Political Weirdos

I take your point about the influence media has but this is not unique to America.

Child marriage is a truly global issue that cuts across countries, cultures, religions and ethnicities.

Child marriages have historically been common and continue to be widespread, particularly in developing nations in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. However, developed nations also face a lack of protections for children. In the United States, for instance, child marriage is still legal in 37 states.

Predation on underage girls and boys is global. Paedophiles don’t restrict themselves to national borders.