The Federal Post Supervision Guidelines (which I think you are talking about, Emil) are pretty uniform across the country for SOR with maybe a few small exceptions here or there depending or the district. And I echo everything you said above and would add that you are possibly being a little too kind in your description of it. :o)

Those who are put in the Supervised Post Release (which is mandatory in several states after someone fulfills their jail/prison sentence) face lots of additional restrictions and burdens apart from being in the registry. I feel the pain of some of the comments above.
These probation people have no empathy, to say the least. They are always looking for something like a hound dog to crucify those under supervision.
It seems they feel like they are not doing their job unless they make someone’s life more miserable; I guess their job makes them that way, heartless, with apathy. And they have the carte blanche from the society to impose any additional burden just “to keep everyone safe.” Of course I’m talking about those in the supervision, which is worse than probation.
In North Carolina, supervised post release is for five years. Under the terms of supervision one can be searched anytime without any warrant, one cannot view any pornography, including magazine; one cannot visit any place where alcohol is sold, etc. etc. The list goes on and on. I wonder if they give the certificate of Sainthood at the end of the supervision!
I guess they justify their action as something like they are doing that to those “scum perverts”, as if they have not faced enough punishment already.

I feel really sad sometime when I see how people can be so heartless. Where is forgiveness? Where is second chance? Does one mistake define a person for the rest of his/her life? Surely this is not the sin that was mentioned in the Bible as the sin that cannot be forgiven!

Well I have expressed admiration for Rudy’s courage but have insisted to him that even though the law is clearly wrong it is still the law and he will be charged and locked up when caught. I have also strongly recommended that others do not follow his example.

These laws are wrong, but they are the laws and we must follow them if we want to stay out of prison. You do more for our cause if you are not in prison.

My only mission is to unite as many RSOs as possible so that we can have a strong movement and stage strong and noticeable demonstrations. We however must continue to follow the laws to a T. To do otherwise would destroy us because that is where we cross the line of being the law abiding citizens we claim to be, to becoming criminals.

I haven’t seen any messages from Rudy in awhile. Rudy if you are still free, let us know how you are doing.

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Exactly. That’s how I interpreted your comment.

I don’t advocate non compliance. I have actually commented before telling people to ignore someone’s suggestions to non compliance. I am only referring to if all 40,000 people on MI SOR agreed to this movement. Otherwise it would be fruitless.

While we appreciate a diversity of opinion for the sake of healthy discussion and debate, please understand that RSOL does not advocate non-compliance with registration laws as a means to alter or abolish them. We believe that public protest, legislative lobbying, and serious litigation…in addition to organizing at the grass roots level, are the most appropriate avenues for substantive change. -Admin

To quote Morpheus (you are living in a dreamworld, Emil). Actually I think I should say you aren’t living in a dreamworld. This is reality. I wish it were a dystopian Orwellian daydream you were having, but it’s happening. That’s why we need to stand up and fight for ourselves.

Entire states or better yet the whole country refusing to register would be catastrophic for them and a win for us. They would have to abandon the entire project on the spot for a few reasons such as they don’t have the money, resources or manpower to go after us all and best of all the people have spoken loudly and clearly in which they can’t ignore.

In Michigan we have over 40,000 RSOs. I think currently 13,000 are non-compliant. Many of the non-complaint’s whereabouts are unknown. This already creates a big strain on law enforcement and distracts them from catching real criminals, but it also gives them a reason to keep asking for grants to create their special task forces and keep increasing their profits.

If all 40,000 were to announce that we are not going to continue with this nonsense their hands will be tied to do anything. It would be akin to a large company going on strike, but unlike a company, they can’t hire scabs to replace us. They will be forced to negotiate with our leaders and will be in control.

This is why I keep saying we have to unite, just like a labor union. In fact we should probably change our mind set a little. We are part of a business organization. The SOR is BUSINESS. It is about making money and securing votes, nothing more. We create that cash flow. When you think of it that way, you realize the ones who are really in control are us. All we have to do is unite.

Mikey, don’t do that, man. We care about you. I know that must sound cliche but you are an asset to our community. Everyone is because we can all make a difference. And even if you don’t want advocate, I know there are people in your life who love you. Please call RSOL.