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Geraldo says molesters born that way
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| August 27, 2005
| Staff
Posted on 08/27/2005 6:46:24 AM PDT by Right Wing Assault
Following a discussion of the Natalee Holloway disappearance in Aruba, Fox News host Gerald Rivera told his colleague Bill O'Reilly he is certain child molesters are born that way and cannot be effectively treated or cured.
"I think that I believe that child molesters and I want to be very clear that I'm not saying it's like homosexuality," said Rivera Thursday night. "It's absolutely different. It's a totally different situation. But I believe that, like homosexuals, child molesters are born not made. They are not cured. You don't cure someone from being gay. It's insulting to gay people to say that you can cure them. It is a criminal justice, law and order reality, harsh reality, that you cannot cure a child sex predator. They are born that way. They will always be sexually attracted to children."
Rivera provided no evidence for his claim, which flies in the face of most behavioral science, which suggests most molesters were victims of molestation themselves.
Rivera said stiffer sentencing is the only solution for child sex abusers.
"And I believe that sometimes on both sides of the aisle but particularly people from the middle to the left don't understand that there are charming sexual predators," he said.
O'Reilly suggested: "Let's rehab them."
"But they are not rehab-able," insisted Rivera.
O'Reilly did not disagree with Rivera's unusual idea that child molesters are born, not made. In fact, later in the interview, he seemed to express a general consensus.
"I'll bet you I'll bet you 80 percent of the American people feel the same way you and I do," he said.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: geraldo; molesters; pedophiles
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If they are born that way, how can we throw them in jail for doing what comes naturally for them? Also, if it is an insult to gays to say they can be cured, is it an insult to someone born with a heart condition to say they can be cured? Just more Geraldo drivel with the help of O'Reilly.
To: Right Wing Assault
Geraldo says molesters born that wayWhat............ did he speak with Clinton?
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:48:45 AM PDT
by
beyond the sea
("I was just the spark the universe chose ....." --- Cindy Sheehan (barf alert))
To: Right Wing Assault
"Doctor" Rivera spouts again.
He's such a hack. PURE, 100%, grade-AA, blue-ribbon Sleazywood.
To: Right Wing Assault
Funny that Geraldo's sex life has been a choice, not genetically predetermined.
Geraldo admitted in his biography to lots of "hugging and kissing" with Mick Jaggar.
To: linkinpunk
lots of "hugging and kissing" with Mick JaggarGAG!!! I nearly hurled my breakfast imagining that.
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:52:19 AM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: Right Wing Assault
I think Geraldo is right, which is one reason why I think there should be a death penalty for child molesters. Give them a couple of chances to "rehabilitate", then give them the needle. The way it is now, most just get a wrist slap and they continue on as they have been, hurting more children.
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:53:17 AM PDT
by
MizSterious
(Now, if only we could convince them all to put on their bomb-vests and meet in Mecca...)
To: Right Wing Assault
I disagree. IMHO, I believe molesters were molested at some time probably in their childhood. But I have no scientific and/or behavioral evidence to back up that belief.
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:53:21 AM PDT
by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
To: Right Wing Assault
Psychopathy certainly has a genetic component to it... as though evil prospers and can pass along its genes more successfully when it odds favor it. The very idea contradicts the Western liberal belief in the inherent goodness of man. But turn to any page in the daily newspaper and you instinctively know that's not true. Some people seem to be born literally without a conscience. I worry about the health and well-being of a family member in the hospital. Now try to imagine never having to care whether they lived or died. Its quite a different universe in which psychopaths operate.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:54:09 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: Right Wing Assault
Geraldo says, "molesters born that way"
Does Geraldo mean the same way men like him are born serial philandering slobs? Who gives a rats patooty what that has-been says. He's such an ego maniacal lecher gas bag. People who are in the Liz Taylor serial marriage club have NO CREDIBILITY.
Since when did Geraldo become a certified psychiatrist, geneologist?
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:55:01 AM PDT
by
SunnySide
(Ephes2:8 ByGraceYou'veBeenSavedThruFaithAGiftOfGodSoNoOneCanBoast)
To: Right Wing Assault
I have always thought he was a little strange
the only thing we are born with is our outward appearance/and a heart to know God (though most ignore this)...
everything else our parents and our environment teach us
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:55:17 AM PDT
by
PaulaB
(We Want To Die--Americans Want To Live--That Is The Difference (Bin Laden))
To: Right Wing Assault
Geraldo says molesters born that way Gerald Rivers was born an idiot - he can't help it.
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:55:41 AM PDT
by
Graybeard58
(Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
To: Right Wing Assault
If they are born that way, how can we throw them in jail for doing what comes naturally for them?All of us are doing what comes naturally when we sin. We can throw child molestors in jail by arresting them and by locking them up. Regardless whether they are born with those desires, acting on the desires is dangerous to children and there is nothing immoral or wrong when society responds to them acting on their desires.
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To: Right Wing Assault
Fox News host Gerald Rivera told his colleague Bill O'Reilly
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:57:56 AM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(Casey Sheehan died so mommy could freely act the jackass)
To: ModelBreaker
All of us are doing what comes naturally when we sin.Exactly. I was just facetiously spouting the liberal line to show its absurdity.
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posted on
08/27/2005 6:58:20 AM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
To: kellynla
"I believe molesters were molested at some time probably in their childhood. But I have no scientific and/or behavioral evidence to back up that belief."
I think you may be right. Ive read that people's sexuality begins to form in their pre puberty years. Experiences in those early years is what tends to develope as they grow. Either way, I say if you molest a kid you loose your freedom for ever.
To: Right Wing Assault
Born or evolve????
It simply doesn't matter.
What matters is that these monsters disappear permantly from this planet.
To: Right Wing Assault
And what about imbecilic persons, foisted upon the public as "reporters"? Are they born that way also?
Build their gallows high
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posted on
08/27/2005 7:00:57 AM PDT
by
G.Mason
To: linkinpunk
'Scuse me a second........
To: ModelBreaker
Amen..
I meant to also put in my post above that if he means we are born sinful with the capacity to do this then yes...that is true...but we are also born to not do this and follow our Savior instead
Freewill=God gave us this
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posted on
08/27/2005 7:01:17 AM PDT
by
PaulaB
(We Want To Die--Americans Want To Live--That Is The Difference (Bin Laden))
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