First, the frequency of adult male with adolescent female sex occurs at a much higher rate that adult female sex with adolescent male. I am willing to guess that 10:1 ratio of adult male offenders to adult female offenders

Second, the social and psychological consequences are much greater for the adolescent female sex victim.

Thirdly, justice properly administered would reduce the occurrence of these crimes.   Harsher penalties for male offenders does more to  discourage this behavior, because male offenders are more likely to exhibit predatory behavior.  The female offender is likely to have some type of social trauma taking place in her life such as divorce, death of someone close or successive failed relationships.

Finally, males cannot have sex without being aroused and willing.   You are fighting the biological imperative for males.

by AmoebaMan on 10/31/2009 12:52:28 AM EST

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First, what does frequency of a crime have to do with anything? Hate crimes prob have a greater ratio than 10 to one, should those who commit hate crimes get less time because its less frequent? Since hate crimes against Asians is less than gays, should that be considered in sentencing?

Secondly, that's an assumption. What evidence and what information do you have that would suggest that a minor of any sex has greater or lesser psychological consequences ? I'll even argue what does that have to do with statutory rape? Should we argue that if a victim is not psychologically damaged that there should be less jail time?

Third, that's just BS.

Finally, just BS, so every woman who's been raped but got lubed also wanted it? Because their body responded to the stimulation? Its stupid to think that statutory rape has anything to do wanting sex or being able to perform, it has to do with a minor not being in the position to reasonably consent to the action.

by Smokin on 10/31/2009 10:28:12 AM EST

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you're full of crap!!

by hanalei169 on 11/05/2009 12:30:03 AM EST

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