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The Dateline NBC show is a pretty ridiculous ratings charade.
However, it's definitely not entrapment. Most people have no idea what the definition of entrapment is.
The suspects on the show initiate conversation with the decoys. They continue the conversations when they learn the kids are 12-14 years old. They initiate sexual conversation and send out pictures of their dicks. Finally they drive hundreds of miles to meet with what they think are 12-14 year old children. It is their intent to have sex with children.
I would recommend that you visit
Perverted Justice. This is the group of people that is behind all of the Dateline stings. Read their FAQ. Read some of the chat logs of people they have convicted on the site. They are taking some terrible people and putting them in jail.
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ya im in no way supporting any of the guys on the show, or prentending that i know the legal specifics of entrapment. Just thought it was an interesting disucssion and different view of the issue - brought to my attention by my girlfriend none the less.
I'd also assume NBC cherry-picks the worst cases for public showing too, btw.