I agree with you, “pedophile” and “child abuser” aren’t synonyms and pedophilia itself is a mental illness, I don’t see why anyone would “choose” to be a pedophile and we absolutely should at least try to help non-offenders who want to get better.
However you seemingly can’t bring this up without getting labelled a pedo sympathiser so I just don’t bother anymore.
I don’t see why anyone would “choose” to be a pedophile
It is worth noting that there are people who don’t seem to have the mental illness (nor are victims of CSA) but seem to like it as a power thing, ranging from weebs to soldiers.
But you are right there are people who just have the mental illness, are revolted at the idea of hurting children, and desperately need help that doesn’t impugn on their character for something that isn’t their fault.
I agree with you, “pedophile” and “child abuser” aren’t synonyms and pedophilia itself is a mental illness, I don’t see why anyone would “choose” to be a pedophile and we absolutely should at least try to help non-offenders who want to get better.
However you seemingly can’t bring this up without getting labelled a pedo sympathiser so I just don’t bother anymore.
It is worth noting that there are people who don’t seem to have the mental illness (nor are victims of CSA) but seem to like it as a power thing, ranging from weebs to soldiers.
But you are right there are people who just have the mental illness, are revolted at the idea of hurting children, and desperately need help that doesn’t impugn on their character for something that isn’t their fault.