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IN LEGAL
TERMS,
a sex offender is anyone who breaks
a law pertaining to the sexual code.
Since the laws vary in each state
you must know those of your state
and city. Generally the laws tend to
emphasize molesting others,
especially children, and being a
public nuisance as most
objectionable. In some areas private
sexual activities between mature
consenting adults is not considered
a concern of the law.
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Various types
of sex offenders come to the
attention of the police.
Homo-sexuality is one of the big
problems. Sometimes young people
experiment with homosexual behavior
as a thrill, or because somebody
exploits them. It is important that
such young people not have a social
stigma or else they may become
bitter and resentful. With help they
may become useful citizens.
It is well known that normal men
deprived of contact with women for a
long period of time may engage in
some type of sexual activity with
other men. This occurs regularly in
prisons, isolated camps, and other
places where men must live away from
members of the opposite sex.
Although this homosexual behavior is
considered abnormal, it is not the
behavior of choice. There is,
therefore, a question as to whether
it really can be considered abnormal
under such circumstances, or simply
unhealthy.
Regular male homosexuals indulge in
all types of sexual practice,
utilizing the mouth (fellatio), the
anus (sodomy), general body contact
with kissing, em- bracing, etc. Oral
genital contact, mutual masturbation
and embracing are common among
females.
Individuals from all levels of
society are affected by this
condition. Because they are usually
rejected by normal people and for
reasons of mutual acceptance they
frequently associate in what is
called the "gay world." They collect
in bars and "Bohemian" clubs where
they can associate more freely with
one another.
Many, however, lead seemingly
average lives and cannot be
distinguished from normal
persons.
Most often the police officer will
encounter trouble with those
homosexuals who would be
troublemakers regardless of their
sexual tendencies. Delinquent,
immature, irresponsible, erratic and
criminal individuals will express
their perverted sexual interests
without regard for society or the
rights of others. Their efforts to
seduce or molest others--even at
times children -- will come to the
attention of the law enforcement
officer.
The male
homosexual who seduces children or
young people either by enticement or
force is a menace. Fortunately, few
homosexuals resort to this,
preferring instead the voluntary
company of their own kind. The
seducing type of homosexual is
usually quite sick and disturbed
mentally. They may frequent parks,
schools or public restrooms to make
contact with other men or boys.
Unfortunately, there are
occasionally male professional
persons such as teachers, camp or
club leaders, etc., who may be of
this type and abuse their position
of authority in exploiting their
students. This is a very shocking
experience for young boys, and may
greatly upset their emotional
development.
The only certain method of
determining the presence of a sexual
perversion is direct evidence or
confession. Since physical build,
gestures and mannerisms are not
reliable indicators of sexual
habits, it is very risky to make
charge without factual evidence.
Very robust masculine males may be
homosexual and conversely soft and
gentle men may be quite
heterosexual. Among women it is even
more unlikely that physique or
personality traits may be relied
upon to diagnose people. Of course,
markedly effeminate "queer" males
who make no effort to conceal their
sexual interest in other males are
easily recognized. But they
represent a small percentage of the
larger group who have homosexual
tendencies.
Occasionally homosexuals are
troublesome police problems in other
ways.
They are often robbed, beaten and
sometimes killed by their male
pickups. Though female homosexuals
seldom cause police problems, there
are sometimes arrests for fighting,
alcoholism and addiction.
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