@Yada In that case, the contrast isn’t between normal and abnormal people, but …

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Comment on Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles” by VVayfarer:

@Yada

In that case, the contrast isn’t between normal and abnormal people, but instead between conformists and deviants. I get your point, but it’s a debate so being specific pays off.

I thought about bringing up the purpose and meaning of taboos here, but I guess it’s not really necessary. I’ll settle with saying taboos aren’t exactly useful, especially the social (unwritten) type. Hugging strangers on the street, for example, is often thought of as a taboo. Still, there are a lot of reasons why it isn’t outright banned, and the same goes for even those taboos that have resulted in legal restrictions—the best example may be media produced for lolicon.

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Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles”:

You could be right. Then again, most people don’t come to SC, and thus all of us deviate from the average = not normal. Me being intelligent to the point of awkwardness is me being, again, not normal. Thus, being abnormal in itself doesn’t mean shit. As for “society” -as in our society- being normal? Weird statement. Haven’t seen any alien societies for awhile so I guess?
Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles”:

The expert in this case is reasonable. While confusing manga and lolicon (both of which he’s likely only heard of in legal instances) is an understandable mistake, he also practically says “What you do might not be wrong, but in order to avoid legal trouble you should find someone who can kill the desire to do it” which I find awesome. His attitude might be weak, but his words lack the irrationality of your average Joe. For that, he deserves props.
Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles”:

While I’m not a religious person (yes, this disclaimer IS NECESSARY lol), the quote “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your neighbor’s eye but pay no attention to the plank in your own?” means you shouldn’t point out the ignorance of others when you can’t even see your own. It’s not a quote regarding pointing out negatives in general.
Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles”:

Hahaha! Yes, challenge the idiocy! … is what I’d like to say. But while anon 11:10′s point is moot (children can learn and fully understand if taught in a right way), allowing even apparently ‘consensual’ sex with children is just too risky. Especially preteens are often way too easy to control and ‘force’ into sex due to their general lack of consciousness of life and their surroundings. They also usually have only a very limited understanding of their rights. Those with seriously ill but …
Sweden: “Men Who Like Adult Manga Are Sick Pedophiles”:

Except feminism.