Re:I'm a pedophile, but not a monster
by x1798DE on Thursday December 31, 2015 @10:09AM
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I always feel really bad for pedophiles, but one issue with comparing attitudes towards homosexuality and attitudes towards pedophilia is that the solution to the homosexuality issue was to stop trying to "cure" it and let homosexuals indulge their desires. I find it highly unlikely that that will ever be the desirable solution to the pedophilia problem.
Consider how difficult it would be for a homosexual person to just act straight for their entire life, even if they can openly acknowledge their true selves.
Re:I'm a pedophile, but not a monster
by mwhuang2 on Thursday December 31, 2015 @10:55AM
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Right, the key difference is that children are below the age of consent. I was just comparing how both were given unfair negative stereotypes for having an orientation different from the norm.
Consider how difficult it would be for a homosexual person to just act straight for their entire life, even if they can openly acknowledge their true selves.