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Originally posted by QueenBLadyG
Because the conversation is about Lorde's boyfriend being attacked. And these are the reasons why. Having legal precedence doesn't mean a thing when a conversation is the whole point. I'm explaining why I don't agree with them being together rather than being labeled a racist or a bigot.
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So what you think (or what you're saying here) is that if a 18 year old person dates a 17 year old person, they are a pedophile in your eyes? 19 years and 17? 18 and 16? 18 and 17 1/2? All pedophiles?
Age of consent is a legal demarcation line, not moral guidance. It doesn't reflect reality. If a 17 year old is mature for their age (no matter boy or girl), why shouldn't they be free to date a 24, 25 or 26 year old person when they get along with them much better than with most people their own age? They aren't children anymore, they can make this decision themselves, and it shouldn't be a big deal.
Saying a 17 year-old can't decide for themselves who they want to date is actually an insult to them and other people their age.