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Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by B.N

B.N — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:21:02 +0000

(Dan Gunderson, “A Better Approach to Sex Offender Policy.” Minnesota Public Radio, June 18th, 2007) “Lisa Sample, a criminology professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha, says…”

“Misinformation and a lack of information often shapes sex offender policy…Most of the legislators in her study said their primary source of information was the news media.”

In most cases, lawmakers didn’t read studies/ reports relevant to legislation they supported.

She says it’s clear most sex offender legislation follows the abduction and murder of a child, and the resulting public outrage.

Few people are aware a child is at greater risk of sexual abuse from family than strangers. If people understood that, they would support more programs to prevent sexual abuse.

In Minnesota, a panel of experts recently completed a comprehensive report to serve as a guide for sex offender policy in the state. One of the report’s authors says the biggest challenge is just getting lawmakers to read it.

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by Bruce N

Bruce N — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:43:44 +0000

If you believe the only way to protect your rights as an American citizen is by begging federal politicians to follow the Constitution; if you think marching on Washington or calling your Representatives, or threatening to throw the bums out in 2010 is going to further the cause of liberty -you are going to be mighty disappointed. Looking to the federal government – whether it’s through elections, or protests, or lawsuits, or rallies – has proven to be failed strategy. So I am suggesting that we try something new.
The real way to resist what comes out of Washington is not by begging federal politicians and federal judges to allow us to exercise our rights, it’s to exercise our rights whether they want to give us “permission “ to or not. The way to do this is through “Nullification”. When a state “nullifies” a federal law, it is proclaiming that the law in question is void and inoperative in that state; or, in other words, not a law as far as that state is concerned. This is peaceful, effective, and has a long history in the American tradition. It’s been used in efforts to advance free speech, help runaway slaves, resist high taxes and much more.
This year, for example, seven states have passed “sovereignty resolutions” under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. Two states passed laws nullifying some federal firearms regulations. Led by Arizona, voters in a number of states, Georgia included, May get a chance to approve State Constitutional Amendments in 2010 that would effectively band national health care in their states. Sources indicate that we should expect to see 20 to 25 states consider such legislation. 20 states resisting Washington can do what calling, marching, yelling, faxing, and emailing almost never get done.–stop the government in it’s tracks. If you doubt this, let me remind you that 13 states are already defying federal marijuana prohibition, and the government is having such a hard time dealing with it that the Obama administration recently announced that it would no longer prioritize enforcement in states that have medical marijuana laws. That’s “nullification” at work.
Over the years, wise statesmen warned us that the Constitution would never enforce itself. The time is long overdue for people to recognizing this fact, and bring that enforcement closer to home. Here’s the bottom line; if you want to make real change; if you want to really do something for liberty and for the Constitution– focus on local activism and our state government. Thomas Jefferson said, “The several states composing the United States of America, are not united on principal of unlimited submission to their General Government“.

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Comment on PROBLEMS WITH POSITIVE IDENTIFICATIONS by seattle criminal lawyer

seattle criminal lawyer — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:29:35 +0000

I agree sending innocent people to jail is very wrong. DNA testing has given lawyers and the “law” so much more to go on.

Comment on AN ELECTION TORPEDOES THE CONSTITUTION by Abusive Tax Shelter

Abusive Tax Shelter — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:08 +0000

Hi, I have been reading this blog for some time now but never bothered to comment until today. Wanted to let you know that I am a fan and enjoy your work. Thanks

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by gdrstrfm

gdrstrfm — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:48:21 +0000

I would like to know if the 38 percent decrease in the number of sexually abused children in this country since 1993 is actually caused by these new laws or not. It could just be the fact that these new laws keep people from talking because they don’t want their loved ones to be put in prison and punished the rest of their lives. If we offered real help instead of just punishment to those who can be helped, then maybe restoration can occur and people would talk. Right now all we are doing is throwing them away and putting a scarlet letter on them. What good does that do for them or the “victims”. Also, a severe problem has occurred in this society. Innocent people are being convicted of these crimes because of the fear and laws that don’t require evidence… but just false accusations. We are just trying to put a band-aid on the scab without really taking care of the problem. Let’s take one case at a time and look for the truth first and then classify and find alternative treatments other than prison. Yes, prison is an option for those who can not be helped but that is for a very small percentage of sex offenders.

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by Bill Habern

Bill Habern — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:20 +0000

Mr. Floyd:

Your efforts are well stated. Our law firm has undertaken four fed. civil rights actions on the behalf of various sex offenders in the last 3 yrs. or so, and so far been successfull in each one. We understand the problems you so well discuss. Keep up the good work.

Bill Habern
Habern, O’Neil and Pawgan LLP
Huntsville, Texas
936) 435-1380

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by Mary Sue

Mary Sue — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:31:23 +0000

Very good article! Please visit our web-site at http://www.txvoices.com. Our members are working for much needed cahnge to current laws.

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by voice of reason

voice of reason — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:52:07 +0000

One of the best articles I have read on the subject. I will be sending the link to all legislators in Georgia, where draconian laws that are better politics than justice, protect no one but ruin the lives of thousands of young people.

Comment on RELEASED SEX OFFENDERS – A GROWING UNDERCLASS by Sex Offender Issues

Sex Offender Issues — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:28:11 +0000

Excellent article, and I hope you do not mind, I posted this on my blog with a link back to your blog, here:

http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com/2010/02/tx-released-sex-offenders-growing.html