[elwoodblues]

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The problem isn't this one case, its the trend toward paranoia in the schools over normal play and development (some schools have banned touch football, because it could lead to more touching, what nonsense), and the belief that the government should replace parents

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This isn't a school issue, it is a criminal case. That the assault took place at school shouldn't be relevant.

How should a prosecutor look at the following:

A 13 year old slaps a girl's butt (without her permission) at a mall

vs.

A 13 year old slaps a girl's butt (without her permission) at school

vs

A 16 year old slaps a girl's butt (without her permission) at a mall


There are a few questions -- should we make a distinction betwen location of the offense when deciding whether to prosecute; at what age for these types of offenses should we begin to prosecute?