Reply #32: I find it odd that the OP's roundtable...

[CoffeeCat]

...would distinguish between pedophiles and those just viewing child porn.

It is near certain, that a person viewing child pornography has pedophile tendencies. They
may not be acting out on their impulses, but pedophiles definitely view child porn.

If someone dismisses the act of viewing child pornography--I would seriously question their
own proclivities.

Anyone who feels that, the viewing of child pornography--is no big thing, has some serious issues, and
may be trying to rationalize their own behavior.

Pedophiles spend a great deal of time trying to rationalize their crimes. A great deal of mental
gymnastics is necessary to live with yourself--when you do these things.

As a society, we are obligated to verbally put the smack down on anyone who tries to rationalize
or condone the viewing of child pornography.

The children in those pictures are victims of sex crimes. When you view those images, you view
the victimization of children. That's never right.

Please--if you sense that one of your friends is trying to justify this---strongly press upon them
that these children are sexual-abuse victims who endure untold suffering and mental illness due to
these behaviors.