I think it’s time we organized a public forum. So many good men are falling prey to the Police tactics which are currupt. They use their psychological tactics to turn goid men into offenders. This practice needs to stop or be focused in the right direction.

I don’t know why we have to fight fair when they don’t…

This is exactly what is going on and that is why I keep pushing for us to fight back in a more visible way, so that they can see they are mistaken. It is no secret that bullies are cowards when faced with a real fight.

I would take them too. And I appreciate the spirit of what you are saying. I do think individual risk assessment would ideally be better than a one size fits all approach, which is what is currently in operation. I just think the risk assessment that is out there doesn’t comport with whether an individual is truly at risk to offend. I think risk should be determined by static and dynamic factors and psychological tests like the MMPI and the MCMI but I don’t trust tests where the methods are questionable and the conclusions are erroneous.

Thank you Sandy. That is where I sent it on March 9th. Exactly as you instructed. I don’t expect you to post it if you don’t like it, but I know where to send them.

I am glad to hear that. I feel what we need is a post once in awhile on the blog to remind people of how important it is to organize and have open discussions on the best method to do that.

I look at your State Advocate and Coordinator volunteer positions and I think “Okay, they are people who reach out to the general public and recruit members, but how?” Are they sending out bulk mail or email? Are they going door to door? Are they mailing letters to everyone on the registry? Or are they just setting up websites and waiting for people to notice and sign up?

I personally would like to see some way that we can discuss methods of recruiting and what we are legally allowed to do. For instance I have been tempted to send letters to all the RSOs in Mi to make them and their family aware of our cause, but I am not sure if that is legal. What are my other options?

Is there already a way to bring leaders together online to discuss methods and strategies for recruiting offline? I would sure like to participate in that. if there is.

Fred, I concur with what Robin has said. Additionally, if you would like to write an article putting forth your plan and submit it to communications@nationalrsol.org for consideration, I will be happy to take a look at it. Put the name on it that you would want showing for the public should it be accepted for publication.

Thanks!

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