I agree... we are all full of opinions, and they are all important, plus an indicator of where we have been and where we are???

I think we have pretty much expressed most of the sides of the argument..imo.. but being the philosopher I am ....

You already KNOW I do not condone pedophile's behavior. Now, let's think further (like someone mentioned?)... WHAT IF... they really do not have the capacity to change, or to discipline themselves? WHAT IF it is a true mental illness? (Don't get into the mud of what they do... we all agree it's horrible.)... There are plenty of members here who are struggling with mental illness... sometimes with elements of it that are out of control... I am thankful that my mental illness does not harm others... but what if???

This might be a non sequitur, idk. How can we add to the solution of this atrocity? (Just trying to take the thread in a new direction?)

It appears that we "put up" with those who are living with an abusive (alcoholic or otherwise abuser) spouse... surely they are harming not only the spouse but the children also? Why aren't we stomping our feet and demanding they be put into jail?