Didn´t read the article, but if a pedo admits he´s a pedo and seeks help, then that should be respected.
You´re a freak but don´t want to hurt children, that´s good.
However, if you do hurt children you should die with your millstone.
I don´t see it as normalization or acceptance. These freaks have these urges, and if they don´t want to follow the urges and hurt children, that´s good.
Up to the point they hurt children. Then all bets are off and they shoud die.