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sbscout · 04-23-2006, 05:54 AM

I agree with you that the judge in this case overreacted...

as I said in my first post, I am appalled when a child molester is given a suspended or light sentence... i.e. when a real child is actually abused...

I guess my objection to your argument is one of semantics...

"perversion," to me, means something that is unacceptable, either morally, socially, or legally. To say, therefore, that pedophilia - which is by your definition a perversion - is not illegal is, IMHO, a matter open to discussion. (This seems to be supported by your source's definition of the term perversion - "to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right.")

Whether we like it or not, we are part of a society, which brings with it parameters which some people do not choose to stay within. When they stray from these parameters - laws - they become eligible to be prosecuted and punished.

Someone in authority has decided that this man strayed according to this law...

I disagree with the judge's decision, period.

We in general, and the defendant in particular have the right to appeal and challenge the legality of this law. It's been on the books for three years and this is the first time it's been prosecuted? That tells me that other judges and prosecutors have steered clear of it because they thought it was an unjust law.

I believe in the process enough to think that this judgement will be overturned on appeal. It is truly unfortunate that until this happens, this gentleman will be in prison, subject to all of its horrors. Upon being released, though, he will be able to seek justice for an unjust conviction (at least he would be allowed to do so in my state).

My objection to your thread's title and part of your argument may be kneejerk but it is heartfelt - I come in contact with children who have been victims of physical, mental, and sexual abuse everyday.

The people I work with commonly refer to victims of sexual abuse as victims of pedophilia. That's the way our official paperwork is also filled out.

My intent was not to flame you... it was to voice my objections to what I perceived was a "free pass" to pedophiles... I know now that you are obviously not condoning what happens when those who think of such things decide to act upon them...

04-23-2006, 05:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
sbscout Disorganized Location: back home again...	I agree with you that the judge in this case overreacted... as I said in my first post, I am appalled when a child molester is given a suspended or light sentence... i.e. when a real child is actually abused... I guess my objection to your argument is one of semantics... "perversion," to me, means something that is unacceptable, either morally, socially, or legally. To say, therefore, that pedophilia - which is by your definition a perversion - is not illegal is, IMHO, a matter open to discussion. (This seems to be supported by your source's definition of the term perversion - "to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right.") Whether we like it or not, we are part of a society, which brings with it parameters which some people do not choose to stay within. When they stray from these parameters - laws - they become eligible to be prosecuted and punished. Someone in authority has decided that this man strayed according to this law... I disagree with the judge's decision, period. We in general, and the defendant in particular have the right to appeal and challenge the legality of this law. It's been on the books for three years and this is the first time it's been prosecuted? That tells me that other judges and prosecutors have steered clear of it because they thought it was an unjust law. I believe in the process enough to think that this judgement will be overturned on appeal. It is truly unfortunate that until this happens, this gentleman will be in prison, subject to all of its horrors. Upon being released, though, he will be able to seek justice for an unjust conviction (at least he would be allowed to do so in my state). My objection to your thread's title and part of your argument may be kneejerk but it is heartfelt - I come in contact with children who have been victims of physical, mental, and sexual abuse everyday. The people I work with commonly refer to victims of sexual abuse as victims of pedophilia. That's the way our official paperwork is also filled out. My intent was not to flame you... it was to voice my objections to what I perceived was a "free pass" to pedophiles... I know now that you are obviously not condoning what happens when those who think of such things decide to act upon them... __________________ Always question authority... it'll keep the bastards on their toes! Last edited by sbscout; 04-23-2006 at 05:56 AM..