I think Tony is just pointing out the distinction between what constutes a "pedo" and what constitutes a "sexual predator" who goes after young teens. People do tend to lump every guy like this into the pedo category, but a guy going after a 13-17 yr old by definition isn't a pedophile.
I don't think it's about making any of them out to be any better than they are, it's about keeping things straight and correct in people's minds. And frankly it's hard to imagine anyone, at least any normal-thinking person out there who isn't elated at the fact that these guys are being nabbed and publicly shamed and in some cases put behind bars. Should be all cases, but it looks like several states are bringing in harshers laws soon. (maybe partially due to the efforts of the show)
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