(October 23, 2016 at 10:57 pm)Losty Wrote:(October 23, 2016 at 9:52 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: To add to that, having sex with anyone too young to give consent is indeed one form of rape, by definition.
A high school friend of mine was convicted of pedophilia about 15 years ago. I was shocked and sickened -- I had no idea he had that in him. The fact that he never showed that inclination -- at one time I rented a room from his parents, so we were basically roommates too -- the fact that I never saw any indication of it in his behavior makes me doubt that it was inherent in him.
Being a pedophile does not equal having sex with minors. You cannot be convicted of pedophilia. And I think that's the whole point of the op. Being a pedophile means being exclusively sexually attracted to children. It doesn't necessitate rape or molestation or any other criminal activity.
Are we sure that's what it means? Aren't there people attracted to both adults and children? I imagine they can function as normal individuals, at least easier than "exclusive pedophiles.
