I don't see any reason why a little girl should not be a sexual partner and I see what is called "grooming" simply as a way of making her comfortable enough to discover that side of herself with an adult male.

I do not disagree with this statement; it is not, however, the argument I proffer. The referenced post suggests its writer could be interested in nothing more than "grooming" a young charge for the sole purpose of his own sexual gratification. There, I would strongly part.

After all, what is any kind of dating besides "grooming"? You put your best foot forward, you romance, you gain trust... all for the purpose of developing a relationship that includes sexual intimacy. If you really believe that a child should have control over their lives, why is it wrong to treat them the same way you treat an adult woman when entering into a relationship? She is either an equal human being or she is not.

I fully agree; except where the "grooming" furthers only one's own motives under the guise of a "relationship". That is a fraudulent presentation, and I feel it applies to persons of any age.

If, on the other hand, the intention of the referenced person was a truly equal, mutually beneficial relationship, my only reservation would be the reaction under current law... ;-)