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Well...we have had this discussion here before and I know there are a wide variety of opinions on the subject. But 12? In my opinion, 16 is a reasonable age for consent.
And personally, yes, I would suspect the personal motives of anyone who thought the age of consent should be 12. For what reason would they even have an opinion if it were otherwise? A strong conviction that most 12 year olds are emotionally strong enough to handle sexual relationships and all the implications thereof? I don't buy it.
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