should sex between consenting adults ever be illegal?

[aikoaiko]

137. I am no more puritanical than you are supportive of abusive relationships

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I refer you to the law if you need specifics.

As a society we generally consider 18 to be the threshold for adulthood, but sometimes we set specific standards above and below 18.

We charge minors as adults for some crimes and the age of consent forI sex in most cases is 16. On the other hand you can't legally purchase alcohol in most places or purchase a new handgun until 21.

The intent of the law in question is to prevent grooming and abusive sexual relationships.

In the professional side of my academic discipline there is an ethical standard that one does not engage in sexual relationships with clients until the professional relationship is over for 2 years. I wouldn't oppose that rule having legal sanctions.

I really wonder about a teacher who would engage in such behavior knowing that it is a felony and a job ending decision.