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Old 02-23-2006, 09:12 AM   #195
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Originally Posted by tw
Which means you also find the free exchange and distribution of pedophilia acceptable? Is censorship not the right way to go about those who promote pedophilia pictures?
Actually, that's a very good question. Arguably, you cannot create kiddie porn without harming the kiddies -- that's the legal basis for banning the porn. There's been a whole new can o' worms opened with the concept of "virtual" kiddies -- no real person is being hurt. I still haven't made up my mind on this one.
Yes, pedophiles harm children. Yes, they usually can't be rehabilitated. But unless we want to start giving everyone psych/genetic testing and eliminating all the "unfits", we have to draw the line somewhere. Do the person's actions infringe upon the rights of others? (Where's Radar when I need him?)
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