On 11/22/05, Gruss Gott wrote:

> The law declares a person an adult at 18.  At that point they should
> be free from government interference in their private lives.

Isn't that a cultural moral?

> As to your points they are hyperbolic and all answered by common sense
> which, for your benefit, I'll help you with:
>
> 1.) teacher explaining bestiality to third graders
> A: Bestiality is not appropriate for sex ed and sex ed is not
> appropriate for 3rd graders.

Not appropriate = morally unacceptable

> 2.) What about the couple having sex in a church for the radio show?
> A: Not familiar with this, but if it's ok with the church, it's ok
> with me.  If not then they're trespassing and could be guilt of
> assault.

If they're members of that church they're not tresspassing and they
were married so no assault.

Sex in public is not appropriate.
Not appropriate = morally unacceptable

> 3.) Having sex with a 12 year old is a moral issue.
> A: No, it's an abuse issue.  A 12 year old is not yet capable of
> making a sound decision to engage in sex and therefore it would be
> abuse.

Based on our moral guidlines. Plenty of cultures have different ages of consent.

> 4.) Doctors having sex with patients.
> A: Again, this is an abuse issue if the patient doesn't agree to it.
> Even if they do, it's an ethical issue and addressable by a medical
> practices authority.
>
ethical = moral

ethic
1 the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty
and obligation
2 a : a set of moral principles or values b : a theory or system of
moral values <the present-day materialistic ethic> c plural but
singular or plural in construction : the principles of conduct
governing an individual or a group <professional ethics> d : a guiding
philosophy

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