| In article wrote: Quote:On Feb 21, 10:54 pm, Alric Knebel wrote: The "age of consent" is merely a LEGAL concept. A legal concept recognised by just about every civilised country in the world. I'd say that means it has a moral backing. although the age is different in every civilized country or US state, and changes from era to era. It IS a legal and moral concept, but those aren't constant. Quote:He's not a scumbag. He had sex with a minor. He broke the law. I've broken the law before, too. He's a scumbag because he's a 44 year old who has sex with a 13 year old. For me the legal issues are irrelevant. As are the moral issues for me. Scumbaggery goes beyond moral and legal concerns :) -- Chris Mack "Refugee, total shit. That's how I've always seen us. 'Invid Fan' Not a help, you'll admit, to agreement between us." -'Deal/No Deal', CHESS |