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Agreed! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #1
Thank you! niyad Jul 2025 #2
Ty for posting the OP! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #8
Protect the elite and enable them too. Passages Jul 2025 #3
In terms the magaverse might understand (NSFW: language) CincyDem Jul 2025 #4
I just cut to the chase. Mr. Evil Jul 2025 #14
Going to use that terminology moving forward. Anyone in iluvtennis Jul 2025 #28
Absolutely! Mr. Evil Jul 2025 #30
Ya know, in our world you're 100% right...big the metaverse... CincyDem Jul 2025 #45
Rape is not a "negotiable term" under the law whathehell Jul 2025 #79
Someday That type of thinking will be So Diminished it will rarely, if ever affect a victim... electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #86
Technically speaking, neither Trump nor Epstein could rightly be called pedophiles. Jedi Guy Jul 2025 #72
A very interesting point. Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #106
It could apply because some of his victims were 12 Farmer-Rick Jul 2025 #107
True Jilly_in_VA Jul 2025 #108
"Minors" has the versatility and specificity you're looking for. nt greyl Jul 2025 #5
If identifying sex is necessary, can use "underage female" Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2025 #6
Thank you for that most important point. niyad Jul 2025 #18
+1 leftstreet Jul 2025 #21
But "female" should be used only as an adjective, not as a noun, when spooky3 Jul 2025 #26
Thank you for those informative links. niyad Jul 2025 #73
Ex city councilman calls cops on 9 year old black woman cbabe Jul 2025 #7
I remember that disgusting incident being posted here. niyad Jul 2025 #19
I remember that, too. Disgusting neighbor! electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #88
Children. (n/t) Iggo Jul 2025 #9
Exactly! Using the word "woman" in this context suggests there was no crime. Martin68 Jul 2025 #10
K&R nt berniesandersmittens Jul 2025 #11
Drives me effing insane. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2025 #12
Exactly. It's NOT sex. It's assault/abuse/rape. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #32
I have a suspicion the next state of the union will include a variation on Torchlight Jul 2025 #13
Hear, hear!!! LoisB Jul 2025 #15
17 year olds are not children. speak easy Jul 2025 #16
Major crimes against minors. BattleRow Jul 2025 #23
Definition of the word Child Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #64
You can quote a definition but speak easy Jul 2025 #70
Nice try, but NOWHERE did I say an 18 year old is a child, since 18 is the niyad Jul 2025 #74
You said :- speak easy Jul 2025 #75
Responding to the correct poster is always helpful. niyad Jul 2025 #77
Sorry. My bad. speak easy Jul 2025 #82
Makes you wonder COL Mustard Jul 2025 #99
Yes, indeed. niyad Jul 2025 #104
For sure! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #105
You're entitled to your opinion but that doesn't mean most people agree with you. IMO most people absolutely consider Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #89
"Underage girl" may be redundant but it is accurate, speak easy Jul 2025 #90
Crimes against children. yardwork Jul 2025 #17
Hasnt Lindsay Graham MIA these days? BattleRow Jul 2025 #24
People say that he prefers boys Bluestocking Jul 2025 #56
Truth is stranger than fiction.. BattleRow Jul 2025 #66
Thank you very much, niyad. debm55 Jul 2025 #20
They use that language to excuse the inexcusable IronLionZion Jul 2025 #22
It's not just popsdenver Jul 2025 #27
Minor or Child. MineralMan Jul 2025 #25
Bingo. I've cringed every time I've heard some TV talking head Ocelot II Jul 2025 #29
Interesting. I'm not sure if reactions would have been different-- spooky3 Jul 2025 #31
The Ohio State wrestling case was a little different (not that it was less serious) Ocelot II Jul 2025 #36
I pointed out differences in my post. But in any event spooky3 Jul 2025 #38
But a 48YO wealthy white male is " just a kid engaged in youthful indiscretions" Orrex Jul 2025 #33
Or the menendez brothers were just "boys". niyad Jul 2025 #41
Precisely! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #55
There's also the issue of the GIRL not knowing her rights when she's violated ... FakeNoose Jul 2025 #34
As a senior male, an UNDERAGE woman is a 20 year old woman with an 70 year old man LiberalArkie Jul 2025 #35
Pedophilia is INCURABLE -- the only place the belong is on a deserted island or in a prison cell. OMGWTF Jul 2025 #37
Sorry, but, I disagree. Here is why: Oneironaut Jul 2025 #39
Well said. Xavier Breath Jul 2025 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Jul 2025 #40
It bothers me when media folks say "underage woman" mcar Jul 2025 #42
This is exactly the problem, IMO MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2025 #91
It's not quite that black and white. I think simply calling the victims "girls" is worse. thesquanderer Jul 2025 #43
I agree. This is really important and thank you! Oneironaut Jul 2025 #44
It's not ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #46
So you say, but others clearly disagree. Do keep trying. niyad Jul 2025 #47
I'm not ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #48
Distraction and dictionary definitions do not negate what the intent niyad Jul 2025 #49
Most women I know take offense at being referred to as "girls," SheltieLover Jul 2025 #50
Ok, I ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #51
It is so helpful when people self-identify. niyad Jul 2025 #53
Is this ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #57
Why not try to understand what is being said MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2025 #92
I do ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #94
Very telling that they ignore the #1 definition of the word girl Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #109
Thank you so very much. niyad Jul 2025 #110
. Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #81
Excellent ForgedCrank Jul 2025 #84
Damn. I was going for revulsion and non-engagement. Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #98
Amen, Sister Hekate Jul 2025 #52
Thank you! niyad Jul 2025 #54
I frequently use girl for females of whatever age when I talk about people who are not men. aeromanKC Jul 2025 #58
sighhhhhhh niyad Jul 2025 #59
"Underage female" is actually the correct terminology. valleyrogue Jul 2025 #61
Are you sure about that? Think about an appallingly large segment of the niyad Jul 2025 #68
With you on this one, Niyad. Timeflyer Jul 2025 #62
Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #67
Does "child" have a... Mike Nelson Jul 2025 #63
"Daughter of", "son of", "offspring of", or, in the case of orange, etc., "spawn of". niyad Jul 2025 #71
You are correct. The Definition of the word "child" is Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #65
Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #69
TRUTH ZDU Jul 2025 #76
Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #78
"Underage women" makes me want to stomp on a face. Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #80
Exactly. And I share your feeling (and I wear heels!!!) niyad Jul 2025 #85
Spot on, Scrivnet! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #101
Correct malaise Jul 2025 #83
Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #87
The media post from yesterday MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2025 #93
Thank you. That media post from yesterday pissed me off. niyad Jul 2025 #95
Thought I replied to this but I must of messed up. 100% agree. BlueSpot Jul 2025 #96
It is all of a piece, as an old saying goes. niyad Jul 2025 #97
K&R! Torchlight Jul 2025 #100
Thank you. niyad Jul 2025 #103
They are children. Once again, children get that end of the stick with shit on it. twodogsbarking Jul 2025 #102
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