Bouncing off of this thread:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-627384.html
about the age of consent, where I stated that the “age of consent” as defined in law does not necessarily represent a person’s actual mental, emotional, and physical capacity to understand the nature and consequences of sexual activity, and that perhaps “underage” people could take a test to gain the legal capacity to consent, but that such a scheme would be difficult to design and run in real life.
Propose how it could be done. Bonus points for designing a fundamentally fair system.
Things to consider:
- Is a “Sex License” only needed for people who would otherwise be below the age of consent, or does everyone need one?
e.g.
Kid: “Daddy, why don’t I have any cousins?”
Dad: “Well, son, it’s because my sister never managed to get her Sex License.”
-
What are the qualifications for licensure? Do you have to pass a test on STD’s? On symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of STD’s? Do you need a psychological evaluation?
-
What can you be denied a license for?
DSI Agent: “You will not be issued a license at this time.”
Random Citizen: “Why?”
DSI Agent: "Our evaluator rated you a 45 on your Sexual Attitudes Psychological Evaluation. You need at least a 50 to receive your license. You also got a 28 on the “Positions” test. You need a 30 to pass. Study the “State of Maryland Healthy Sex For Life” book and come back in at least one month.
- Can your license be revoked? If so, what for?
E.g.:
Girlfriend: “Dear, we need to use a condom.”
Boyfriend: “Why?”
Girlfriend: “Well, I got a letter from the Department of Sexual Intercourse saying that my Sex License will be suspended if I get another “oops” within the next 12 months.”
- At what jurisdictional level are licenses issued? What happens when people come from jurisdictions without sex licensing?
E.g.:
Police: “Stop, you’re under arrest for unlawful sex!”
Male Canadian Tourist: “What?”
Female Canadian Tourist: “Huh? We’re married and over 18”
Police: “This is America. Let me see your sex license!”
Male Canadian Tourist: “I’ve never heard of such a thing! We don’t have them at home.”
Police: “Come along now, you’ll like sex offender jail.”