Do we really need to have any age of consent for sex?

Article Abstract:

There are a number of strong arguments in favour of having an age of consent. It is preferable to allow young people to have the opportunity to complete their education before they have sex or marry. However, it is important to realize that the age of consent does not necessarily have any connection with sexual morality. It is probably now impossible to ensure that any criminal law which differentiates consent from physical maturity serves any useful purpose.

Column, Ethical aspects, Age of consent

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Koizumi pays tribute to Japan's war dead, provoking fury across Asia

Article Abstract:

There have been mixed reactions to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, which commemorates the 2.5 million Japanese who have died in wars since the 19th century. The visit was approved by Japanese right-wingers, but was met with protests from people across Asia who saw it as a sign of reviving Japanese militarism.

Japan, Political activity, Koizumi, Junichiro, Shrines

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