Although I am neither Paedophile nor Homosexual, there was a time when Homosexuals were treated in the same way, people thought they could be cured often by some really extreme methods.
Now we are in a somewhat more enlightened age our attitudes toward Homosexuality have changed.
I don't think Paedophilia could ever become as acceptable as Homosexuality, but it makes one think when you consider attitudes toward them were quite extreme.
Homosexuality was never about taking advantage of people who could not say no. I have heard this argument before and it holds no water. You are correct in stating that homosexuality was once considered a mental illness. However, it was a mental illness which affected no one other than the homosexual and his or her chosen mate, another homosexual. A pedophile seeks out children. These children are not willing accomplices in his or her sexual deviancy. They are often too young to even understand what it is that is happening to them. In short, homosexuality has no victims while pedophilia does have victims, victims who often suffer for the rest of their lives.
Be careful what arguments you offer on this subject. The one you offer here is the one offered by many pedophiles. Makes you just a tad suspect.
IIN that I find paedophilia incredibly amusing?
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Thought provoking, a good post disthing.
Here's another for all to consider.
Although I am neither Paedophile nor Homosexual, there was a time when Homosexuals were treated in the same way, people thought they could be cured often by some really extreme methods.
Now we are in a somewhat more enlightened age our attitudes toward Homosexuality have changed.
I don't think Paedophilia could ever become as acceptable as Homosexuality, but it makes one think when you consider attitudes toward them were quite extreme.
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Homosexuality was never about taking advantage of people who could not say no. I have heard this argument before and it holds no water. You are correct in stating that homosexuality was once considered a mental illness. However, it was a mental illness which affected no one other than the homosexual and his or her chosen mate, another homosexual. A pedophile seeks out children. These children are not willing accomplices in his or her sexual deviancy. They are often too young to even understand what it is that is happening to them. In short, homosexuality has no victims while pedophilia does have victims, victims who often suffer for the rest of their lives.
Be careful what arguments you offer on this subject. The one you offer here is the one offered by many pedophiles. Makes you just a tad suspect.
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Thank you, Brian, of course you are quite correct, Homosexuality involves two consenting Adults whereas Paedophilia is a predatory activity.