Author of pedophilia manual gets probation

[Rage for Order]

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/04/07/florida.obscenity.arrest/index.html



The man extradited to Florida for writing, publishing and selling a controversial book considered a "how-to" for pedophiles pleaded no contest to criminal charges in exchange for two years' probation, authorities said Thursday.

Phillip Greaves was arrested in his home state of Colorado in December and extradited to Polk County, Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at the time his detectives were able to establish jurisdiction in the case by conducting an undercover operation, buying a copy of the book "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-Lover's Code of Conduct," through the mail.

Officials said the book talks about safe sex and avoiding injury to children, grooming and preparing children for sex and teaching children how to lie to their parents. Judd said last year Greaves' book outlines a "code of ethics" that shows pedophiles how to look for the most vulnerable children.

Asked if he is a pedophile, Greaves said, "I only have sex with grown-ups." He said he has no children and "I don't keep children around my house."


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I hope the good citizens of Colorado keep a very close eye on this cockroach.

[Sonoman]

1. "I only have sex with grown-ups." Yeah - himself.

"Grown-ups"? What adult refers to other adults as "grown-ups"? That's kiddee talk, there.

One creepy-looking mofo.

Sonoman

[Rage for Order]

3. Exactly. And he doesn't "keep children around his house"?

Sounds like an alcoholic protesting that he doesn't "keep" alcohol around the house. I have no doubt that this piece of garbage has victimized children and will do so again if the opportunity presents itself.

[Scuba]

2. This guy wouldn't survive a week behind bars. n/t

[David__77]

4. I cannot 100% judge the book without reviewing it.

If the "code of conduct" was not to engage in sex with those under 16, then I would say that's a start. If it said that the "code" should include not having sexual relations with those who are alienated from their family, who are lonely, or who are socially isolated, then I would say that is even a bit better. But I strongly suspect that it does NOT say those things.

But I do not know if the content would be criminal. There are many books that are about illegal things, and even appear to advocate them. I have little idea, because I have not seen the book. I am not sympathetic to the man or his seeming endeavor in the least, but I am just voicing a bit of caution. And I do so from the perspective of someone who understands these people are exploitative, and that their veneer of "ethics" is a self-delusion to avoid their own emotional emptiness.