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Originally Posted by pramjockey
Slon, you're picking nits, yet not really addressing the issue. The fact is that the State has to determine a guideline by which most individuals can be determined to be able to make good decisions for themselves. No, there is no "magical" change that occurs on the 18th birthday. However, most individuals who hit 18 are able to make good decisions for themselves. 16? Not as many. 21? Probably more, but the difference isn't that significant compared to 18.
As far as 10 year olds being able to make decisions about sexuality; that's clear if you actually examine child development.
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Advertisements often rely on people making bad decisions and buying something inferior just because the advertising campaign makes it look good. So the thing is, many people can't make good decisions, anyway. My point is that it's not the government's job to make any personal decisions for us, even if you can prove that everyone is a shitty decision maker.
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