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Old 07-02-2004, 12:44 PM   #1
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But the problem is that crime is not regardless of motive or circumstance. . . . How then can you apply a 'one size fits all' mentality to law?
That's the whole point of an effective justice system. EVERYONE is subject to the laws, and should be charged if they break them. If the accused's peers determine that there is enough evidence to support the charge(s), the defendant is guilty. All the subjective motivation/extenuating/mitigating/aggravating/whining excuses stuff comes into play during the SENTENCING phase. That's when the bimbo can explain that the 14 year old was unusually mature and able to give consent, etc, etc.

Living within the law IS and SHOULD BE a "one size fits all" game; that's where the "equal protection under law" part of the constitution comes into play.
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Old 07-02-2004, 01:15 PM   #2
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ok - i can't get the photos to post, but this teacher was a bikini model for some car magazine before this happened. you can see the shots on foxnews.com (it's good for entertainment, if not exactly fair and balanced)

she isn't really my cup of tea, but what 14 year old wouldn't jump at the chance to hook up with her? it's not even fair.
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Old 07-02-2004, 02:28 PM   #3
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Did any of you happen to read that she was newly married, too? Can you imagine the trauma this chick's poor husband is going through??
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Old 07-02-2004, 02:29 PM   #4
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Ah, this did make the national news.

Here she is!
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Old 07-02-2004, 02:34 PM   #5
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Here, Radar, I'LL make the claim you're disbelieving:

Statutory "rape" is often a victimless crime. (to be fair, it often is not)

In no case does it really deserve the term "rape".
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Old 07-02-2004, 02:41 PM   #6
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At what age DOES it become rape then, russotto? 12 years old? 8? 6? Or do you believe it is never rape to have sex with a child of any age?
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Old 07-02-2004, 03:09 PM   #7
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Did any of you happen to read that she was newly married, too? Can you imagine the trauma this chick's poor husband is going through??
It gets worse. She claims her husband was bad in the sack.

This police report says that her husband was sexualy inadequate.

Ouch.

Oh, and after I read the police report, I'm changing my tune. The boy is not scarred for life. He enjoyed it. I love the Smoking Gun.
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Old 07-02-2004, 03:26 PM   #8
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Brian, I'll be sharing that room with you ...
Why wolfie! I didn't know you cared!

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Old 07-02-2004, 05:50 PM   #9
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In addition, while not explicitly spelled out in statute, the community has less tolerance for those who hold positions of authority in childrens' lives, and abuse that authority or proximity.

Teachers should be exempt. It's just another example of the selfless things teachers do to give your child an education.:p
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Old 07-02-2004, 10:02 PM   #10
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To those who think the law is or should be equal between men and women, let me bring back the following marriage laws chart that I posted in the gay marrriage thread a few months ago.

Note that 9 states and territories have different ages of consent for men and women for marriage with parental consent. Mississippi has different ages for marriage without parental consent.

So the states can legally distinguish between men and women when it comes to consent for underage marriage. This appears to be legal and has not been constitutionally challenged.

I'm not taking any side in this debate, I just thought I should clarify that it is legal for states to have different rules for different sexes for age of consent for marriage. Age of consent for sex is a related category which is also left up to the states.
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Old 07-02-2004, 10:44 PM   #11
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Old 07-02-2004, 10:51 PM   #12
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She looks better in the mugshots actually, but hey did I or did I not mention her great rack?

And y'all just ignored me.
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Old 07-03-2004, 01:32 AM   #13
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There was far less question as I recall of this teacher's sexual relationship with her student being a crime.

And he did get her pregnant.
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Old 07-03-2004, 11:16 AM   #14
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pregnant??? i missed that
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Old 07-03-2004, 11:20 AM   #15
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And he did get her pregnant.
Twice!
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