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In reply to the discussion: 'Paedophilia is natural and normal for males' [View all]Xithras
(16,191 posts)...and that pedophilia occurs along a spectrum. At one end of the spectrum are otherwise typical hetero or homosexual men who are primarily attracted to adults, but who might be mildly turned on by a naked child running past at a pool or something (low probability that they would ever molest anyone). At the other end of the spectrum were heterosexual or homosexual men who were ONLY attracted to children, and who would actively pursue and groom them (high probability that they would offend). Most of the pedophiles were in the middle. They didn't have any defined sexual interest in children, but they didn't find it offensive either. They wouldn't necessarily groom a child with the intent to molest them, but given the opportunity might engage in sexual activity with them (their probability of doing so depends on their position on the spectrum).
The belief that pedophilia is part of the "normal" spectrum of human sexual interests isn't new. Saying that is NOT the same as saying that it should be acceptable or allowable. I'm all for adults having whatever consensual kinky sex they want to have, but children cannot consent, and without consent any sexual contact is rape. There is a HUGE difference between saying that something is a "normal" part of the human sexual spectrum, and saying that something should be permissible or allowed by society.
If you find children attractive, well, I'm sorry that nature did that do you. But if you touch a child, you should be locked away for a very long time. Keep your "normal" attraction in your head.