Stereo Wrote:Much like insanity as a criminal defense, it should be demonstrated that they are incapable of making that choice on an individual basis. There will never be a demographic who is 100% capable of understanding what "consenting" means or making those decisions.My sincere apologies, Stereo, that was not meant to be directed just at you, although I tried to quote you to tie in with what you had said. Although I'm not sure I managed to do that either. I had read your earlier statements, but felt, as I always feel, moved and hurt by the predicament of such children, rather than by the strength of your comments - my apologies again.
Sorry, I'm not at all sure what you mean by "CSA".
I'm not gonna fully debate the rest, I already stated my opinion that it's society creating these feelings of self-disgust, shame, and so on. I will state that I've known children as young as 7 who had healthy sexual relationships (not necessarily intercourse).
CSA means child sexual abuse. I notice now that you have stated your disbelief that photography is included in that. I might venture to cite various literature that could argue otherwise, but I think it is not my story to tell. This discussion moves and upsets me; I'd rather not say anything I should regret even more.
Stereo, Schrodinger, and all the rest who have posted, my regards.