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If the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence indicated that pedophilia were an inheritable sexual orientation, like heterosexuality, would you favor legalizing it on those grounds alone? Why or why not?
Nope. There are indications that psychopathic behavior is partly genetic as well (decreased empathy, higher-strung emotions), but genetics alone do not override consent: murder or sex.
Nope. Lack of informed consent from one party.
There are a lot of things that are outside of a person's control, but it is not in the interests of society to try and judge these based on the perspective of the individual, to be honest.
What? But...but...if homosexual relationships are legit, then doesn't that mean pedophilic relationships are legit? Don't you guys recognize your responsibility to assert that there's a slippery slope?
If the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence indicated that pedophilia were an inheritable sexual orientation, like heterosexuality, would you favor legalizing it on those grounds alone? Why or why not?
I believe pedophilia is really just another sexual orientation and that having those attractions in of itself is neutral, but I don't support legalizing sex between pre-pubescent children and adults. Physically, pre-pubescent children are not developed enough to handle sex, particularly with adults.
Hello SF!
What do you think the age of consent should be? Marriage is allowed in some US States at 13, I believe? The UK AoC is 16 yrs..... but what is correct?
What? But...but...if homosexual relationships are legit because sexual orientation is innate, then doesn't that mean pedophilic relationships are legit if pedophilia turns out to be a sexual orientation? Don't you guys recognize your responsibility to assert that there's a slippery slope?
Doesn't it suck when you build a bear trap, and all you catch are fluffy bunnies?
If the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence indicated that pedophilia were an inheritable sexual orientation, like heterosexuality, would you favor legalizing it on those grounds alone? Why or why not?
Doesn't it suck when you build a bear trap, and all you catch are fluffy bunnies?
Marriage is allowed in some US States at 13, I believe?
Marriage with parental consent is allowed as young as 13 in Illinois, 12 in Arkansas, and perhaps those ages elsewhere too.
Good point.
Kids here seem be sexually mature at 12 ish. But...... if a 25yr old adult was to cross the 16yr line it could mean many years in prison, attacks in the street, etc.
Our system does seem to recognise that young teens do have relationships and do have sex...... a kind of 'blind eye' situation, but the (big) penalties kick in at a certain age...... maybe where an 18 yr old breaks the law. I don't know......
Its okay for people to be pedophiles. Really it is.
But only if they dont touch kids because kids cant consent. Simple as that.
Its okay for people to be pedophiles. Really it is.
But only if they dont touch kids because kids cant consent. Simple as that.