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I'm actually hopeful the other direction Zedex. I think the public is waking up to the abuses of the Sex Offenders registry with high profile stories all over the news (click any of the links) But on the other hand that's a slow ship to turn around. I think it's just a matter of time before a high court rules them cruel and unusual but we'll see. Most parents keep a close eye on their children and they still get molested by grandpa or dad or an old and 'trusted' friend or a teacher (although let me come out and say a 14 year old boy cannot be molested by his female teacher, the proper term is 'lucked out').

Human Rights Watch - US: Sex Offender Laws May Do More Harm Than Good
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/09/06/usdom16819.htm
http://www.hrw.org/reports/2007/us0907/7.htm

20/20 piece
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/S...4400537&page=3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeEMVMtrL8

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21535447/

I agree with you, Kist. We had a discussion about that a couple months ago, I believe.

I wonder how the general public's opinion would change about SO's if the good ones, {loosely termed, of course} got as much media attention. We'll never hear of Joe Blow, convicted sex offender, winning any Pulitzer or doing any good as they are not afforded the same rights as other convicts. Media attention is the reason.

America is suppossed to be the land of second chances but when your name and photo is supplied for all the world to see everyday, well, that just kinda makes it hard to do better.

I know a guy that is a SO. He confessed to it whereas the girl involved denied it all the way. It was consenual. He did 8 in and is about to end his 8 out. But, he will always be listed as a predator and his life is in the control of others. He works meanial jobs as no good ones will have him. It was the only time in his life he had contact with the law and it is a lifetime deal.

His exwife gave him custody of their kids a couple years ago and he has raised them as best he could. He still has two at home.

But, then, there are the bad ones, too. Google George Edenfeild, Peggy Edenfeild, Christopher Barrios. Very disturbing case, heart breaking. It clearly outlines the other side of the debate. Another point being, though, does registering really protect anyone??

So confusing a topic.................
no clear answer