Let's begin with a principle about due process. A motive, in itself, cannot be prosecuted. The motive can lead us to the facts of a case, the facts being the things that convict us of a wrongdoing. But motives, in and of themselves, are not always prosecutable (poetic license).
Now, let's get a bit more theoretical. IF I indeed have a motive to commit a crime - and yet I don't - that motive doesn't make me a criminal. But it DOES indicate the sort of person I am. If I DO commit a crime, that motive can be pointed to in order to prove that I indeed committed the crime or to indicate what the severity of my punishment should be. If I never commit that crime, yet I had the motive, nobody will be the wiser, and I can live life as if nothing is amiss.
Onward to child pornography.
If you're attracted to children in a sexual way, there is nothing that you can tell me that will alleviate my disgust for you, as I indicated in my last salvo at this sordid community. I still find you to be a "disgusting, vile pig." To look at a child and think ANY thoughts of sexual gratification for yourself is sick.
So, when you write to me and say the following, Anonymous commenter, I have no sympathy or regard for your needs:
No. I CAN and WILL blame you for finding a safe alternative. Why?
Because the day you decide to act on your urges in real life is the day I don't care one hill of beans for your existence.
Now, let's get a bit more theoretical. IF I indeed have a motive to commit a crime - and yet I don't - that motive doesn't make me a criminal. But it DOES indicate the sort of person I am. If I DO commit a crime, that motive can be pointed to in order to prove that I indeed committed the crime or to indicate what the severity of my punishment should be. If I never commit that crime, yet I had the motive, nobody will be the wiser, and I can live life as if nothing is amiss.
Onward to child pornography.
If you're attracted to children in a sexual way, there is nothing that you can tell me that will alleviate my disgust for you, as I indicated in my last salvo at this sordid community. I still find you to be a "disgusting, vile pig." To look at a child and think ANY thoughts of sexual gratification for yourself is sick.
So, when you write to me and say the following, Anonymous commenter, I have no sympathy or regard for your needs:
Watching animated child porn is the only way to do it without facing legal action. You can't blame us for finding a safe alternative.You DO have a point. There is nothing illegal in looking at naked cartoons of a child. That is correct, though a fine line can be drawn at HOW cartoonish the picture actually is. But, the mere fact that you need to view naked children for a sexual release is where I, as a father of six beautiful children, draw the line.
No. I CAN and WILL blame you for finding a safe alternative. Why?
Because the day you decide to act on your urges in real life is the day I don't care one hill of beans for your existence.
