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Originally Posted by Jetée
I say as soon as you are legally proclaimed an adult, you can do any and all of the above to your heart's content.
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This is how I feel...
When it comes to drinking, voting, and smoking, once you're entrusted with the title of adult, whatever age that may be, you should be trusted to make your own decisions in life. That simple.
The age of consent part... Not so simple. Honestly, I believe a person
should be able to make a conscious decision as to whether or not they want to have sex with somebody as soon as they're able to reproduce. So, the 13-16 area. I also think this is when one should be established as an adult, and left to make their own decisions, but that can't happen with the society we live in today. Children are not made to grow up that fast.
This dilemma brings up issues. How will a 15 year old properly take care of a child in our society? How can somebody who hasn't matured fully capable of making a decision about sex? So, as it stands, I think 18 is the proper age of consent because that's when one becomes an adult and accountable for their own actions.