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Old 05-06-2010, 12:43 PM   #14
Resipsa
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Default Re: LT arrested for rape

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Originally Posted by Darrell View Post
In my opinion you're a child until you're 18, at that point you're allowed to make decisions for yourself, move away from your folks, vote, etc.

Yes, if you have sexual urges towards children, you're a pedophile, IMO. Of course YMMV.

Well, the DSM classifies it as I mentioned it. I'm not sure who the authority is for deciding the definition for all to follow. I know Law Enforcement uses it kind of loosely to define pretty much anyone convicted of a sex crime with minors.
While that may be your definition, its not the legal definition which varies from state to state. The age of consent in some
southern states is shocking to say the least
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