David Riegel
David L. Riegel (b. 1931) is an independent writer and researcher on the topic of pederasty. After having retired twice already, he made his debut as a writer in a 1999 McGraw Hill reader on opposing viewpoints in which his point of view on pedophilia was offset with that of Dr Laura. Since then, he has self published a number of books on man-boy relationships, been published in professional journals and formulated a philosophy of "responsible boylove" which has attracted a mixed reception on pertinent bulletin boards.
His organisations include SafeHaven Foundation, Journal of the Sexuality of Boys and Peer Support Exchange. Now expired is the BoyLove Media Watch and Review - a website that encouraged supporters to politely lobby journalists who wrote about modern pederasty.
Commentary
The author Riegel offers a set of publications, the nature of which is simply unparalleled elsewhere. Whilst his work, without peer review, sometimes curiously rigid in philosophy and arguably subjective in nature, has generated maybe as much controversy within the boylove community as outside of it, there are undoubted upsides. These include the author's dedication to exposing, even popularising suppressed data and often incisive commentary. Seniority in years is perhaps what allows Riegel to assume the point of view he does, yet this also helps us understand just how hard it is to tell the truth where only distortions and lies are acceptable.
Those with an interest in a more objective, peer-reviewed analysis with wider acceptance among other academics are directed towards Bruce Rind.
See also
- Judith Reisman - An academic who followed a similar career path to Riegel, arguing from a different perspective.
Publications
- Books here
- Other publications