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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (20481)	8/3/2001 8:22:15 AM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Not an unreasonable set of guidelines, but we also have to realize that whatever guidelines we invent, the actual decisions will be made by the people involved. My personal feeling is that our energy will be better spent in preparing young people to make intelligent decisions than on trying to make decisions for them.

To: Neocon who wrote (20481)	8/3/2001 11:14:50 AM
From: jlallen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I'll buy that... JLA

To: Neocon who wrote (20481)	8/3/2001 11:18:06 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 82486

Huh, "under 18 is iffy,...we have to rely on the parties involved.........." Have you crossed over? Please explain to me how the 17 year olds in this country represent responsibility in making healthy and respectful choices toward sexual relations. (38%)

To: Neocon who wrote (20481)	8/3/2001 2:05:02 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I will indulge in a little clarification. When one says that "under 18 is iffy", it means it is not a good idea, and should be discouraged. When, for example, milk is "iffy" in my house, that generally means it will be poured down the sink. When one contrasts that with "under 16", it means that under 16 is worse, and more worth fighting over. It is not a question of being a "pal", but of where lines are to be drawn firmly, and when the danger of alienation, distrust, and unwillingness to confide and seek advice is greater than the hope of succeeding in drawing a firm line........