So to resolve this problem, we are just going to kill them all? And what? Create a superior race? ...Sound familiar?
Originally posted by lombozo
Chissler - C'mon my friend. Pedophilia is something that cannot be defended.
Remember, for the sake of discussion.
And yes, I am prepared to defend it. But anyone who takes two seconds to look into my post history, will know that this stance is for the sake of
discussion.
Originally posted by lombozo
Comparing homosexuality to pedophilia is like comparing an apple to a pumpkin.
Actually it is not. It used to be considered "sexually deviant" to participate in homosexual activities. We righted them wrongs. Today, most
people, accept that it is perfectly natural for individuals of the same sex to participate in sexual activities. Now, I am not saying that it is
perfectly natural for an adult to have sex with a child. Not in any way, shame or form. Please reread that sentence, I am not condoning this.
However, we need to understand that this could certainly be an innate behaviour that the individual was born with. Yes they are stealing the
innocence of the child and probably causing them more harm than any of us can imagine. However, we assume that the pedophile is out to cause harm, or
is even aware of what he or she is doing. They may be participating in these activities, just as if you or I would participate in activities with our
loved ones. If this is the case, they certainly should not be executed. Grant it, the innocence of a child is something I am prepared to lay my life
down for, so we can not allow these individuals to simply wander the streets. So it be necessary to implement some sort of system, but a system that
does not entail execution.
If thirty, forty years ago, we looked at homosexuals as "creatures", who is to say that in another thirty, or forty years, we would not look at
pedophiles as "creatures". The comparison is applicable, because we view pedophilia today, as we viewed homosexuality yesterday.
Years ago a lot of people would of advocated the public persecution of homosexuality. Today, people openly advocate the public persecution of
pedophilia.
Originally posted by lombozo
You're right about the persecution that homosexuals had to endure, and to a degree, still do. That's irrefutable. However, homosexuals are
consenting sexual partners.
Consent is the crux of this issue. And culpability is something we can not overlook. By law, the child can not consent to sex. I agree with this
and would fight for it. However, culpability is something that we can only presume. There are a large percentage of pedophiles that may be out to
exploit children, and should be persecuted for this. By execution? No. But to the fullest extent of the law, aside from capital punishment. In the
same breath, there are pedophiles that may have a genuine love for a child, as others have a genuine love for males, females, etc.
Alls that I am saying is they may not be out to exploit the child, any more than I, or you, exploits our partner. Grant it, exploitation does exist
and is punishable by law, which I do support. But we can only presume the culpability on the matter. Even though they are guilty, there may be no
intent to actually inflict harm. With that in mind, this is why I do not support the overt persecution of pedophilia. Persecution is not the answer
to the problem. We need to take a holistic approach to the matter, and really try to understand the psyche of a pedophile.
Originally posted by lombozo
Pedophilia? Someone is taking the innocence of a child. I am a father of a toddler, and I see on a daily basis exactly how innocent little ones are.
True wonder, amazement, and curiosity are commonplace about everything. I've read stories of children younger than mine who have been molested. Sorry
Chiss, but I could not disagree with you any more than I do on this.
I know that you are not a proponent of the death penalty, and you know that I am. I think that this impending law is a good one
Like I've said, I think the problem exists on how society views pedophilia. Rather than a crime, it should be a disease. We once viewed
homosexuality as a disease, today we understand it as a natural sexual preference. Well, having sex with kids is never going to be natural. I
understand that. So we are never going to condone this, or permit it. But what we can do is take these individuals who were born with this, and try
to help them understand why it is, the way they are.
They need help. A bullet is not the answer.
Very sensitive subject, I hope I have not offended anyone. Like I've said, while I agree with much that I say, I say this to participate in a
constructive conversation. Do not assume anything of me, just engage me on the conversation itself.
Lombozo, my friend, thank you for the response. Thank you for understanding my position, and the reasoning for making this stance.
Here's to a great discussion.
ed up. Many who were abused turn and
abuse the next generation. The link in the chain must be broken some how. 
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Yeah,I'm from Texas.. By the way, what exactly do you know about Texas that qualifies you to make a statement like "a
state like Texas?" Hmmm.. 
