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_AdjI_ posted...

And that's precisely the problem: When you demonize the thoughts by so closely associating them with the actions as to use the same words, those who have the thoughts but haven't yet acted on them are going to bottle them up instead of seeking help or healthy outlets. Pedophiles that don't progress into child molesters deserve respect for their self-control, not the same vilification that they would face if they did find themselves a toddler to diddle.

Respect? how about just being a normal freaking human with some self control? Most/many guys find women attractive but don't consider raping them. I don't even quite understand how anyone find pre-pubescent children attractive in a sexual way, it doesn't make any sense, especially that there are enough for it to be well known throughout history.

IF you do find children attractive, I would actually suggest getting help. I think what the person means is if they report it, they go to jail because they have looked at child porn or something. I'm pretty sure before you get to that point you would know, and should get help before doing so.

I don't think being a pedophile is a criminal offense, but owning or creating child porn is and should be. I even consider virutal (anime etc) child porn should be illegal because it could escalate someone etc. You shouldn't be arrested for your thoughts, but you should for your actions, especially if those actions harm others or put others in harms way.

And yeah, if there is solid proof (actual video, dna evidence etc) that you molested a child, you should be locked up and the key thrown away or given the option of true castration (unless there is a way to ensure chemical castration is 100% effective and that the person can't just stop taking drugs etc) or the option to be put to death (your choice).

Laws are meant to protect people, but if someone is hurting a child, and ignores such laws, then they should not be put in a position to ruin another life, one way or another.

That being said, I don't think the prison system in the US works, and it's horrible. There should be "towns" that have security around them for sex offenders and others who are not safe to be part of society, but who can live mostly normal lives inside, working and living etc, even with (monitored) internet access. They could easily be made to actually generate money/taxes instead of cost tax payers a ton each year, and you could use such places to ensure dangerous people were not free to possibly harm others in the future.

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