> If it’s consensual obviously a 16 year old is fine.

That's not obvious to me. For example, would it be fine for a rich, powerful 40 year old to sleep with a 16 year old? Given the power inbalance, is consent really possible?

> It’s the law.

Lots of very not 'fine' things are legal.

Would it be fine for a poor, weak 40 year old to sleep with a rich 16 year old? Asking for a friend.

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