Sexual Predators - Who Are They?

Common perceptions of sexual predators, particularly pedophiles, include debauched ogres, duplicitous villians, lecherous criminals, vicious libertines, or combinations thereof. But, exactly what is an accurate way to describe the psyche of a pedophilic sexual predator (PSP) that causes them to prey on children to satisfy their abnormal libidos? As usual, I have more questions than answers. Does an PSP have a mental illness? The answer is unequivocally "yes", abberant sexual behavior is certainly not a state of wellness. Are some males genetically predisposed to be a pedophile or, more commonly, does it "run in the family"? The answer uncertain, as I am not aware of any research that would either substantiate or debunk the assertion that being a PSP is inherited. Is being a PSP an inborn sexual orientation that is no different than heterosexuality or homosexuality with the exception that immature sexual partners are preferred to mature ones, or at least on compatible by age? Some scientists claim this is true; people are born the way they are, but would this claim extend to PSPs. If it were so, it would still not cause the behavior of a PSP to be acceptable. Finally, are PSPs simply criminals, who by choice wantonly seek to make children into sex objects for prurient gratification. I, for one, would like to see a good book or incisive journalistic reports about the problem of sex drives gone awry and its ugly consequences. If there is such a book, I'd like a comment on it.