Al,

Wrong. Your comparison to the word consent is WRONG. The sex was still consensual. However, consensual sex with a 12-year old is illegal (at least in this country). You can argue the circumstances, the legality, the rationale, etc., but words have meanings that are consistently understood. You cannot go around redefining the language as you see fit.

As far as telling a 7-year-old to recite the pledge, that is the least of our problems. If you are a product of the public school system, you should be well aware of the ludicrous drivel that is passed off as education.

As far as your attitude toward Christians is concerned, read your previous post to me. You lumped all conservative Christians into one category and then lashed out.

You appear to be somewhat bitter. What's the problem Al?