pedophilia

Hoo boy. A few articles have come out recently reporting that a large number of alleged pedophiles are also avid Star Trek fans. Of course, this has resulted in much speculation over what it is exactly about the show that appeals to sexual deviants. Some think it has something to do with Star Trek occupying a world where social attitudes have "evolved" beyond today's thinking, but Ellen Ladowski in the Huffington Post points out that sexuality has always been portrayed in a rather cartoonish and innocuous manner, especially on the original series. To me, the answer is much more simple: Pedophiles tend to be outcasts, and outcasts have always been attracted to shows like Star Trek. Trying to find some direct correlation between pedophilia and Star Trek seems a bit foolish.

[via TV Tattle]