There are a few problems with the current law on statutory rape. First of all the law is confusing. The current law is: "when someone of or over the age of consent has sex with someone below the age of consent, it is considered statutory rape." (http://www.loveandlearn.com/questions). What is the official age of consent? There isn't one; the age of consent varies from state to state. For example in Iowa it …
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…flaws. My proposal not only fixes certain technicalities but it also instills a national age of consent which will limit the confusion that surrounds the law. On top of that my new law not only keeps old perverts away from vulnerable teens, but it also gives teens today the respect the deserve and their freedom to choose when it comes to their personal relationships. It is a much needed improvement that has been long overdue.