Obvious(to me at least) I'm not blaming any single individual for the state of affairs in the US currently. Its been a slow progression of the erosion of rights. I also don't think its unique to the US either although I can't say I personally have lived anywhere else.
My point in the whole thing is we in the west seem to like to pick and choose what rights we think people should have arbitrarily. Common sense doesn't seem to be a factor.
In our case: legal rights: 18.yo. (cigs, alco, marriage,voting, driving license, military, you name it). Age of consent: 16 (same like US) Pregnant girl between 16-18 can legally get married if all sides and parents agree. I completely dont understand (culture shock I think) the age/responsibilities ratio in the US. Also if you are 18 yo and in the school - you are adult. Nobody can forcibly keep you there if you feel like not going today or you want to leave earlier (doh!) Maybe it's me, but it makes much more sense.
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