Comments on: ACTION ALERT: Oppose SB3951, the PROTECT Act of 2022

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 11 May 2022 03:36:25 +0000

Hello Sandy, off of the topic here but New York Mayor started a registration list of gun offenders. This list is being aggressively opposed by everyone and they are saying how this list will put the registered person and their family at risk. The Mayor is Eric Adams and he created the “Gun Recidivist Investigation Program” that puts gun offenders on a list, similar to the sex offender list. I think the sex offender list was a test to see if the public could be scared into agreeing to lists to provide a false since of security. Now they are trying a new list that is being opposed on a big level. May help our fight if this list gets shut down.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:40:10 +0000

Wait wait what about the study our government authorized and approved in 1994 one year before the registry was enacted. That study shows recidivism rates was at 9%, but they enacted Megan’s law anyways and kept the study quite until the Information Act. They did a study every since 1994 and every study show below 5% on every study every year. You can go on the Doj’s website and you will find these studies I’m talking about, you can contact the government to request any study or files because of The Freedom of Information Act.

By: The Criminalized Man

The Criminalized Man — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:47:39 +0000

In reply to Gary Teer.

Yet prosecutors and lawmakers don’t seek to understand “the why behind it all.” Laws are written so that simply “knowingly” doing something is enough – no need to prove motive. Maybe they think they know the motive already — James Dobson or Ron Book whispered it in their ear. I thought that was the definition of “prejudice” and don’t we all agree prejudice is unjust?

Let’s end registries and residency / presence restrictions, sure. But we need to end these slippery, easy-to-convict laws as well.

By: The Criminalized Man

The Criminalized Man — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:41:00 +0000

In reply to mbgodofwar.

Thank you for pointing out that this is a fantasy.

> So I’m suppose to believe the fantasy of: …ex-victims with PTSD fear
> that everything bad happening in their life was/is because someone…
> somehow wants that ex-vic to know of their illegal viewing habits…
> might be making fun of them/impeding their life??

These unjust censorship laws are based on just that myth. Conviction and punishment of people caught in the trap only enact “hurt people hurt people” (tossed about a lot in therapy groups) into reality.

By: Annoymous

Annoymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:30:39 +0000

In reply to CherokeeJack. How about a person who has a doctor's degree who was convinced of cp and molesting , in a low facility versus a person with mental health problems first offence of cp in a very short time frame in a violent medium facility. Scared afraid of being beaten and afraid of Solitary.

By: William

William — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:37:34 +0000

In reply to Bob. You are 100 percent correct. I had an addiction to pornography and I served a mandatory minimum sentence in my state. Then one day I saw on the news a reporter showing kids dying on TV from serin gas poisoning. He actually videoed a kid dying!!!! Now that was a crime saved to video. Should the reporter not be charged with crimes against children??? Sad they want to putting the screws to us.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:38:57 +0000

In reply to Sandy. Thank You Sandy! I was miss informed. But still a sad reality. Thank you for your research and help for us all!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:59:24 +0000

In reply to Jim.

Jim, I will only address one thing you said so that you will have accurate information.

The U.S. doesn’t have more people incarcerated than all other nations combined.
The U.S. has more people incarcerated than any other nation does even though we are smaller than some of them.
We have the highest per capita rate of imprisonment.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:24:02 +0000

The United states will do everything in its power to have Everyone in the court system. This country has more people in prison than all of the other countries in the world COMBINED! And a smaller population as well than many. This is to have marks on everyone and be able to monitor and track everyone to prevent the people from causing a resistance to the government. To make us DEFENCELESS. And they are doing a VERY good job at this. Its not just sex offenders any more, Its EVERYONE. The sex offender status just gave this rights grab a running start. Keep Your Powder Dry!! and get ready!

By: Gary Teer

Gary Teer — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:57:20 +0000

SB 3951 leaves a lot to think about. It is bad in some ways, but good in other ways. Please allow me to make a point:
1) There are some Judges that have allowed many offenders to simply walk free without any punishment or treatment being ordered for child porn. In some cases, but not all, it has a lot to do with the offenders or family members’ status in the community and it usually being a first time offense.
2) Agreed, not all porn is solicited by a person or via their computer but when it does come through your computer, it can be controlled by the individual receiving it. There are ways to keep it from reaching your computer through security screenings. The administrator of that computer can set “parental controls” to stop having it sent to that computer.
It must be understood that if that person makes the choice to keep it on his/her computer by storing it there or downloading it and/or printing it, that is their choice and their decision to be involved with it. It is a serious sign that they are trying to reach out for help.
As for a mandatory minimum sentence, if it is passed, it should include mandatory counseling for first offenders and mandatory in house treatment for others. Granted, courts should not lump all offenders into one heap and not allow judicial discretion. That discretion must not be biased, prejudicial, lenient nor overbroad. The court must use specific equal and fair discretion in ordering some form of treatment for the offender. Not just punishment.
It is when you have the first offender before you that you may be able to achieve better rehabilitative results than formerly observed. It is known that many times the court will bypass the actual law and give lighter sentences to certain individuals but not others. Judges themselves are not infallible and are subject to being coerced or bribed into the wrong decisions. Even if such is of their own choosing. That is also a strong reason for treatment advocacy at the court level in order to make it fair to everyone.
If offenders are to be helped, the court must be the first to help the offender at the time of sentencing. The court has the power to sentence them for treatment and release them without making it worse for them. Treatment must be away from prison but still in a controlled environment. After all, many offenders have claimed that their offending started from watching child porn and some from being abused themselves.
I am for eliminating the registry after a specific time on it but, to be truthful, it has deterred many from re-offending for various reasons. However, registration, the 1,000 to 2,000 foot rule, neighborhood offender warnings, and sometimes even full scale treatment does not hinder offending itself if a person wants to offend. One must understand the why behind it all.
SB 3951 is simply trying to tell Judges that they can no longer use unfair judgements on offenders and that all offenders should be provided rehabilitation help at the earliest stage of the proceedings as possible.