Couple set up Craigslist ad for sex with dog; receives probation, not prison

[kitler53]

mysticwolf said:

kitler53 said:

mysticwolf said:
I mean, I'm not really into that kinda stuff but I guess as long as it isn't rape then whatever. How come a dog doesn't get arrested when he tries to hump a kid? Huh? answer me that.

because the law doesn't view animals as sentient and are therefore unable to give consent.  it's the same argument as having sex with a "consenting" minor still qualifies as rape.

That's a dumb law, especially when it's obvious that the dog wants it my the humping of the girl's leg or whatever. The sex-with-minor = rape law is also dumb. Just because you are under 18 (or whatever the consentual age in your area is), doesn't mean you can't think straight or give consent or whatever. Because that's basically what the law is saying.

If I'm a 16 year old girl and I want to have sex with my 18 year old boyfriend, I should be able to do that without it being illegal. It's completely an invasion of free will and personal business.

what if the girl was 14?  or 12?  or 6?  or 6 months?  

law is applied broadly without special consideration for individuals.  18 is as good a line as any i suppose to be more or less feel confident that the a person understands the choices they make.