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In reply to the discussion: Many researchers taking a different view of pedophilia [View all]Orrex
(63,057 posts)82. But if we trust her to make decisions about her body,
Why would we not also trust her to make decisions about her body?
All I'm saying is that it's more complicated than summarily declaring this or that age to be "old enough."
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Too bad. This disease harms innocent children and no amount of experts trying to tame the idea with
Pisces
Jan 2013
#39
Although pedophilia may be heavily related to one's "wiring" it is clear to say that, generally,
cecilfirefox
Jan 2013
#3
Many people fantasize about owning a Lamborghini. But they don't go out and steal one.
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#7
I think most states allow for sex with a minor if the other person is close in age -- though 18
pnwmom
Jan 2013
#109
Does not surprise me. There are plenty of mental issues that are hard-wired in people's brains
Hugabear
Jan 2013
#19
Multiple studies showing involvement of the same brain areas in arousal response patterns...
Spider Jerusalem
Jan 2013
#73
Except that accepting that something may be physiological in nature isn't "apologist"
Spider Jerusalem
Jan 2013
#69
nah, i'm sure it's faulty wiring. there must be a study i can cite to defend that claim somewhere.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#77
The reason for that is probably that Gerald Ford needed his left hand to steady himself.
Jamastiene
Feb 2013
#110
all our behavior is 'based on' our biology. that's a different matter than claims some humans are
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#36
lol, did scientific mine? mined what? some people believe everything they read in the funny
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#105