Nambla

[Miles]

Whether or not something is considered a mental disorder doesn't necessarily affect whether or not something is a choice. Homosexuality is generally not considered to be a choice (because, well, it isn't), but it's not considered a mental disorder anymore (because it isn't in and of itself detrimental to one's ability to function from day to day).

There's no reason why anyone should want to have an intimate relationship with someone who hasn't full developed and matured mentally, physically, and emotionally, but I don't want to say that a sexual preference for children is a choice; I don't want to demonize someone for simply feeling that preference. They need help. But acting on those preferences certainly is a choice, no matter how strong the urge may be. That's when there have to be consequences, because then you're crossing the line into hurting kids who can't fully appreciate the twisted situation they're in. And I have no sympathy whatsoever for that.