The organization consists of pedophiles in denial about the harm they do. Pedophiles as a group are notorious for refusing recognise that they are doing damage. The pedophiles also imagine or pretend that boys can “Freely choose” to love adult men. All this overlooks the power adults have to manipulate kids into doing what the adults want. In civilized countries the law protects underage boys and girls from the manipulative power of adults. Mark Foley acted like a member of this group, so liberals aren't inclined to support NAMBLA.