Pedophilia Pride
June 11, 2016
NICK writes:
Salon defends their very own writer – and self proclaimed pedophile – Todd Nickerson. Of course, Nickerson is seen as an example of virtue because 1) he embraces his pedophile identity proudly and 2) refrains from hurting others at the same time (allegedly). “Love wins,” you see. [Warning: This article contains indecent scenes.]
Laura writes:
Stay tuned for those molested as children saying it has not harmed them.
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Paul C. writes:
It might come as a shock, but I found the man’s plight sad and was not angered by him. There is an excellent movie (Under Suspicion, 2000) that briefly addresses the concern about pedophilia. Gene Hackman’s character is under suspicion for the rapes and murders of two girls about 10-13. Under judgmental questioning, he says, “We sure liked them when we were their age?” or something very close to that. My quote is surely what he meant.
What I don’t understand is why the man had to “come out.” He says he does not use child pornography, has never molested a child, and would never. It is foolish for people with strange sexual likes to admit them publicly. Former President Clinton, for example, was foolish to drag out his defense against Monica Lewinsky, who eventually revealed the use of a cigar. Except under certain circumstances, it does not help to confess one’s sins publicly. He could have written a piece about the plight of people with his sexual desires. He did not have to reveal his plight.
The man’s problems seem to be his struggle with homosexuality, not pedophilia, and his desire for an equality that can never exist. (And I am sad and sympathetic when I hear of people with the homosexual affliction.) People with problems far worse than his keep it to themselves. (Of course, molesters are vile criminals. But he is not one.) Such problems include drug or alcohol addiction. It is why people with major problems go to anonymous meetings rather than reveal problems that would destroy their careers or standing in the community.
Laura writes:
Private sympathy is fine. (With pedophilia, it should be extremely private.)
Public sympathy is not fine because it can rationalize sexual disorder, and lead to its spread.
