Replace “pedophile” with “rapist” in your arguments and ask yourself whether what you’re saying is convincing.

Welp, I’d much rather live in a world where people that have thoughts of rape are encouraged to go to therapy and work through it than one where they all just keep themselves in check.

I’m not saying pedophiles don’t have agency in the matter or something. I’m saying we should try to cure them before they hurt people.