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Re:Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth so... by riskable on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:46AM (#46205454)
Yes, but damaging adults is OK. It's only children that must not be damaged.
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Re:Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth so... by barbazoo on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:50AM (#46205501)
Adults are expected to think for themselves. Kids need help because they don’t have the experience yet.
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Re:Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth so... by epolanski on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @09:54AM (#46205555)
If society and parents ban you from something and they do it themselves then the ban has virtually no effect.
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Re:Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth so... by barbazoo on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @10:05AM (#46205693)
That’s right and important to keep in mind.
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Re:Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth so... by kolektiv on Tuesday December 09, 2025 @12:20PM (#46207635)
It's why we see so many infants getting caught for DUIs. Seriously? You seem to be implying that there's no justification/efficacy for any law/ban prohibiting children from engaging in adult activities. That's... something.
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