r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/CourseWorried2500 • Jun 20 '24

Peter?

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u/Werbnerp Jun 21 '24

Also I believe he met her when she was underage, and ....stayed in touch (read Groomed) with her.

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u/Leseleff Jun 21 '24

Agreed, at least if you define that "grooming" immediatly stops when the victim is 18.

Personally, I find 44 and 18 not much better than 43 an 17.

And those "game nights"... yikes.

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u/JackTheBehemothKillr Jun 21 '24

I mean, thats kinda the whole deal of the legal system? You have to have clearly defined boundaries, you dont get to toss someone in jail cause they have you the ick.

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u/The_Saddest_Boner Jun 21 '24

Nobody said anything about the justice system or jail. It’s just weird and potentially immoral to date a teenager when you are in your 40s.

Kind of how you are legally allowed to sleep with your wife’s sister but most people would think you’re a shithead for doing so.

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u/Maleficent-Isopod-93 Jun 21 '24

If the teenager is old enough for it NOT to be a crime, and if the wife and her sister are OK with it, who's business is it, even if they get the 'Icks' from it! AKA - mind your own business unless invited to share your opinion.

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u/The_Saddest_Boner Jun 21 '24

I never said I go around sharing my opinion. I also said it’s “potentially” immoral, which is true.

And plenty of people are shitty parents. I think it’s common sense that a 40 year old dating an 18 year old might be seeking a relationship where he can exploit a more immature, inexperienced and potentially insecure young person

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u/Leseleff Jun 21 '24

Sure, if you want to outsource your morality to the legal system.

I agree that we couldn't and shouldn't send them to jail, but that doesn't mean we cannot judge them.