Originally Posted by davidmash

I seem to recall reading a few articles that say pedophiles are genetic (at least in some part) disorders. The human is a very complex being and I do not think we have even the most basic of understanding of how we operate and how we are designed. I suspect quite a few if not all of our traits are a combination of genetic and learned behaviors. Some of our behaviors/characteristics are probably all genetic while others are learned. While science has not determined what affects what, I would be very uncomfortable with the notion that Dahlmer, Manson, BTK etc were 'normal' people who learned to hate. I think there has to be something in their head that is not wired quite right.

As a side note, I think mob behavior is something entirely different.

I guess in this respect I agree with Akilim. Who cares if they are learned, genetic or a combination. If consenting adults wish to partake in what ever behavior then let them have at it. When it involves force then it is not OK regardless of whether it is natural or learned.

I think the attempts by people like BB or Larry and others to equate homosexuality with pedophiles, bestiality and other such perversions that do not involve consent from all parties involved is just a last ditch effort to persuade people that it is OK to deprive people of equal rights.