Democratic Minnesota lawmaker has reststop sex with 17 year old boy via Craigslist

[Red Dawn]

As far as moral acceptability is concerned, I assume that all men on the BBS know the rule:

1/2 your age plus 7.

In order to clarify the confusion created by applying that mathematical equation, it has now been replaced with a simple "18".

[Showman]

I guess I am a little confused about the difference in the current Minnesota rest stop sex and the Craig incident in a public restroom. Craig was charged for the illegality (without any actual sex act), but it was said somewhere in this thread that in the current incident that it was "legal" to actually engage in sex in the rest stop. Why one legal and one not?

Fair point on the location, I would think that would make it a crime no matter who was involved.

[Red Dawn]

Wasn't the Craig incident in an airport restroom? I would assume that may be the basis for the difference.

[huskrthill]

All I know is that Kerry Gauthier is lucky that this didn't occur on the other side of the imaginary line between Minnesota and North Dakota, otherwise Cardinal would be calling him a rapist. Because while there is no distinction between the types of rape, a politically drawn line can make all the difference.

[ChitownHusker]

All I know is that Kerry Gauthier is lucky that this didn't occur on the other side of the imaginary line between Minnesota and North Dakota, otherwise Cardinal would be calling him a rapist. Because while there is no distinction between the types of rape, a politically drawn line can make all the difference.

Great point thill.

[huskernut]

The electorate.

This post is worth the price of admission alone.

[huskernut]

Shades of Idaho's Larry Craig in a public restroom in Minneapolis that caused a great hoopla and calls for resignation among the critics from the Left.

What is it about Minnesota anyway? And what exactly is a Golden Gopher?

[Cardinal]

All I know is that Kerry Gauthier is lucky that this didn't occur on the other side of the imaginary line between Minnesota and North Dakota, otherwise Cardinal would be calling him a rapist. Because while there is no distinction between the types of rape, a politically drawn line can make all the difference.

I am not sure what your reference to North Dakota is, but I presume it must have an age of consent of 18. Assuming that to be the case, if KG performed the act in North Dakota that he is alleged to have performed in Minnesota, then yes he would be a rapist. That is pretty self-evident, isn't it?

And I urge you to look for any post in which I said there are no differences between types of rape. There are, that is why there are multiple types and levels of rapes on the books. But the lack of consent of the victim is not one of those differences. Victims can be forced physically or psychologically. That is the rationale behind statutory rape statutes.

[Squatchsker]

Man, while I agree that meeting a 17 year old in a public rest area is not the safest, or smartest thing to do when you are a public official, I also have to play Devil's advocate here and say this. If he wasnt breaking a law, what the hell does it matter?

[huskrthill]

Man, while I agree that meeting a 17 year old in a public rest area is not the safest, or smartest thing to do when you are a public official, I also have to play Devil's advocate here and say this. If he wasnt breaking a law, what the hell does it matter?

I think the same could be said for lots of acts and comments that people make. While technically there is nothing illegal about what people sometimes say or do, deep down we all know that it's kind of messed up.

I'd say the same thing if this were ANY male or female in 50s having sex with ANY teenager - gay, straight, whatever. It's just messed up.

[Squatchsker]

I think the same could be said for lots of acts and comments that people make. While technically there is nothing illegal about what people sometimes say or do, deep down we all know that it's kind of messed up.

I'd say the same thing if this were ANY male or female in 50s having sex with ANY teenager - gay, straight, whatever. It's just messed up.

True.

[ChitownHusker]

I think the same could be said for lots of acts and comments that people make. While technically there is nothing illegal about what people sometimes say or do, deep down we all know that it's kind of messed up.

I'd say the same thing if this were ANY male or female in 50s having sex with ANY teenager - gay, straight, whatever. It's just messed up.

If you are engaging in conduct that could result, if you end up being just a couple of years off on the age, in being asked to have a seat by Chris Hansen, I'd say yes, there is something fundamentally wrong with you.

[CornfieldCounty]

What would the outrage be if this was a High School Jr or Sr having sex with his 56 year old gym teacher?

[Squatchsker]

If you are engaging in conduct that could result, if you end up being just a couple of years off on the age, in being asked to have a seat by Chris Hansen, I'd say yes, there is something fundamentally wrong with you.

Who are those wine coolers for?

[huskrthill]

Who are those wine coolers for?

Care for a Zima and a Jolly Rancher?

[Squatchsker]

No thanks, I like my roofies with just plain old water. Staying hydrated is the key you know.

[huskernut]

As far as moral acceptability is concerned, I assume that all men on the BBS know the rule:

1/2 your age plus 7.

But I can lie about my age, right? By like, 30 years?

[RedPhoenix]

What would the outrage be if this was a High School Jr or Sr having sex with his 56 year old gym teacher?

What would the outrage be if he had kidnapped the kid?

[Showman]

What is it about Minnesota anyway? And what exactly is a Golden Gopher?

It's like a Cleveland Steamer but with...oh never mind.

[Squatchsker]

What is it about Minnesota anyway? And what exactly is a Golden Gopher?

Ask Toby&Bruce.