The first reason why a minor consenting to have sex with a person three years or older than her should not be considered rape legal is that teenagers should be better informed about sex before leaving. to decide for themselves. William Keating, Norfolk County District Attorney, said: "I came into this position thinking that this generation of young people would be much more sexually aware than any other generation, especially mine, but that is not just not the case. » (Walker 3). It's really surprising how many people ignore this and Keating clearly points this out. Thomas Malvesti, police lieutenant and chief of the department's community services bureau, said, “This needs to be an ongoing educational program. So we give them a little taste in elementary school, a little more in middle school, and we come back to high school again. » (Walker 3). Here, Malvesti explains the best way to inform children and adolescents about sexuality. If adolescents were fully aware of this, then you should allow them to make their own informed decision about whether or not they wish to consent to sex. The second reason why a minor consenting to sex with someone three years or older than them should not be considered statutory rape is that the government should not be so involved. In an article on statutory rape, George Bisharat, a professor at Hasting College of the Law, said: “Making examples of people by sending them to prison seems unfair. I can't imagine that (53) DA offices across the state all simultaneously made the decision to reactivate these laws. They are asked to do it from above. And what prosecutor wouldn't jump at the chance to get more money, increase staff, and possibly gain some political influence? (Finz 2) Bisharat ex...... middle of paper ...... This is their life to live and they should be able to make their own choices. All of the opposition's statements are either illogical or beneficial to the assertion that a minor having sex with someone 3 years or older should not be considered rape. Works Cited Finz, Stacy. “Rape convictions increase. » Chronicle of San Francisco (SanFrancisco, California). February 25, 1998: A1+. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 29, 2014McCullough, Marie. “Creating babies against the law: an expanded debate.” » Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). April 6, 1997: A1+. Researcher on SIRS issues. Internet. April 14, 2014 Shin, Annys. “A new version of an old law.” Ms. May/June 1998: 27. SIRSIssues Researcher. Internet. April 14, 2014. Walker, Christopher. “Classified risky: behind closed doors. » Patriot Ledger (Quincy, MA). May 20. 2002: researcher on np SIRS issues. Internet. April 29. 2014