Reply #56: They aren't one size fits all laws...

[cynatnite]

Yes, you do have the few outrageous cases of a nineteen year old with a seventeen year old that gets far more punishment than he deserves. Sadly those do happen but they are not the norm. The laws vary from state to state when it comes to the age of consent. They also take into consideration the details of each case. I can speak from experience on this.

Is there anyone here at DU who would be willing to live next door to a child molester no matter if the crime was committed against their family member or not? I have children and grandchildren. Until someone can convince me that there is a way to cure child molesters I absolutely do not want one anywhere near them. I don't want them near other people's children. I don't want them near schools, parks or any other place that children frequent.