Aly Rustom comments

Yes, a quick search reveals that there are evidence-based methods to help such people manage or reduce their pedophilic urges, such as CBT, accountability and support groups, and therapy, etc..

And a moral person would seek that help out. So I don't really see a difference of opinion between us.

It's a little unfair to say that it's immoral for someone to have an urge they were born with, though, isn't it?

I didn't say that. Here's what I said.

My take is that it is inherently and fundamentally wrong to be attracted to someone whom you know is underage regardless of whether or not you act on it.

The concept of being attracted to a minor is fundamentally wrong. Now when it comes to the individual, here's what I said.

Its morally wrong if you continue to eye a child with those kinds of thoughts. A moral person would avert their eyes at least.

Yes, we are on the same page for the most part; however, I would say sexual attraction is something we are born with, so it can't be 'morally wrong.'

Its morally wrong if you continue to eye a child with those kinds of thoughts. A moral person would avert their eyes at least.

It's the acting on it that is immoral (and of course illegal), as it is extremely damaging to the victim.

agree.

What, a man can’t have two arguments anymore?

sure you can- as long as you don't try to pass them off as the same one.

It's not 'wrong' because it is a natural attraction with a minimal number of people.

I'm just thankful I wasnt' born with an attraction to children

Acting on it is always harmful and illegal. It’s not a choice, but protecting children is the priority.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but what you are saying is that it isn't legally wrong to be attracted to a child as long as you don't act on it. I agree. I also agree with owzer that if you unknowingly have sex with a minor, it shouldn't be a crime if you honestly didn't know.

My take is that it is inherently and fundamentally wrong to be attracted to someone whom you know is underage regardless of whether or not you act on it. Should you be punished for that attraction? Not unless you act on it. So I think we are in agreement there.

So say a guy sees a young woman and is attracted to her. Nothing wrong with that. But then he finds out she is 17 and suddenly there is something wrong with him. Yah, I don’t get that logic.

Plus that's a completely different argument than your first post

“Type” isn’t bound by age. Nothing wrong with attraction. Taking action on that attraction is another issue tho.

@Aly - I'm sure Kawazu didn't spontaneously say something this ridiculous, even if he is a molester who can't control his urges. It was probably a confession that the police had prepared for him and made him sign.

Yes that is very possible.

So say a guy sees a young woman and is attracted to her. Nothing wrong with that. But then he finds out she is 17 and suddenly there is something wrong with him. Yah, I don’t get that logic.

So say a guy sees a young girl and is attracted to her. Nothing wrong with that. But then he finds out she is 10 and suddenly there is something wrong with him. Do you get that logic??

“Type” isn’t bound by age.

Sure it is. If you are attracted to a 4 year old girl then something is wrong with you regardless of whether you act on it or not.

Nothing wrong with attraction.

As long as you are not attracted to a minor.

Police said Kawazu has admitted to the allegation and quoted him as saying “She was my type."

WTF???

Oops! That's not good!

No sales tax on store food and other items. No sales tax on water, electricity, gas. Increase sales tax on luxury items.

another excellent idea

In California, there are no taxes on non-prepared food, so those low-income people who cook for themselves pay no sales tax. Japan should adopt a similar system.

That's an excellent idea.

They need to introduce a VAT system. No taxes on essentials, higher taxes on luxury items.

Why is the tax rate on a bag of flour the same as a 50inch 8K TV? It makes no sense.

I agree.

The abhorrent behavior of that nation state has turned about 1/3 of the world against you.

And that's going to have severe consequences in the very near future.

I LOVE ramen

Akazawa should probably change his name to Asakisa

What sort of mean-spitited nation would delete a condolence post for the Pope - generally recognised by most religions as an advocate of peace?

for sure.

Shows just why Israel is so despised, and has no future.

absolutely.

Israel says accusations of genocide in its Gaza campaign are baseless and that it is solely hunting down Hamas and other armed groups.

Still peddling that horse manure.

Japanese society as a whole is sinking, and society is becoming one where it is not easy to feel motivated,

I guess a lot of people in Japan are thinking this way, and I can't blame them. But I would also say that this is not just only limited to Japan. My guess is this notion is probably worldwide, and why not? With various wars such as Ukraine and Gaza, the Global Trade war and the economic and social hangover from Covid and its inflation, it's hard to feel good anywhere these days.

Professional failures. Is that an Israeli euphemism for war crimes, or execution?

yup.

It's just bald faced lying and a refusal to accept responsibility for what they are doing. There is no doubt that they are scouring the bodies of the people they kill for phones and any other evidence that will indict them, but in this case, one slipped through the net and laid bare the callousness and evilness of their actions in Gaza.

Exactly.

The world can see. The world isn't stupid.

That's 3 in a row.

this is SOP.

WoodyLee- I agree with you

Does Trump know who will be paying his tariff tax? Can't be that dumb, can he?

He can

Gov't mistakenly suspends use of 20,000 My Number-linked accounts

oops!

Why is it that the Japanese constantly seem to need a high amount of affirmation? Anytime anything is written that is favorable to the Japanese the media is all over it. Maybe because the people eat it up. Do the Japanese people have such an inferiority complex that they need to hear good things like this.

You answered your own question in your last sentence.

"The watchdog's probe did not allege cartel-like collusion". I got a problem with that. These "watchdogs" always just nudge industry instead of actually firmly going after them. They should be tapping phones and build a firm prosecuteable case... but no, they take the lazy route, one that won't ruffle feathers, and just warn them. But if some citizens, not big business, try to do the same they go after them hard.

exactly

The leader of Qatar, which along with Egypt and the U.S. helped mediate the January ceasefire, blamed Israel on Thursday for its collapse.

They are right.

"As you know, we reached an agreement months ago, but unfortunately Israel did not abide by this agreement," Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said during a visit to Moscow.

Surprise surprise.

After Israel declared Al-Mawasi a safe zone in December 2023, tens of thousands of Palestinians flocked there seeking refuge from bombardment, but the area has since been hit by repeated Israeli strikes.

war crime

smart choice

Israel says it will keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Then they will be fighting with their neighbors indefinitely.

Israel....heads up ....dont play with the people now running Syria ....wont end well.

Exactly.

Might ain't right and there will be a price to pay by all the perpetrators in this criminal conspiracy. It's not over by a long shot.

No doubt.

1/ Maldives no longer allowing Israeli passport holders to enter.

Good.

I can see why claims of "antisemiticism " are being falsely ramped up by Jewish lobby.

Israel has lost the PR war

That's right. And they know it.

@Alyrustom

You are telling the right and so few seem to understand the dire consequences of what you are explaining.

Thank you Jonathan