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Chris
08-28-2013, 08:07 PM
What Can Be Done About Pedophilia? (http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/08/what-can-be-done-about-pedophilia/279024/) answers, with caveats, the question:


So are pedophiles “born that way”?

In studies, pedophiles show signs that their sexual interests are related to brain structure and that at least some differences existed in their brains before birth. For example, pedophiles show greatly elevated rates of non-right-handedness and minor physical anomalies. Thus, although pedophilia should never be confused with homosexuality, pedophilia can be meaningfully described as a sexual orientation. Scientists have more specifically called it an “age orientation.” Caution has to be used, however, so as not to confuse the scientific use of the phrase “sexual orientation” with its use in law. Because the phrase “sexual orientation” has been used as shorthand (or as a euphemism) for homosexuality, there exist laws and policies barring discrimination on the basis of “sexual orientation.” These were not likely intended to refer to pedophilia.

But on the question of moral choice and social responsibility they do not hesitate to answer the following:


Is it reasonable to be afraid that, if we recognize pedophilia as a sexual orientation, we will have to consider it socially acceptable?

It is reasonable for questions of social acceptability to be directed at behaviors. People are responsible for their behaviors, not their thoughts or sexual attractions. For example, we very readily acknowledge that a typical heterosexual man will, while just walking down the street, find some women sexually attractive. We would not, however, conclude it is socially acceptable for him to coerce any of those women into sex. Thinking of pedophilia as an innate characteristic that a person did not choose and cannot change can go a very long way in helping society come to a rational response to the problem—one that can help prevent molestation of children.

roadmaster
08-28-2013, 08:21 PM
It's a choice and the ones who do it know it's wrong but hope not to get caught. Just like people who steal, some will change and some won't. Most threaten the kids knowing what they are doing is wrong or try to make them think that is what love is. Kids are easy pray and most won't say anything until they get older. Once a person crosses a line and accepts this as something they can't stop, they become dangerous to children. They are only sorry when caught because it's about them then and their life, not the children they hurt. This behavior is not a disorder it's a crime and should be treated as such.

strollingbonez
08-29-2013, 06:53 AM
It's a choice and the ones who do it know it's wrong but hope not to get caught. Just like people who steal, some will change and some won't.

Child molestors do more than 'steal' comparing this to a property crime is totally short sighted on your part.

Most threaten the kids knowing what they are doing is wrong or try to make them think that is what love is.

you have a really warped view of this.....i dont think kids who are molested mistake it for 'love'


Kids are easy pray and most won't say anything until they get older.

kids are easy prey and molesters know how to manipulate kids...normally with threats of no one will believe you...and you are enjoying this etc

Once a person crosses a line and accepts this as something they can't stop, they become dangerous to children. They are only sorry when caught because it's about them then and their life, not the children they hurt. This behavior is not a disorder it's a crime and should be treated as such.

with the last statement i agree totally....it is a crime...simple as that...

Cigar
08-29-2013, 06:55 AM
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Chris
08-29-2013, 07:07 AM
Right, cigar, cut it our with the distractions.

Cigar
08-29-2013, 07:11 AM
Right, cigar, cut it our with the distractions.

Time to hit the showers ... sport. :laugh:

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