I don't know how these things work, but one thing I do know - there is NO excuse for a person to sexually abuse a child. NONE.
I feel that a person who was previously abused either as a child or later on in life, KNOWS of the ill effects of the abuse. They know of the physical and emotional scars, they know about the traumatizing effects that last a lifetime.
I have never understood the reasoning of those who claim to abuse because they were abused as children. I just cannot see it.
I do believe that the behavior is either a learned one (hanging out with same-type people,) or is inherited (thus the child becomes abuser not because of the abuse but because of his inherited wiring.)
I know I'm theorizing here, but every time a case like Somer's becomes public and it turns out it is a sex offender (even if not registered) who is the perpetrator, it makes me feel helpless and so disillusioned with the "human" race.
All children should be allowed their chance to achieve their full potential in life, not having their chance ruined by selfish and inhumane monsters who have no love for anyone but themselves.
If it turns out this man is guilty, I hope that the punishment is the most severe the system can muster.
