Comments on: NC’s new sex offender law is unjust and unconstitutional

By: Concernedcitizen

Concernedcitizen — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:18:54 +0000

It prevents reintegrated offenders from living there life and possibly raising their child(ren) fairly being able to take them to places such as movies, libraries, Disney, parks, public pools, fairs, etc. someone has to do something about this in nc asap. I know everyone’s situation is different and this is a bit ridiculous and will cause future issues.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:45:10 +0000

The good thing is that most of these provisions will be struck. As well, this is an election year and it is customary for media to do these things during sweeps (Ratings) and of course, elections. These new provisos, are more political than anything else. Larry R.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:09:40 +0000

This law needs to be repealed fast, there’s no sense in making them into hermits! If the state wants to be tougher on sex offenses give more jail/prison time. It’s retarded that the punishment for drug possession is years vs a sex offense typically being around a few months on average. It’s all ridiculous.

By: James Townsend

James Townsend — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:26:45 +0000

Guys you all have cut me down a little bit on here and sometimes we have too roll with the punches and there is nothing wrong with a little biblical insight. The constitution is not perfect.
Are we to serve Man? There was an old Twilight Zone episode feature that I watched when I was growing up. Sure we’ve all had our ups and downs but if I had to say anything about this particular sex offender law it is a more dehumanizing type of justice for those involved. Look at internet entrapment or tricky methods they use? Being caught with your pants down is one thing but being caught in some third party thing is another.

By: G from AlaOppressionBama

G from AlaOppressionBama — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 04:04:06 +0000

In reply to rick.

Rick,

I’d be glad to meet you someday. I like and share most of your perspective. You have thrown away the rose colored glasses and seem mostly red-pilled …. Except, I believe we need real leaders (not politicians). Are you attending the Atlanta conference?

By: rwvnral

rwvnral — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:14:31 +0000

In reply to Jewelbeach. Thank you for your kind comments.

By: Jewelbeach

Jewelbeach — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:28:24 +0000

In reply to rwvnral. I truly appreciate and applaud all your organization is doing for all So's. You will always have critics in any phase of work. But please keep up this compassionate work and advocacy!!! There is still hope. YOU ARE GOING ON AND BEYOND FOR SEX OFFENDER RIGHTS. Society's view is continued punishment and restrictions for SO's. Thank you all and God bless.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:24:04 +0000

What this looks like to me……. It seems that they are trying to be harsher on So’s so that there is a good possibility of re arrest to help with whatever statistic they need to say that so’s are a danger. I maybe be looking way too far into this but it just dawned on me.

By: rick

rick — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:10:39 +0000

So much for American citizenship! Told yuhs, you are not citizens , you are slaves whose rights are provided only if you comply. If that’s not clear to you by now, your fooling yourselves.

By: mfjbat

mfjbat — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:51:03 +0000

It is vitally important that social avenues are available for someone wishing to re-integrate themselves back into society, except for convicted sex-offenders: I understand the importance of being pro-social when an individual is attempting to re-integrate themselves back into the community and find alternate ways of having satisfying life experiences rather than the ones that led to offending. That being said there are some activities that I might be interested in now than I was not before my offense. Unfortunately most pro-social activities that I could possibly pursue if I was not on the sex-offender registry are off limits to me. Churches, libraries, parks and recreation, community centers, public swimming pools, state-fairs, YMCA, bowling alleys, etc, are off limits to me. In fact, with the new statue taking effect 1 Sept 2016 I’m not entirely sure if there is any social place I can legally go without being in violation. Shopping malls, wal-mart, fast-food eating establishments, restaurants, movie-houses, any place where children might congregate. This is not a cop-out. These are hard facts. All of these places are now dangerous, not because I pose a one to a woman or a child, but because I could be arrested and charged with a crime just for being there. Someone may recognize me, make a quick phone call and off I go!!!! Making new friends using these outlets make that virtually impossible. It kind of puts the brakes on being social at all. The government has mandated that people have a right to know if I, as a registered sex-offender, live in their neighborhood. I feel obligated to inform someone, at a certain point, that I am a registered sex offender if I am to sustain a relationship with a new friend, rather than continually ducking as to why I can’t go anywhere. I can’t afford to make new friends with children without informing them immediately about my status. Now given my extreme limitations, or rights, to go to many places enjoyed by law-abiding citizens I still have my activities that may lead to making new friends some time in the future. I may not fully realize this until I’m off of the registry. I pray to God that a new law doesn’t come along that will keep me from doing just that.