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Why Older Men Using ‘Legal Age’ as an Excuse to be Predatory is a Massive Problem
“If she’s 18, she’s good to go” — Mark (35 years old)
There’s a conversation that ‘some’ men have, one that revolves around the concept of a girl’s “legal age.” They talk about women and girls not in terms of maturity, respect, or personhood, but in terms of legality.
When they say, “She’s 18, so it’s fine,” they’re not acknowledging her as an adult with a voice and choices. They’re simply acknowledging that society won’t punish them for pursuing her.
Turning Human Beings into Legal Loopholes
The moment a young girl turns 18, she isn’t magically transformed into a mature, experienced adult. But for some men, that’s when she becomes “fair game.”
It’s like they’re counting down the days until they can legally sexualize her without repercussions. This obsession with the age of consent isn’t about respecting laws—it’s about dodging consequences. It’s a mindset that treats human beings like legal loopholes, not like people.
The Problem Isn’t Just Creepy—It’s Predatory
This fixation on the “legal age” isn’t just gross—it’s predatory. Men who cling to this mindset aren’t…
