"Jim Hampton" wrote:

Although way off topic (as are many threads
here), I couldn't resist this one.


Obviously, I couldn't resist the topic either (it appears the same is true
for others). And, yes, it is certainly off-topic. However, I hope there is
room in this newgroup for less formal discussions also. After all, as ham
operators, we do like to talk, in some way or another, with others. However,
for those who are not interested, I made sure the topic was very clear in
the subject line so they can easily skip the discussion.


(snip) I'll grant the one arguement that will
come up - there will be folks out to make
money. (snip)


Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar on that. Lawyer fees. Advertising for
the news organizations. Lawsuits. Book deals. Interviews. The lecture
circuit. Paparazzi. The tabloids. Money is going to be flying everywhere.


Personally, I think the guy is right off his rocker,
but the name of the game should be to protect
society (especially kids). (snip)


Yep. That's why I tried to avoid anything outside that in my original
message. If the guy wants to sleep in an oxygen tent (or not), more power to
him (even if I do think it's a little strange).


(snip) I believe, and please correct me if I am
wrong, that he was never married until that mess
10 years ago or so. Suddenly, he gets married.
And divorced. And ... so on and so on.


I also found his sudden desire to get married somewhat questionable.


I totally agree with your accessment as to
classic symptoms of a pedophile. Neverland
should be renamed Never - Ever land. Why
just the kids and not the whole family? (snip)


I've always been interested in detective mysteries (in the Sherlock Holmes
style), so have read a lot (both fiction and non-fiction) on the subject of
criminals and law enforcement. Based on what I've read, Michael Jackson
seems to fit the classic picture of a pedophile.


Sorry for the long ramblings. I suspect, as do
you, that this case is going to be another media
circus court case. (snip)


What you wrote was well thought out, so was a joy to read. As for the
media circus, this case may reach an all time high (or low depending on your
perspective).


If he isn't convicted, how old do these characters
get before their libido finally slows down? (snip)


Based on what I've read, quite old. Note that we're talking about a
diverse group here. Not all pedophiles seek actual sexual intercourse with
children. Some limit their activities to just looking at images of, or
photographing, young children. Others prefer to touch or fondle children or
have children touch or fondle them, but may never go beyond that. And, of
course, some are seeking sexual intercourse. Whatever the case, the sex
drive tends to mirror the sex drive of a normal person. In general, attempts
at actual sexual intercourse tends to slow down by the late thirties to
early fifties, but fondling and touching may continue for many years after
that. Some pedophiles have been arrested in their seventies or even
eighties.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

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