In Canada, it WAS lowered to 14, the Government is looking to raise it back up again. There are statutes that allow for 'within a certain number of years' (for eg, a 15 year old with a 16 year old)
I think it should be around 16, with 18 being the regular adulthood age. I think it's silly that in the USA an 18 year old can join the military and potentially kill someone, but can't have a drink legally... now THAT is a weird one.
2006-06-26 05:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by palevox 3 · 12⤊ 7⤋
"Grass on the field" are you serious? That is so totally sickening. The age of consent is fine where it is. With some people it's even too low. There are so many kids who don't know anything about what happens and what the consequences can be. That is totally a moronic thing to say.
2006-06-26 05:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok seriously get alife...iv check you out an you are really sick!!..an whats up with uyou orther questions...wtf is up with if there grass on the field play ball...girls who are 10 have pubic hair..an no it should not be lowerede to14 or 16...i think that it is fine right where it is..alot of 18 yr old cant even handler the responsabliity of bein able to make there own desions an you think that a 14 yr old or younger can??..are you insane..seriously you need help..the only person who would ask these questions is a RAPIST...you people are cowards..go get hit by a bus.
2006-06-26 05:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by samantha1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should lobby in your state for changing these laws. Citizens can and have made a difference in laws. Like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. You can get laws changed sometimes. Or at least hold rallies and try to convince lawmakers to change them. And you should become a lawmaker, a legislator so you can have even more influence in changing these types of laws.
2006-06-26 05:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Do you really think a 12 year old really knows the consequences of life choices for themselves? The truth is even most 18 year olds are clueless to life choice consequences.
2006-06-26 05:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This country is intent on stifling the sexuality of younger teens because of the implications of free casual sex. If there weren't so many negative consequences, it WOULD be the right thing to do.
2006-06-26 05:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be higher! Kids just don't get it! They think they are invincible and nothing bad can happen to them, Bad things always happen to other people, right! I have a 14 yr old who hasn't got a clue!
2006-06-26 05:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by sam04m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea higher, kids r gettin pressured into sex n getting pregnant n contracting stds at wayy too young of an age.
2006-06-26 05:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you're not an elementary school teacher.
2006-06-26 05:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no! If anything, it should be a little higher!
2006-06-26 05:33:17 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋