My thoughts on this, i think within reason everyone should have autonomy to do what they want to do without fear of being arrested or put on trial. People are ready for sex at different ages, ive spoken to gay guys who said they were sleeping around at 13, i myself didn't start doing stuff with guys until i was 18 mainly because i was in denial.

I sort of blame society, society has always created a series of imaginary social ills and 'sins' that people torment themselves with, essentially making people feel guilty about things that they shouldn't feel guilty about. Were only human and we all have desires.

Having said that i believe it is completely irresponsible for any adult to have sex with lets say a 13 year old and it is quite rightly a criminal offense, there is a huge gap in mental and psychological development, any adult of even average intelligence would be able to play mind games with a confused young teenager and manipulate them into doing something they don't want to.

Its all subjective really and each case should have its own merit, a 25 year old and a 14 year old is a no-no IMO, but an 18 year old and a 14 year old can just be written off as one of those things.

Hah well age differences aren't that big a deal I don't think. I mean Monica and I are 2 and a half years apart, not bad, but I mean...it's really the individual's choice. And if it's mutual love, and they're both ok with it, then I think that it's no one's business but their own.

I don't age really matters. If you fall in love with someone who is much older then you, or much younger, then you can't help it. Age is nothing but a number.

hmm.
age gaps, i think about this topic a lot, hahaa.
uh, well, i don't care about age gaps.
in fact, i usually aim to date guys who are 16-19, and i'm fourteen, sooo.
yeah.

I usually say that:
1 year(ish) below it okay, and two years(ish) above it okay.
Obviously I can make exceptions because it's nothing to do with ethics, I just don't find people that much older or that much younger attractive in a relationship sense ^^
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umm..for me the age approval thing will probabaly change up as I get older..for now I'll just say my current liking.Being 16 I would prefer someone from 14-17 or maybe 18.So the most is probably gonna be a 2yr age difference..although it really much depends on the person.Anyhow my heart and brain will choose the right someone..and they shall be special,lol.I'm very hard to get personally anyways..I don't throw myself to anyone..they really do have to be a special person..in fact I have not been in a relationship yet because of the fact that I haven't found the right person.Anyway,enough about me,I'm done haha.

My belief is that of a progressive society. I am under the impression that many fear individual, collective harmony -- An oppression of individuality within the masses is what is evident. Children are, and have been for many years, disrespected for the vast majority. While I'm of the belief that about 98% of the collective young are far too laden with immaturity to ever consent to a sexual relationship, those last 2% of people are despised more than ever. And they are in no way singled out to be likened to a negative persona -- No, these 2% of children are hated more because they understand that they don't deserve such harsh treatment as the 'age of consent.'
I am one of the disenfranchised.
Those 2% of the young know fully well that they aren't going to give their bodies up to men they disrespect, because this 2% are a logical group. There are intellectuals, regardless of age, and one could look at a single age group and say "too ignorant." Once again, this is true for a majority, but to discriminate against the logical (Perhaps even more intelligent than yourself) is pure ignorance. Age plays absolutely NO factor in determinance of permitted age group, and shall never do so, in every basis of humankind's most true reality. A human body does not single out certain appearances and ages for love -- No, it gives itself over to real, chemical attraction. A 20 year old man attracted to a 14 year old boy, or a 14 year old boy attracted to a 20 year old man -- As much as you'd hate to admit it, this is a very scientifically probably and natural process. Now let's put this 14 year old under the rationality that he is intelligent. Let's just say he's far more intelligent than yourself, assuming that you're of the age of consent.
Imagine his suffering knowing that he cannot truly love this other person, he can never share a moment of appreciation for this older gentleman's existence. Ponder upon the suffering there for moments, and stumble upon a fact of life: This has happened, and will happen, for the rest of time, because this is simply nature.
On the other hand, imagine the 14 year old is an absolute idiot, and the 20 year old is an abusive, sick freak with no empathy. There we stumble upon a problem; Child molestation is a grand problem in that artifact. This form of relationship is the cause of the age of consent -- And I agree with the age of consent for protecting the ignorant from the plotting and evil. However, I think restricting relationships between two very innocent, secure, and loving people simply due to age is ridiculous, and it is a flaw that our society must face. It is despicable. I am of the personal idea that relationships holding age gaps should be respected and tolerated, but only if both individuals are intelligent enough to, and do, consent.

Perhaps with this post I have made or lost some friends -- I only believe in speaking one's mind, as is the USA, my home country's, foundation. I may note that this 2% is equally mature enough to vote, by my opinion.<br /><br />Post edited by: RFaunus, at: 2008/03/17 23:11

If a hamster can have sex, so can you.

I say if i was in love [theoretically.. i dont actually believe in ''love''] but say i was.. i dont think age would matter so much for me.. sure.. its creepy to go out with a 12 year old or something stupid.. but i wouldnt fall in love with a 12 year old..
im 16.. soooo.. for me.. anything between 15 and 23 would do me nicely.. (: actually.. im not sure.. maybs.. lol

Steely Dan wrote:

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If a hamster can have sex, so can you.

Basically summed up everything I was just saying in a speech that would embarass John Galt in a single line. Bravo!