Germany Decriminalizes Possession of Child Pornography: A Controversial Move Examined

Germany Decriminalizes Possession of Child Pornography: A Controversial Move Examined

Germany Decriminalizes Possession of Child Pornography

Historical Context

In 2010, Jan Flesichhauer and Wiebke Hollersen wrote an unsettling essay for Der Spiegel titled "How the Left Took Things Too Far." They discussed how the German 1968 movement aimed to sexually liberate children, which some interpreted as eliminating all sexual inhibitions, creating an environment where even pedophilia was seen as progressive. This led to debates about whether sexual activities with children could be beneficial for them and even included in kindergarten programs.

A Shift in Attitudes

While the conservative backlash to the sexual revolution in the West failed to reverse it, it did manage to halt the sexualization of children. However, in recent years, explicit sex education, the transitioning of children, and initiatives like "Drag Queen Story Hour" have become more commonplace. In Germany, several pro-pedophile activists are celebrating a recent decision by the Bundestag (Germany’s Parliament) to decriminalize the possession of child pornography.

Details of the New Bill

The bill, which was passed on May 16, removes the section of the German Criminal Code that classified possession of child pornography as a federal crime. Once it takes effect in three years, the law will reduce minimum sentences for possessing child sexual abuse material, downgrading the crime to a misdemeanor. Minimum sentences will now be three months for possessing or acquiring child pornography, and six months for distributing it.

Opposition and Justification

The passage of the bill faced strong opposition. Rainer Becker, chairman of the association 'German Children’s Aid – The Permanent Children’s Representation', pointed out that Germany could violate a directive from the European Union that classifies any child pornographic media as a serious criminal offense with this change to the law. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU) also released a statement of opposition.

The bill justified the downgrading of possession of child pornography to a misdemeanor by considering cases where parents and teachers find themselves in possession of child pornography upon discovering the material on the phones of their children or students.

Critics and Supporters of the Bill

Critics argue that exceptions for such cases could have been made without reducing minimum sentencing for child pornography offences across the board. Notably, the move was applauded by pedophilia activists, including the German pro-pedophile activist group Krumme-13, or K13, which advises those being prosecuted for child pornography to seek lesser sentences in ongoing proceedings.

Final Thoughts

The decriminalization of possession of child pornography by the German Bundestag is a concerning development, especially considering the increasing sexualization of children in recent decades. It is vital to consider the potential implications of such a decision and its impact on the protection of children's rights.

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