Gelertner, jfengel, and blacksqr all make good points. But I think the most helpful metaphor is that of obtaining a driver's license. Everyone knows that 16-ye

Gelertner, jfengel, and blacksqr all make good points. But I think the most helpful metaphor is that of obtaining a driver's license. Everyone knows that 16-year-old drivers are not quite there in terms of competence and judgment. But you have to start somewhere. As a conservative I sympathize with Gelertner, but I think he's wrong.