Originally Posted by
jallman
Obviously you did not read the article or you took it upon yourself to overlook some of the key points of the case in an effort to detract from such a profound ruling. It was stated clearly that the sex was consentual.
My reply
Well if you are going to accept the premise that 14 years can consent to sex then why is it against the law for anyone hetero or homo?
jallman said:
I guess you should just take that one up with the judge and the state of kansas.
I'm taking it up with you, you used that as an excuse are you suggesting that indeed we just get rid of the laws entirely?
I havent made any such assertion, no matter what you have chosen to read into my post. I simply stated that it is a great thing that the court has decided to apply penalty equally across the board to any offender.
So he did know right from wrong and no it does not make him defendable as a minor.
I don't think that had anything to do with his sentencing, perhaps you should go and reread the article.
No, the harsher sentencing was based solely on the fact that he was homosexual and had sex with a minor. Sex with a minor is condemnable and worthy of punishment, but he deserved no more punishment than a heterosexual in the same situation. And thats what the court UNANIMOUSLY ruled.
Hmmm seems you can't defend your position so you have to use personal attacks.
The point is defensable either way, thus a UNANIMOUS ruling on the part of the court.
The prosecutor used the law as it stood and succeeded in getting a sentence according to the law. The rapist has already served 5 years, perhaps you are having the comprehension problem not me. Plus the fact he has a history of such sexual assualts, again the comprehension problem hitting you.
The prosecutor used an unfair law. It was struck down. I have no problem comprehending what a great day this is thanks to the court making a UNANIMOUS ruling in favor of equality.
You don't seem to want any debate of the matter, so why do you post it in a debating forum. The points I have been making are two
1. Victory for whom? You have yet to say who this defeat for children is a victory for. Comprehension problems?
This victory is for all of America and the right to equality for all Americans. If a stiffer penalty applies, it should be applied across the board. Would you have been happier if the penalties for heterosexuals had been increased to match the penalty for a homosexual? I could agree with you there. Are we having a problem separating the issues or are you simply refusing equality based on the fact that it was a homosexual involved?
2. A homosexual assualt on a young male is more egregious than a heterosexual attack on a young male and should be treated more harshly.
An assault yes, but consentual sex is hardly an assault. It is a misconduct. Comprehend much?