None of these feel good things matter when someone victimizes a child because they mistakenly thought people will forgive them for their natural tendencies. You can argue from points of logic until you are blue in the face but talk to parents and you'll be laughed out of the room or have an angry mob on your hands.
I am also going to guess that you don't have children. I've seen all of my friends with children change how they think. Never, ever underestimate the emotional investment that family brings to the political table. I've witnessed card carrying Democrats vote Trump with no qualm.
> None of these feel good things matter when someone victimizes a child…
That's very true, yes. But many of us are attracted to certain characteristics without compulsively raping anyone possessing them; I like blonde hair! The parent poster is pointing out the distinction between attraction and action.
Again, we're not talking about whether someone should be harshly penalized for victimizing a child. We're talking about whether we should shame someone for a glitch in their brain over which they have no control. What is even the point of shame in that scenario? What exactly are you hoping for?
I would further argue that the shaming you're talking about makes it all worse! It makes people much less likely to seek help, and the shame spiral drives all kinds of anti-social and destructive behavior.
Again, I don't think you can make a logical case, and you clearly didn't even try here.
I am also going to guess that you don't have children. I've seen all of my friends with children change how they think. Never, ever underestimate the emotional investment that family brings to the political table. I've witnessed card carrying Democrats vote Trump with no qualm.