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as long as no one is coerced

Well, the opinion that a child can consent is technically acceptable, because the line at 12,13,14,16,18,21 years is arbitrarily drawn which is why it differs in various countries.

But in practice he should have used common sense and at least drawn his own line.

“I am skeptical of the claim that voluntarily pedophilia harms children. The arguments that it causes harm seem to be based on cases which aren’t voluntary, which are then stretched by parents who are horrified by the idea that their little baby is maturing.”

That’s scary, but I’m not sure how really wrong he is. The issue is again with child’s consent being less certain, affected more easily by various distractions.

so I’m unwilling to believe it.

So am I, the question is whether he has internal consistency or not in his views. If yes, it’s still better than, well, just being a jerk and proud of it.

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TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Well, the opinion that a child can consent is technically acceptable, because the line at 12,13,14,16,18,21 years is arbitrarily drawn which is why it differs in various countries.

But in practice he should have used common sense and at least drawn his own line.

This charitable interpretation doesn’t make sense when you remember that he also says it’s a shame people can’t have sex with animals/their family pets. They definitely cannot consent, even if you argue that a 12 year old could (which I’d also disagree with).

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- rottingleaf@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Well, a cat is what, equivalent to an 8yo in terms of intelligence? My intention is to be charitable with interpretations. It makes arguments better.
  
  even if you argue that a 12 year old could (which I’d also disagree with).
  
  I don’t, but I think in Iceland age of consent is 13 and in some Russian regions 14 in certain situations (generally 16). Talking about laws.
  
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