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but if some 150 pound man [gasp, shudder] comes along and tries to flirt with her, she is presumed to be a helpless infant — the same as a 4 year old.

If that hypothetical 40 year old man was having a sexual relationship with your 14 year old daughter I think your opinion on the matter would likely change.

Shadowmerchant,
Most states’ statutory rape laws also include an age differential in the law. The other component missing is authority. When the older party in a position of authority (teacher, priest, etc) over the younger more complications are introduced.