[r9etb]

I don't think attacking the judge's character is helpful. He seems to have a knotty problem on his hands.

To be quite honest, I have to think the judge's "knotty" problem is precisely as I suggested it was. Either that or he's a God-damned fool.

[NicknamedBob]

"... forced reporting discourages adolescents from seeking counseling and medical treatment ..."

This is reporting to authorities, not to parents. I do agree with the judge that sometimes sexual adventurism should not automatically be considered criminal. The judge is, I believe rightly, insisting that a certain level of adult understanding be implemented.

Do you not see the parallel with school "authorities" over-reacting about pictures of guns, and about children in first grade giving out kisses?