With pedophiles, it is more to do with power than anything. They get sexual satisfaction from dominating a small, defenseless child. It is, in my opinion, akin to those psychopathic murderers who get their jollies torturing unsuspecting victims. A person with a preference for those of the same sex is not causing any harm-so long as he doesn't go the way of, say, Jeffrey Dahmer. Like heterosexuals, they wish to make a romantic connection with someone they find attractive. I'm having difficulty understanding how she linked the two, as one is a sexual preference and the other is a psychiatric disorder. Then again, I've had many an argument with people who seem to think homosexuality is a choice. As though sexuality is like a pair of socks, which you can change as you please. "Hmm...I think I'll fancy women today. I can't wait to see if someone refuses me service or verbally harasses me on the street!" These are the same sort of people who will swear homosexuals aren't being discriminated against. I could go on for hours, but I shall put a stop to this before my post becomes too long.
Do not blame her, she is a victim of widespread ignorance.

To clarify: I understand that not all pedophiles molest children, and not all child molesters are pedophiles. Still, a pedophile is potentially harmful to the emotional and physical well-being of a child; homosexuals harm no one with their preferences. That is what I was attempting to communicate.