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In reply to the discussion: Many researchers taking a different view of pedophilia [View all]Orrex
(63,200 posts)13. Is a 14-year-old girl old enough to decide whether or not to have an abortion?
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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