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[–] HCSOThrowaway@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

One of the many ridiculous laws implemented by performative GOP pearl-clutchers, half of whom are on the Epstein List.

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[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 14 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Yeah that doesn't sound right, even ethically.

If by your sincere knowledge you're having a date with an adult, you shouldn't get in trouble for anything

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[–] HCSOThrowaway@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

F.S.S. 794.021:

Ignorance or belief as to victim's age no defense

When, in this chapter, the criminality of conduct depends upon the victim's being below a certain specified age, ignorance of the age is no defense. Neither shall misrepresentation of age by such person nor a bona fide belief that such person is over the [...]

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[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago (1 child)

Sure

That is still not right though. If someone looks and acts 18+ and has a fake ID saying they're 18+ and they turn out yo be 16, well, there comes a point where you really handled in good faith. When good faith becomes punishable, were in bad territory

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[–] HCSOThrowaway@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago*

I agree with you but it seems several people here assumed I don't.

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[–] DudleyMason@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 months ago

Punishing people for sex that their imaginary friend wouldn't approve of is far more important than justice or fairness to most people.

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[–] HCSOThrowaway@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago*

It's not that blatant:

F.S.S. 794.021:

#Ignorance or belief as to victim's age no defense

"When, in this chapter, the criminality of conduct depends upon the victim's being below a certain specified age, ignorance of the age is no defense. Neither shall misrepresentation of age by such person nor a bona fide belief that such person is over the [...]"