The fine is $1,143 BTW

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        No legally, they’re a juvenile, and legally, if they did something illegal, they would be charging them as an adult.

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        Correct but someone who is between the ages of 14 to 17 is considered a juvenile, and not a child. This dude was almost 18, in 2 months time, legally he’s an adult, in 2 months time, he isn’t going to magically mature into a less dumb person.

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          A bar that served alcohol to someone who was two months from their 21st birthday would still get fined for selling to a minor. The law is the law.

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              But somebody at that age shouldnt have to work a job that is operating heavy machinery like that. Obviously there’s going to be frequent injuries when somebody young works in positions like these.

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        For what? Allowing 16 year olds to work isn’t something new…most 16 year olds want jobs so they have spending cash and it allows them to experience becoming adults. When should someone be allowed to work? 21 for you? Or 25 so their mind is finally fully developed?

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          Look at how you completely avoided my question and rephrased it to fit your own question that you then threw at me.

          Are you actually processing what I say and responding? Or are you just waiting for me to finish so you can say your part?

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      Found the libertarian.

      Something tells me there’s a reason we don’t let 17 year olds vote, drink, have sex with adults and run for office

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        The age of consent in a majority of states is 16. Then another 7 states are 17.

        Most big population states like Cali / Texas / Florida are 18 but Illinois and New York are both 17.