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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
So did I, perhaps I just have a higher opinion of the public than you do
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I disagree, in my experience any sexual interest in those under 16 is labelled as paedophilia by most people whether it is or not. I think that this is partly because of ignorance of the subject matter and partly because the term paedophile makes the offence sound worse for effect.
Also, if you look on YouTube, there are lots of videos where people trying to pick up underage boys/girls are incorrectly referred to as paedophiles, sometimes by people who should know better.
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Originally Posted by Chris
No, they should not. If they were in control of their actions, they are a danger to society and their liberty must be removed from them for society’s safety. If they were not, then there is hard evidence that their diminished responsibility is a danger to society. The only difference is whether they are sent to jail following a conviction or sent to a secure hospital following a judge’s ruling.
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Totally agree. The former will usually do their time and get out, whereas the latter would go into a secure hospital and may never come out.