pedophilia

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  1. noun The act or fantasy on the part of an adult of engaging in sexual activity with a child or children.

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  • We do not teach our kids that pedophilia is an alternative sexual preference. —  Gay/Lesbian Forum
  • Comparing it to pedophilia is a horrible lie, the two are no more related than heterosexuality and pedophilia. —  Gay/Lesbian Forum
  • Agree with the others re pedophilia, and the worries that it's overly broad and vague, especially in today's climate where there are people who seriously argue that it sets a bad example to drink a beer in front of children, or eat a double order of fries. —  Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
  • And if pedophilia is a mental illness or inherent compulsion, then discouraging related artwork has little bearing on incidence, anyway. —  Anime Nano!
  • The group that supports pedophilia, the Chinese forced-abortion program, child pornography and third-trimester partial-birth abortions for convenience have successfully labeled individuals who oppose child murder as the extremists! —  ProLifeBlogs
 

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