[Protagoras]

I think consent in this case is based on the ability of people to understand complex concepts and consequences. Children cannot do this, thus they cannot give consent. Thus it is a violation of rights.

Same as anyone of diminished capacity. The insane, the senile or otherwise demented, the unconscious, etc.

[Clint N. Suhks]

I think consent in this case is based on the ability of people to understand complex concepts and consequences. Children cannot do this, thus they cannot give consent.

Nonsense, why do you think that?

[cinFLA]

Same as anyone of diminished capacity. The insane, the senile or otherwise demented, the unconscious, etc.

So you propose that the insane and demented do not enjoy full citizenship.

[attiladhun2]

i think 75% of the people in this modern day and age are nuts, immature, and just plain eaten up with dumba$$. so laws against sodomy, prostitution, etc. are still valid.