Something to think about

[yguy]

Attributed to Camille Paglia in 1999:

I have constantly written and said that one of my worst experiences in the media was on the Jane Wallace show here in Philadelphia four years ago when I was nearly lynched by an angry audience when Jane Wallace brought up my defense of man-boy love in Sexual Personae. Her audience went crazy, absolutely crazy. Usually audiences love me. I have never felt such hatred in my life. People stood up and were screaming at me that I'm sick. I was utterly outraged. They were just out of control, the irrational emotions welling to the surface. It was an appalling experience, and I threatened to walk off the show at one point. It was unbelievable to have such hatred focused against one. But that emboldened me even further, because I knew that if you have that kind of irrationality coming out of the unconscious lives of an entire audience like that, that this issue cuts very, very deep, and it needs more exploration, not more avoidance.​

Perhaps some of you can remember similar displays of "irrationality" when a related issue was emerging decades ago.

 

[b&wpac4]

Attributed to Camille Paglia in 1999:

I have constantly written and said that one of my worst experiences in the media was on the Jane Wallace show here in Philadelphia four years ago when I was nearly lynched by an angry audience when Jane Wallace brought up my defense of man-boy love in Sexual Personae. Her audience went crazy, absolutely crazy. Usually audiences love me. I have never felt such hatred in my life. People stood up and were screaming at me that I'm sick. I was utterly outraged. They were just out of control, the irrational emotions welling to the surface. It was an appalling experience, and I threatened to walk off the show at one point. It was unbelievable to have such hatred focused against one. But that emboldened me even further, because I knew that if you have that kind of irrationality coming out of the unconscious lives of an entire audience like that, that this issue cuts very, very deep, and it needs more exploration, not more avoidance.​

Perhaps some of you can remember similar displays of "irrationality" when a related issue was emerging decades ago.

An issue related to pedophilia that produced those kinds of results? I'm sorry, I'm drawing a blank, could you give me a clue?

 

[The Nihilist]

Yeah, being pedophiles are definitely the same as... who exactly? Black people? Homosexuals?

 

[allhart]

Attributed to Camille Paglia in 1999:

I have constantly written and said that one of my worst experiences in the media was on the Jane Wallace show here in Philadelphia four years ago when I was nearly lynched by an angry audience when Jane Wallace brought up my defense of man-boy love in Sexual Personae. Her audience went crazy, absolutely crazy. Usually audiences love me. I have never felt such hatred in my life. People stood up and were screaming at me that I'm sick. I was utterly outraged. They were just out of control, the irrational emotions welling to the surface. It was an appalling experience, and I threatened to walk off the show at one point. It was unbelievable to have such hatred focused against one. But that emboldened me even further, because I knew that if you have that kind of irrationality coming out of the unconscious lives of an entire audience like that, that this issue cuts very, very deep, and it needs more exploration, not more avoidance.​

Perhaps some of you can remember similar displays of "irrationality" when a related issue was emerging decades ago.

Tolerance is one sided

 

[b&wpac4]

Tolerance is one sided

Which side is being intolerant?

Generally speaking, people are usually intolerant of criminal activities.

 

[The Nihilist]

Hey, remember how mad everyone was when I suggested that we start describing rape as a hobby, rather than a crime? Was that ever embarassing

 

[Autumnleaf]

This sort of reminds me of drunk drivers who wonder what all the fuss is about.

 

[yguy]

Yeah, being pedophiles are definitely the same as... who exactly?

Wrong question.

 

[ChaliceThunder]

This sort of reminds me of drunk drivers who wonder what all the fuss is about.

Don't get him started about driver's licenses!!!

 

[b&wpac4]

This sort of reminds me of drunk drivers who wonder what all the fuss is about.

I agree with this. People who break the law are criminals.

 

[Ryal Kane]

It's fairly common for crowds to be thrashed up into a frenzy. They're emotional amplifiers, just look at a rock concert or a revival meeting. Sometimes these mobs can be driven to negative emotions, especially rage. The hate can be so powerful that even level headed people can be caught up in it, wondering later how they got to that point.

Paedophilia is an especially volatile topic for a lot of people, so a reaction of a crowd like this is hardly surprising.

 

[b&wpac4]

I'm still waiting for yguy to explain who the second group is. He has posted on this thread, but seems reluctant to name them.

 

[soul_biscuit]

I'm still waiting for yguy to explain who the second group is. He has posted on this thread, but seems reluctant to name them.

I think we should take up a pool.

My guess: gays.

 

[b&wpac4]

I think we should take up a pool.

My guess: gays.

It is possible, but homosexuals are not criminals where pedophiles are. Certainly comparing homosexuals to those who are committing criminal acts cannot be the intent, as it would be like comparing plumbers to criminals. It just doesn't make sense.

 

[soul_biscuit]

It is possible, but homosexuals are not criminals where pedophiles are. Certainly comparing homosexuals to those who are committing criminal acts cannot be the intent, as it would be like comparing plumbers to criminals. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't know what yguy's after, but I see people comparing homosexuality to pedophilia all the time. The line goes that they're both forms of sexuality that go against "the natural order," or something.

Denying entirely the fact that homosexuality is consensual, and pederasty is not...

 

[KCKID]

Which side is being intolerant?

Generally speaking, people are usually intolerant of criminal activities.

Yes, but what might be a crime today might not be a crime tomorrow. There are a number of things that have been decriminalized over the years. It seems that even God (according to mainstream Christian belief) decriminalized a great number of His OT laws. Apparently it became too difficult for Gentiles to keep them so God compromized the law just for them.

 

[yguy]

Paedophilia is an especially volatile topic for a lot of people, so a reaction of a crowd like this is hardly surprising.

Gee, why didn't I think of that?

 

[b&wpac4]

Gee, why didn't I think of that?

Is there a point to this thread?