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83. Except their testimony at the school board and such.

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Fri May 24, 2013, 07:28 PM

May 2013

Plus the fact they are Pentecostals who are batshit crazy homophobes.

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EXCLUSIVE: Parents of underage victim in Kate Hunt's case defend actions [View all] shawn703 May 2013 OP

"in the case that has gripped the nation' alcibiades_mystery May 2013 #1

Assuming they are just not lieing through their teeth Drale May 2013 #2

Parents want to protect their minor child, who is 14 years old. LisaL May 2013 #8

18 is an adult according to the government Drale May 2013 #10

Being in high school at 18 doesn't make someone not a legal adult. LisaL May 2013 #11

You can not help who you fall in love with Drale May 2013 #15

A 17 and 18 year old would be legal. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #18

"One of a range of possible outcomes." Drale May 2013 #20

Again, a range of possible outcomes. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #22

If you were the parent of the 14 year old shawn703 May 2013 #26

Isn't parenting about keeping a child safe? Not assuring he or she loves you forever? IronicNews May 2013 #98

No justification... onpatrol98 May 2013 #143

Would you draw the line anywhere? marshall May 2013 #199

Because there are TONS of gay kids out at those ages/schools, right? IdaBriggs May 2013 #58

So, if Kate was male, would you feel the same? AtheistCrusader May 2013 #12

I would. GermanSmoker May 2013 #14

Well, in this case, the law of the appropriate jurisdiction prohibits such a relationship. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #16

Actually, tabasco May 2013 #80

As long as they love each other and theirs no hint of abuse in any way Drale May 2013 #17

The law defines that age differential as prima facie evidence of abuse. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #19

I'm arguing that the law is wrong Drale May 2013 #21

Equal protection under the law. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #23

That would be more comfortable treestar May 2013 #29

thought that's what it is in all the states...but there is a difference if the genders are the same Alameda May 2013 #34

When it comes to teens treestar May 2013 #39

I am glad she didn't take the plea deal. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #40

+1 davidpdx May 2013 #206

Sometimes, the law is an ass. Comrade Grumpy May 2013 #32

Quite frequently, actually primavera May 2013 #155

Age is a poor indicator of unequal power primavera May 2013 #159

You seem like the exception to me shawn703 May 2013 #163

True, my situation was extreme primavera May 2013 #204

Still, this is an exception shawn703 May 2013 #205

you are 23 sector16 May 2013 #115

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin May 2013 #119

my sister is just about 3 years older than I am magical thyme May 2013 #202

Funny thing, the parents didnt stop the relationship when the older girl was 17. rhett o rick May 2013 #69

There's no proof that the parents knew about any relationship when the older girl was 17 shawn703 May 2013 #70

Somebody lied about what happened Yo_Mama May 2013 #93

I agree. I dont think a 14 y/o should be involved in a sexual relationship. rhett o rick May 2013 #100

tell me they'd have a problem with it if it was a straight relationship dlwickham May 2013 #103

Who wouldn't have a problem with their 14 year old having a sexual relationship shawn703 May 2013 #105

I don't know where you live dlwickham May 2013 #118

Exactly my point shawn703 May 2013 #139

I don't think you understood what the other poster meant. BuelahWitch May 2013 #147

What proof do you have for your belief they are bigots? shawn703 May 2013 #149

How did the younger girls parents find out about the relationship? davidpdx May 2013 #207

I don't know that the parents ever stated shawn703 May 2013 #210

I thought I heard that both the basketball coach and another parent were involved davidpdx May 2013 #213

It happens all the time and doesn't make the news Yo_Mama May 2013 #108

one of my sisters dated a high school senior when she was in like 8th grade dlwickham May 2013 #117

Dating, but sex with an 8th grader? Yo_Mama May 2013 #165

I am getting kidn of tired of all the anecdotes. Some parents might approve, but some wouldn't. LisaL May 2013 #188

18 is hardly an adult... she was a HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR.... justagurlinseattle May 2013 #121

Phone call PROVES Kate had stopped seeing their daughter....... justagurlinseattle May 2013 #125

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin May 2013 #136

Phone calls prove nothing of the sort. LisaL May 2013 #156

phone calls only prove they stopped calling on those 2 phones. uppityperson May 2013 #172

Not so fast. Are you referring to the quote? magical thyme May 2013 #203

Parental control RayStar May 2013 #9

Their daughter is 14. LisaL May 2013 #13

Good luck with the prosecution when the defense puts her on the stand. IdaBriggs May 2013 #60

"Did you engage in consensual sexual activity?" "Yes" Daniel537 May 2013 #61

Except for the jury nullification that *will* occur. nt IdaBriggs May 2013 #63

Nobody can ever predict how a jury is going to rule. Daniel537 May 2013 #64

If not, voir dire is going to be interesting. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #209

She couldn't legally engage in consensual sexual activity at 14. LisaL May 2013 #84

Minors cannot consent. Period. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #94

Except it is SELECTIVE prosecution and that is going to bite them. IdaBriggs May 2013 #131

That might change things. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #157

National Media Circus madaboutharry May 2013 #102

And whose fault is that? rebecca_herman May 2013 #107

The younger girl's parents madaboutharry May 2013 #110

According to them, they tried rebecca_herman May 2013 #114

Seeing as Florida has victim's rights--wherein the victim can ask that felony charges ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #25

I would like a link to that statute shawn703 May 2013 #30

Link... ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #31

So it sounds to me shawn703 May 2013 #35

I do. ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #36

I don't have a problem with the discussion shawn703 May 2013 #42

I wouldn't react the same way as Screaming Meemee... Violet_Crumble May 2013 #122

The parents know their child better than anyone else shawn703 May 2013 #141

There are ways to stop that very easily Drale May 2013 #38

Like I said upthread shawn703 May 2013 #43

How so Drale May 2013 #44

Those weren't the only people with knowledge of the relationship. shawn703 May 2013 #46

They didn't report it in this case Drale May 2013 #48

I don't know about that state, but in mine, they are required to by law. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #50

Yup. mac56 May 2013 #55

Because the parents took action? shawn703 May 2013 #52

The teacher that informed the parents could have informed the police directly. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #49

I think that goes for all states. Teachers are mandatory reporters. LisaL May 2013 #81

REALLY????? justagurlinseattle May 2013 #123

You were mature enough at 14 shawn703 May 2013 #127

So what if a few lives are ruined because not all 14 year olds are mature enough to decide? laundry_queen May 2013 #148

Florida recognizes this shawn703 May 2013 #150

well, I think given the circumstances that's small comfort laundry_queen May 2013 #152

The only thing that raised my concern was... Wait Wut May 2013 #33

Your right, it was wrong for the daughter to disappear like that but Drale May 2013 #41

What if 14 year old "fell in love" with a 40 year old? Would that 40 year old get this much support? LisaL May 2013 #76

Because 40 is obviously different then 18. Jennicut May 2013 #96

We're talking about two high school students, not 40-year-olds n/t BuelahWitch May 2013 #146

If they're telling the truth.... Captain Stern May 2013 #3

Shame RayStar May 2013 #4

The basketball coach contacted the victim's parents and told them they were in a relationship. ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #28

One of the sexual encounters occurred on school grounds shawn703 May 2013 #45

I have no problem with that. I have no problem with Kate getting in trouble. ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #56

The term "jail bait" is not new. Neither is this issue. Evergreen Emerald May 2013 #138

It has nothing to do with gay zeemike May 2013 #5

say what? Kali May 2013 #106

Well i know I was. zeemike May 2013 #116

I wouldn't call 14 a child laundry_queen May 2013 #151

Well I am glad you were not effected by it. zeemike May 2013 #161

And I say infantilizing teens is causing an equal amount of issues. laundry_queen May 2013 #177

You equate not having sex with being treated like a child. zeemike May 2013 #180

No, I don't - that is twisting my words and I never said that. laundry_queen May 2013 #183

Did not mean to twist your words zeemike May 2013 #187

As a hypothetical, flip the gender of the older party in the relationship. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #6

Well it sure wouldn't get as much sympathy on DU, if an 18 year old male was accused LisaL May 2013 #7

As the mother of a 14-year-old son, if this case were two high school students? ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #27

Ditto laundry_queen May 2013 #153

I can't speak for the entire nation, but... Wait Wut May 2013 #37

it`s against the law no matter who it is madrchsod May 2013 #24

Wait, now the younger girl is 14? Earlier reports indicated she was 15 when they started dating. haele May 2013 #47

That's what I initially saw as well: 15 to 17. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #51

15/17 is what the first reports said Drale May 2013 #53

Unfortunately shawn703 May 2013 #54

ROFLMA! Hysterical! Because telling a teenager to "stay away" from their "TRUE LOVE" IdaBriggs May 2013 #57

Under the law, 14-year olds can't consent to sex. Daniel537 May 2013 #59

That is NOT how things work in real life. IdaBriggs May 2013 #62

People do go to jail for statutory rape. Daniel537 May 2013 #66

Yes they do. Which is why teenage virginity is so common. IdaBriggs May 2013 #71

you were asserting that parents could be charged Kali May 2013 #104

Ran away from home, or snuck out of the house? shawn703 May 2013 #68

Exception versus the rule, and over reaching by the DA. IdaBriggs May 2013 #72

Who said anything about religious beliefs shawn703 May 2013 #75

"Victim" - lol! IdaBriggs May 2013 #82

Yes, victim shawn703 May 2013 #88

SEX CRIMES?????? justagurlinseattle May 2013 #124

As with most crimes shawn703 May 2013 #126

This is not a sex crime. This is a high school romance with idiot parents. IdaBriggs May 2013 #129

Idiot parents? shawn703 May 2013 #134

Eighteen cynzke May 2013 #65

If you're 17 christx30 May 2013 #73

I don't think anyone here can fairly judge this Marrah_G May 2013 #67

According to the parents, 14 year old also run away and they say she was with the 18 year old. LisaL May 2013 #74

They don't like that their daughter is a LESBIAN HockeyMom May 2013 #77

I fail to see anything that supports this claim. LisaL May 2013 #78

Except their testimony at the school board and such. IdaBriggs May 2013 #83

Please provide a link to their school board testimony shawn703 May 2013 #92

Go google yourself. IdaBriggs May 2013 #130

Obviously I did shawn703 May 2013 #132

Strange. I read it the first time on Huffington Post. IdaBriggs May 2013 #133

Oh I have no doubt it was reported the way you said shawn703 May 2013 #135

Having your parents get your girlfriend arrested crosses the line into idiots. IdaBriggs May 2013 #142

I think you're mistaken shawn703 May 2013 #144

link? n/t tammywammy May 2013 #101

She is 15 NOW HockeyMom May 2013 #85

You should read the police affidavit. LisaL May 2013 #86

No, that is a lie Yo_Mama May 2013 #95

LisaL is right shawn703 May 2013 #79

They are 18 and 15 HockeyMom May 2013 #87

Again, you don't know what you are talking about here. LisaL May 2013 #89

Read the affidavit shawn703 May 2013 #90

Exactly. LisaL May 2013 #91

The initial reports were WRONG and they were 14/18 when they had sex? Reporting INACCCURATE INFO uppityperson May 2013 #173

um, according to Kate's mother's blog, they became friends after magical thyme May 2013 #198

Yeah, parents of girls never want older boys charged. Union Scribe May 2013 #111

Would you arrest MY daughter, HockeyMom May 2013 #192

It depends shawn703 May 2013 #193

Same as this case HockeyMom May 2013 #194

The differences shawn703 May 2013 #197

stop repeating FALSEHOODS cali May 2013 #200

You don't know that if the girl spent the night at an 18 year-old boy's house Yo_Mama May 2013 #195

The newscaster seemed like she was indicating we should cut down on 'internet activism'. IronicNews May 2013 #97

Apparently these interviews with the parents are in a controlled environment ScreamingMeemie May 2013 #120

"underage victim" and "the case that has gripped the nation" PSPS May 2013 #99

The parents of the 14 year old girl are the ones who should be charged... Locut0s May 2013 #109

Which girl...and for what? nt Union Scribe May 2013 #112

oh right not clear the way I posted it... Locut0s May 2013 #113

For what crime? N/T shawn703 May 2013 #128

it makes no sense under any law. cali May 2013 #137

How would you write a law protecting children? Evergreen Emerald May 2013 #140

Oh please! They were students at the same high school BuelahWitch May 2013 #145

No, you don't understand. LisaL May 2013 #154

And there is no switch to turn a 14 yo brain into an adult Evergreen Emerald May 2013 #191

Charged with what? I am honestly curious what they should be charged with as I haven't heard this. uppityperson May 2013 #174

Scum of the Earth. Tien1985 May 2013 #158

I think more regret shawn703 May 2013 #160

Doubt it Tien1985 May 2013 #166

What evidence do you have shawn703 May 2013 #167

From the description of it in the link you posted. Tien1985 May 2013 #168

So yes shawn703 May 2013 #169

That's not what the parents said Tien1985 May 2013 #170

I'm curious why shawn703 May 2013 #171

I think they Tien1985 May 2013 #178

"I do think the parents are responsible for this media circus" shawn703 May 2013 #181

I think it was predictable Tien1985 May 2013 #184

Not sure how predictable this response really was shawn703 May 2013 #186

I think Tien1985 May 2013 #189

I don't think it's necessary shawn703 May 2013 #190

The younger girl's parents are "responsible for the media circus" and hence "scum"? uppityperson May 2013 #182

Read my Tien1985 May 2013 #185

Kate's parents LIED about the younger girl's parents to smear them in the court of public opinion. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #208

This blog Tien1985 May 2013 #211

That's a pretty good post. AtheistCrusader May 2013 #212

What is the difference between "sneak out" and "run away"? Trying to understand the different takes uppityperson May 2013 #175

The younger girl left her home without telling her parents shawn703 May 2013 #179

Considering I know at least three guys who were arrested at 18 Nikia May 2013 #162

I think the big deal is that an accused is a cute girl rather than some burly male. LisaL May 2013 #164

Exactly. I do not either. eom uppityperson May 2013 #176

I'm wondering too Yo_Mama May 2013 #196

IMO I have to say life long demo May 2013 #201