Child pornography is illegal because it is largely exploitative, where the subject of the media is inevitably taken advantage of in order for it to be produced. However, I have no idea why the minimum age to consent to pornography would be higher than the age of consent, as it is in many cases.
It is illegal to view child pornography because such largely eliminates the demand for the material, which logically would save many children from being exploited. It's very indirect legislation, much like speed limit laws.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]John S Stuart wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Good answer - so why aren't gun magazines or pornography itself not illegal? Surely, using your argument, from these little acorns further crimes can grow too?
As for social mores - do violent movies breed further violence - or are they cathartic and keep violence at bay? For the record, I do not actually know - but I do find the debate interesting! [/QUOTE]
I think violent movies soften the shock of the violence. I'm not sure they make the average person more violent, but can possibly plant how-to seeds into an already twisted mind.
I think that's why, as you asked above, gun magazines and porn are not illegal. Porn alone does not lead to rape and gun magazines don't lead to murder. At least not for the average person. Thing is, the average person isn't looking at child porn or the like. I'd say that's where the difference lies. The type of person looking at child porn is a person interested in sexualizing children. To protect children from that possibility, even the viewing of it needs to be scrutinized and made illegal.
Another point about violent movies vs. reality... While everyone was stunned on 9/11, so many people equated what they witnessed with Bruce Willis' Die Hard movies. Some of those interviewed went as far as to say they almost expected him to come save the day. I found that to be both disturbing and interesting.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=666600><b>Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
It is illegal to view child pornography because such largely eliminates the demand for the material, which logically would save many children from being exploited. [/QUOTE]
Well, there you go. And in one sentence, no less. :-)
Good answer - so why aren't gun magazines or pornography itself not illegal? Surely, using your argument, from these little acorns further crimes can grow too?
As for social mores - do violent movies breed further violence - or are they cathartic and keep violence at bay? For the record, I do not actually know - but I do find the debate interesting! [/QUOTE]
I think violent movies soften the shock of the violence. I'm not sure they make the average person more violent, but can possibly plant how-to seeds into an already twisted mind.
I think that's why, as you asked above, gun magazines and porn are not illegal. Porn alone does not lead to rape and gun magazines don't lead to murder. At least not for the average person. Thing is, the average person isn't looking at child porn or the like. I'd say that's where the difference lies. The type of person looking at child porn is a person interested in sexualizing children. To protect children from that possibility, even the viewing of it needs to be scrutinized and made illegal.
Another point about violent movies vs. reality... While everyone was stunned on 9/11, so many people equated what they witnessed with Bruce Willis' Die Hard movies. Some of those interviewed went as far as to say they almost expected him to come save the day. I found that to be both disturbing and interesting.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=666600><b>Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
It is illegal to view child pornography because such largely eliminates the demand for the material, which logically would save many children from being exploited. [/QUOTE]
Well, there you go. And in one sentence, no less. :-)
Okay - I am against paedophilia - and I make no bones about it. I think that it is just wrong for kids to be looked at when they don't know it is happening or why it is happening.
I know if was my kid that had or was beening subjected to paedophilia I would be extremely upset and angry.
I wouldn't want my kid to be looked at by some person who might take advantage and possibly take advatage of him or her sexually.
Thats my view... People may disagree or agree... but there you go...
I know if was my kid that had or was beening subjected to paedophilia I would be extremely upset and angry.
I wouldn't want my kid to be looked at by some person who might take advantage and possibly take advatage of him or her sexually.
Thats my view... People may disagree or agree... but there you go...
Paedophilia or Pedophilia?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Paedophilia or Pedophilia?[/QUOTE]
Depends whether you're from England or the US.
Depends whether you're from England or the US.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=007788>?Freya? wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Paedophilia or Pedophilia?[/QUOTE]
Depends whether you're from England or the US. [/QUOTE]
Yeah, that's like favourite and favorite.
I'm against it by the way. How could I not be? But I feel sorry for some of those sick people. Huge number is fighting against those feelings but they can't help their self. Yep...that's really sick.
Depends whether you're from England or the US. [/QUOTE]
Yeah, that's like favourite and favorite.
I'm against it by the way. How could I not be? But I feel sorry for some of those sick people. Huge number is fighting against those feelings but they can't help their self. Yep...that's really sick.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=007788>?Freya? wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>Poo wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Paedophilia or Pedophilia?[/QUOTE]
Depends whether you're from England or the US. [/QUOTE]
Thank you. Something tells me that the former is the British spelling.
Depends whether you're from England or the US. [/QUOTE]
Thank you. Something tells me that the former is the British spelling.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=0099FF>Killer Queenie wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Okay - I am against paedophilia - and I make no bones about it. I think that it is just wrong for kids to be looked at when they don't know it is happening or why it is happening.
I know if was my kid that had or was beening subjected to paedophilia I would be extremely upset and angry.
I wouldn't want my kid to be looked at by some person who might take advantage and possibly take advatage of him or her sexually.
Thats my view... People may disagree or agree... but there you go...[/QUOTE]
You don't have to pretend you have a daughter, you know...if you're 15 as your profile indicates. You could just use yourself in the example.
I know if was my kid that had or was beening subjected to paedophilia I would be extremely upset and angry.
I wouldn't want my kid to be looked at by some person who might take advantage and possibly take advatage of him or her sexually.
Thats my view... People may disagree or agree... but there you go...[/QUOTE]
You don't have to pretend you have a daughter, you know...if you're 15 as your profile indicates. You could just use yourself in the example.
Paedophilia...
Certainly popular amongst the ancient Greeks and Romans.. And the Samurai. X_x
Certainly popular amongst the ancient Greeks and Romans.. And the Samurai. X_x
Why is paedophilia such a taboo?
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.
Uhm...Age is not but a number?
Excepting when the man or woman's an old creep-o. O_o
Excepting when the man or woman's an old creep-o. O_o
A lot of paedifiles (spelling?) go for children because they can take advantage of them...they have control over them. They abuse innocent, vulnerable children because they have problems and want to feel power over something. That's my opinion.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]fatty wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Why is paedophilia such a taboo?
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.[/QUOTE]
Anyone who needs the guidance of the media to form their own moral boundaries of what is right or wrong really needs to seek help.
I assume you were being ironic with this post, fatty...
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.[/QUOTE]
Anyone who needs the guidance of the media to form their own moral boundaries of what is right or wrong really needs to seek help.
I assume you were being ironic with this post, fatty...
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Ian wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]fatty wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Why is paedophilia such a taboo?
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.[/QUOTE]
Anyone who needs the guidance of the media to form their own moral boundaries of what is right or wrong really needs to seek help.
I assume you were being ironic with this post, fatty...[/QUOTE]
I'm guessing you're new here?
Because the media says so. If it wasn't for The Sun I wouldn't know what to think. Paedophilia = Bad. Princess Diana = good. It really is that simple.
fatty.[/QUOTE]
Anyone who needs the guidance of the media to form their own moral boundaries of what is right or wrong really needs to seek help.
I assume you were being ironic with this post, fatty...[/QUOTE]
I'm guessing you're new here?
What's the definition of paedophilia these days?
In Switzerland a dozen footballers are suspected of having consentual sex with a 15-year old. It's stupid all by itself to have sex with the town slut, but is that paedophilia if the law happens to say so?
Obviously paedophilia is a taboo, or otherwise this story would at the most have been reported as an orgy in the weekly gossip magazines.
In Switzerland a dozen footballers are suspected of having consentual sex with a 15-year old. It's stupid all by itself to have sex with the town slut, but is that paedophilia if the law happens to say so?
Obviously paedophilia is a taboo, or otherwise this story would at the most have been reported as an orgy in the weekly gossip magazines.