Statutory Rape Laws Should Be Changed

Okay, I am going to state why I think rules should be changed. But first, I would just like to say this: Rules for sex offenders are pretty harsh, and I think they are fair to the people that do deserve them. But to the people that have to register because they were 18 and had sex with a 15 year old, they are very unfair. Here are a few of the rules, or laws, that sex offenders have: LIVING ARRANGMENTS: Sex offenders often cannot own or control personal computers. If community corrections officers permit access to computers, they normally must have blocks that prevent access to specific sites. Offenders also cannot have contact with magazines, videos, telephone sites or anything else with pornographic content. Offenders must allow their community corrections officers to inspect every part of their homes. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS: Offenders cannot purchase, possess or consume any mind or mood altering substances, including alcohol or drugs that haven’t been prescribed by doctors. They may have to undergo chemical dependency treatment and follow prescribed treatment, which may include Alcoholics Anonymous or other recovery meetings. Offenders are required to submit to urine and/or breathalyzer tests to monitor compliance. They also must submit to DNA and HIV testing. CONTACT: The court may also order an offender to have contact with members of the offenders’ families--including their own children. ENTERTAINMENT: Offenders cannot patronize any establishment in the sex industry, including topless dancing clubs, sex toy outlets or houses of prostitution. [No strip clubs :( (I threw this one in there for fun!) ] http://www.doc.wa.gov... As you can see, to the perverts that actually deserve this, [Rapists, etc.] then this is fair. But not to the teen that dated someone a couple years younger than them.What I think we could do to change the laws:1. Maybe we could do a 5 year span. So a 16YO can date a 21YO, but any more than five years, the law can get them. Of course, I don't see why an 18YO would date a 13YO, but if it floats their boat, the law shouldn't have a say, if both consent. 2. Change the rules to where if they were in a relationship and broke up, the underage person can't file for rape. This is not a way to get back at someone, and there are cases of this happenening. There is an episode on MTV True Life: Im A Sex Offender, where this 18 year old named Justin had a 15 year old girlfriend. She recorded them having sex, and then after they broke up, she went to the police and showed them the tape for revenge. I don't think this should be allowed to go down as a "sex offender" charge. http://forum.blackhairmedia.com... the link is basically just a forum explaining the episode. 3. 14, 15, 16 year olds know right from wrong. They know what they are doing whenever they agree to sex. However, legally, they are not old enough to "consent". If they are old enough to put themselves in that position, they are old enough to consent!They know what they are doing just as well as the one who isn't a "minor", so why isn't the minor getting charged too? I mean, they are helping assist in a "crime".These are just a few of my points and I look forward to the next round! Thank you!