Not every pedophile is a rapist.

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I agree, parallels to homosexuality are easy to see.

I was also thinking about psychopathy. Recently it's become possible to talk about having a kid that's showing tendencies towards being a psycopath, and seeking proper help for them, without someone grabbing a torch and a pitchfork. Well, some people probably still would. But more people are becoming understanding that this doesn't solve the problem, and that letting people talk about it and getting the support they need is beneficial for all, rather than sweeping it under the carpet.

Do we learn, understand, listen and treat/support people, or get hysterical at the mere mention of words so proper discussion can't even happen? I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of the latter. But for many people I have met, it is very much the case.