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Julian Sanchez | 7.19.2003 3:59 AM

The Economist reports that, under Britain's new sex law, teen kissing is proscribed. Two high school sophomores locking lips on a park bench could (in theory—one hopes nobody would actually prosecute such a case) get five years in prison each.

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Anonymous 22 years ago

But, of course, the law would exclude gays kissing at ball games.
D Anghelone 22 years ago

On commission to The Economist?

Is Hilary Benn naive? - sex crime overhaul
Plutarck 22 years ago

Who will protect us from mutually consenting people engaging in acts of affection, love, caring, passion, and relief - IN PUBLIC?!?!?!

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