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Megan's Law, and its implications
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:51:18 GMT
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http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/03/05/scotus.sex.offenders.ap/index.html
What are people's thoughts on this? I've heard arguments in the past that
mandatory registration for sex offenders is some kind of double punishment
after they've already served their prison terms. I've also heard arguments
that criminal records are a matter of public record, and registration of
this kind (and specifically the internet posting of pictures and names) is
merely the propogation of public record.
Thoughts?
Dave!
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| (...) I have very serious reservations about this issue. One problem is that there is no way to pettition to be removed from the posting. You can petition to have criminal records sealed. Another problem is that there is a difference between (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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