It is called “statutory” rape for a reason. It violates a statute that makes it illegel to engage in sexual acts with a person of that age!
It doesn’t matter if that young person likes sex, wants sex, PLEADS for sex - they are too young to understand what they are embarking upon, and thus in its wisdom, society has said it’s not permissible.
Mr Dow, I hope you do not now, nor ever will, have children!
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