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Sun Nov-13-11 10:19 PM
Response to Reply #12 |
| 72. I know how we can cure 'em, but it ain't rehabilitation.... |
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...which is pointless for what they do to a child.
It's the one thing I would consider the death penalty for.
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| -Is it true that pedophiles cannot be rehabilitated? |
leftyladyfrommo |
Nov-13-11 11:43 AM |
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That's what they say |
proud2BlibKansan |
Nov-13-11 11:44 AM |
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Castration as punishment, not as deterrent (of course). |
Ship of Fools |
Nov-13-11 11:47 AM |
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Or that 70 year old man that was just out for his morning walk. |
leftyladyfrommo |
Nov-13-11 11:50 AM |
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Was the man a known pedophile or soomething? |
OneGrassRoot |
Nov-13-11 12:08 PM |
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Man was not a pedophile. |
former9thward |
Nov-13-11 02:08 PM |
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Dear God, I can't even read. Thanks for the info though. :( n/t |
OneGrassRoot |
Nov-13-11 02:31 PM |
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Actually, the rate of violent crime has been declining for 20 years. |
Odin2005 |
Nov-13-11 12:11 PM |
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It isn't well known. It's part reality, but largely mythology. |
Schema Thing |
Nov-13-11 12:28 PM |
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I get your point. I guess I may be using the word "rape" too broadly -- |
Ship of Fools |
Nov-14-11 03:45 AM |
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It's not always about rape, though... |
pipi_k |
Nov-13-11 01:31 PM |
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I kind of wonder about guys likeCain or Thomas? |
leftyladyfrommo |
Nov-13-11 11:49 AM |
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I disagree. They know that sexual harrassment is wrong |
TheDebbieDee |
Nov-13-11 12:18 PM |
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It might work on some of the men, but not the women n/t |
arcane1 |
Nov-13-11 11:53 AM |
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why wouldn't chemical castration |
Schema Thing |
Nov-13-11 12:31 PM |
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Castration is not the answer |
Cirque du So-What |
Nov-13-11 12:11 PM |
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I was working at the Johnson County Jail (nurse) |
Seedersandleechers |
Nov-13-11 12:43 PM |
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No, it doesn't |
TorchTheWitch |
Nov-13-11 10:16 PM |
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I've convinced this shark to be a vegetarian. |
alphafemale |
Nov-13-11 11:57 AM |
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Seems unlikely, doesn't it? |
bemildred |
Nov-13-11 12:01 PM |
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Sorry but big pharma only gives us Viagra not Unviagra. nt |
valerief |
Nov-13-11 12:01 PM |
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Saltpeter would be the equivalent, I think.. |
X_Digger |
Nov-14-11 01:08 PM |
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They used to give soldiers saltpeter or saltpetre to keep them from having sexuals desires. |
Lint Head |
Nov-13-11 12:04 PM |
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That's a myth and it wouldn't work anyway |
Major Nikon |
Nov-13-11 12:36 PM |
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Thanks. I had heard that when I was drafted. Apparently it was made as a prank |
Lint Head |
Nov-14-11 09:45 PM |
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No, not at all - it's current dogma, and enforced by our current system... |
saras |
Nov-13-11 12:07 PM |
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Uh, your brain is a LOT more complicated than your liver. |
Odin2005 |
Nov-13-11 12:09 PM |
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The general consensus among the psychology community is they are not. |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Nov-13-11 02:52 PM |
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Broadly speaking, no it's not true, although it depends on what you're looking at. |
TheWraith |
Nov-13-11 12:08 PM |
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I'm also curious about how they defined "molester" in that study |
XemaSab |
Nov-13-11 03:08 PM |
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I know how we can cure 'em, but it ain't rehabilitation.... |
wizstars |
Nov-13-11 10:19 PM |
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For the most part, yes. |
Odin2005 |
Nov-13-11 12:09 PM |
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Putting sick pedophiles with 9/11 truthers |
Politicalboi |
Nov-13-11 02:28 PM |
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I am comparing how both rationalize their nonsense. |
Odin2005 |
Nov-13-11 04:08 PM |
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the actual recidivism rate for sex offenders is quite low, despite the myth... |
mike_c |
Nov-13-11 12:10 PM |
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Here's a thought: why not spend a half hour or so online and research it a little? |
elocs |
Nov-13-11 12:13 PM |
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Opinions of DUers are as good as anybodies. |
bemildred |
Nov-13-11 12:33 PM |
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treatment reduces the likelihood of re-offending. |
Douglas Carpenter |
Nov-13-11 12:16 PM |
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That is for sex offenders, which is a bigger pool than child molesters |
Major Nikon |
Nov-13-11 12:45 PM |
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Can you link to a study which proves those statements? nt |
TheWraith |
Nov-13-11 01:02 PM |
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This is your best bet |
Major Nikon |
Nov-13-11 01:26 PM |
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very interesting article - but even this study reports a recidivism rate less than what many believe |
Douglas Carpenter |
Nov-13-11 02:32 PM |
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There's a couple of problems with this hypothesis |
Major Nikon |
Nov-13-11 02:54 PM |
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I strongly suspect it's not true in many, maybe even most, cases |
Schema Thing |
Nov-13-11 12:18 PM |
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That position is probably not accurate but it is easier and more emotionally satisfying |
TheKentuckian |
Nov-13-11 12:36 PM |
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Since the preference for children instead of peers, is probably innate to those people |
SoCalDem |
Nov-13-11 12:36 PM |
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Thank you very much for taking the time to explain that in such a thoughtful way |
NNN0LHI |
Nov-13-11 12:48 PM |
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You are very welcome |
SoCalDem |
Nov-13-11 01:00 PM |
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I had no idea how prevalent this was |
NNN0LHI |
Nov-13-11 01:19 PM |
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You can't be too careful, I guess |
SoCalDem |
Nov-13-11 02:13 PM |
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your mom sounds a bit over-the-top in her protectiveness - enough to make me wonder if she herself |
kath |
Nov-13-11 10:03 PM |
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You have underlined exactly why I will remain a widowed mom |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-13-11 01:35 PM |
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Many of my friends did not even introduce a "new man" until they had dated exclusively |
SoCalDem |
Nov-13-11 01:58 PM |
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you forgot "the youth minister" - a lot of child molestation occurs in fundie churches. |
kath |
Nov-13-11 09:57 PM |
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Good post. |
laundry_queen |
Nov-14-11 12:21 AM |
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Question is...... |
MzShellG |
Nov-13-11 01:27 PM |
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For actual pedophiles, as opposed to other sex offenders, probably true... |
TreasonousBastard |
Nov-13-11 01:38 PM |
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No it is not true. |
Warren Stupidity |
Nov-13-11 01:49 PM |
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Seriously? |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Nov-13-11 02:56 PM |
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Mythology based on recidivism rates? As opposed to "consensus"? |
TheWraith |
Nov-13-11 03:00 PM |
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The point of my post was saying you are wrong. |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Nov-13-11 05:29 PM |
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Psst. Hey. |
AngkorWot |
Nov-13-11 06:15 PM |
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The question is considerably more complex |
Major Nikon |
Nov-13-11 08:53 PM |
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LOL |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Nov-14-11 01:06 PM |
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99.99999% true. |
H2O Man |
Nov-13-11 02:15 PM |
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Call 1-800-282-2882 Monday and ask for Rush. |
TheCowsCameHome |
Nov-13-11 02:16 PM |
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I sometimes wonder if pedophilia is an orientation, like straight and gay, |
ZombieHorde |
Nov-13-11 02:49 PM |
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If you confuse homosexuality with pedophilia |
FloridaJudy |
Nov-13-11 04:21 PM |
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I have not confused the two, but I still would not rule out your alternative planet theory. nt |
ZombieHorde |
Nov-13-11 07:33 PM |
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I don't think so, no. |
chrisa |
Nov-13-11 05:27 PM |
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Nov-13-11 02:52 PM |
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It's a sickness, NOT an orientation |
FloridaJudy |
Nov-13-11 04:53 PM |
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It's not their "Orientation." It's a mental illness. |
chrisa |
Nov-13-11 05:26 PM |
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I think they can be. |
chrisa |
Nov-13-11 05:36 PM |
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I think sexual preferences very difficult not to act on |
RZM |
Nov-13-11 05:50 PM |
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They're maybe not as incorrigible as bankers and oil barons |
kenny blankenship |
Nov-13-11 06:07 PM |
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I did a term paper on just that subject |
laylah |
Nov-13-11 06:18 PM |
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Wow, someone who actually researched this. Would you care to post your paper? |
BlueIris |
Nov-14-11 12:34 AM |
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If one ever touched a kid of mine, rehab would be the farthest thing from his mind. |
wizstars |
Nov-13-11 10:12 PM |
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