Pedophilia and Homosexual Rights:

Source:  http://www.greeleygazette.com/press/?p=11517

The following excerpts are taken from the article by Jack Minor in the Northern Colorado Gazette, Oct 15, 2011:

“pedophiles have begun to seek similar status arguing their desire for children is a sexual orientation no different than heterosexual or homosexuals.”

“psychiatrists are now beginning to advocate redefining pedophilia in the same way homosexuality was redefined several years ago.”

Pedophiles are called ‘minor-attracted people.’

Pedophilia has already been granted protected status by the Federal Government. Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act lists “sexual orientation” as a protected class; however, it does not define the term.

“Earlier this year two psychologists in Canada declared that pedophilia is a sexual orientation just like homosexuality or heterosexuality.

Van Gijseghem, psychologist and retired professor of the University of Montreal, told members of Parliament, “Pedophiles are not simply people who commit a small offense from time to time but rather are grappling with what is equivalent to a sexual orientation just like another individual may be grappling with heterosexuality or even homosexuality.”

He went on to say, “True pedophiles have an exclusive preference for children, which is the same as having a sexual orientation. You cannot change this person’s sexual orientation. He may, however, remain abstinent.”

Linda Harvey, of Mission America, said the push for pedophiles to have equal rights will become more and more common as LGBT groups continue to assert themselves.

Sex offender laws protecting children have been challenged in several states including California, Georgia, and Iowa. Sex offenders claim the laws prohibiting them from living near schools or parks are unfair because it penalizes them for life.