They were more serious than usual editions with articles on everything from coming out to age of consent laws to suicide.

A consent law would provide young women with a support system that should exist in their parents or in the state.

He also supports parental consent laws for minors who seek an abortion.

"All age of consent laws must, and forever, be abolished."

That is reflected in the diversity of age of consent laws.

He is, however, opposed to partial birth abortion and in favor of parental consent laws.

No parental notification or consent laws are in place for women seeking abortions.

"In 35 other states, parental notification or consent laws have been enacted."

Ms. Balch said she believed that consent laws were effective.

She is wrong in believing a consent law will do the job.