Yes, I am writing this in huge letters for a reason.
I want to get your attention, because this is important to me.
I am shocked and disgusted that Blogger not only condones, but, supports the "freedom" of pedophiles to post not only their opinions for, but, their desires to have a sexual relationship with a child. Some of these users even post blatant solicitations of minors by the way of links to their profiles on other websites.
Possession of child pornography is illegal, committing the act of pedophilia is illegal, so, why are these people allowed to maintain "legitimate" blogs?
This is important to me not only as a decent human being (let's face it folks, the whole marrying a kid thing is sooo 1500's), but, as a woman who was molested when she was a child.
It has taken me 10 years, 4 of them in therapy, to come to grips and deal with this event.
I placed my trust in an adult who asked me to go with them; I said I would, as a child. I trusted that adult to keep me safe and to make sure that nothing bad happened to me, and, instead they did something bad to me, violating my trust.
In my opinion, a child does NOT have the skill set, wisdom or the experience to consent to any sexual activity.
Further more, in my opinion, children should not be made to be placed in sexual situations because of the inability or unwillingness of the adult to create and maintain a "normal" sexual relationship with another sexually mature adult of consenting age.
I put normal in quotes for the simple fact that I, as a progressive individual, feel an obligation to fight for the right for any person to express themselves in any sexual way, as long as it's consensual, both parties are of legal age, no one dies (physically) and no body parts get cut off.
That leaves a lot open, but, that's how I feel.
I just cannot stomach this without saying something.
So, if you want to know more.... click here.
I'd actually like to write more about this, but, I'm too tired now. But I will.