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Media is not the key. In fact, we can't change the media/entertainment world, but change perception of things in our society.

For example, a guy which has once visited a prostitute in his life is not a sexual offender. At least for me.

That said, it's a priority to set levels of "punishment" (like appearing on a public list that after becomes an iPhone app, and after all your neighbors know that you appear in a sexual offender list, when it's just some stupidity you did some day).

On another side, I find that the consensual sex ages may be a bit high. For example, 'we' (DISCLAIMER: I'm a 15y guy) do it around 14-16, not 16-18. And, why consider that like a crime, or something bad? (hey, we do have fun in secure ways, just avoid any unneeded intervention in it)



"Media is not the key. In fact, we can't change the media/entertainment world, but change perception of things in our society."

Where do you think "perception of things in our society" comes from?


We need to get people to stop believing that 'tv == realism.' Watching "Law & Order" doesn't make you a legal expert. Watching "The Sopranos" doesn't mean that you know all about the mob. There are people that believe this though. Statements like, "the revolution will not be televised" are a reflection of this tendency in our society.




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