https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pede
I also can't help but think of pedo when I see it. I am pretty knew to the movement but if I didn't know any better, it would have really turned me away. Even looking into the origins of it, it still seems a bit retarded. Willing to have my mind changed, but every time I see it, I cringe.
I agree, coming from the left was a short journey for me, because I live in a highly conservative area anyway. I had a very conservative childhood, and just a had a rebel lefty stage, but now at 20 I am a conservative again, and try to spread the message. Conservatism has gotten a very bad rap, because of leftist indoctrination, from every major institution. Education, Entertainment, and consumerism have all very easily changed our culture further left, all with simple marketing and concepts that play on our emotions. We should be creating points that resonate with people. Most of our beliefs makes sense to most people, they've just been tricked into thinking its racist, sexist or inhumane/hateful to hold these views.