Why does society treat all sex-offenders as baby rapers, when not all offenders did same type of offense?
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She's right...no matter what the facts of a given case are, anyone labeled a "Sex Offender" gets painted with the same broad brush. All molesters, predators and actual rapists are sex offenders, but not all sex offenders are monsters... you gotta look at the actual "crime", not the label.\nIf the male in this case was over 18, then as far as I'm concerned the mother should ALSO be charged in this case, but it happens a lot that nothing horrible actually took place... There are thousands of cases where the "Offender" is the poor high school senior dating a sophmore,the 19 year old schmuck who lost his head over girl 2 months from the age of consent or the guy who got in a world of trouble over some experienced little hottie who lied about her age, it happens more than you might think that the only thing a guy did wrong was not ask for identification or make the mistake of turning 18 before his high school sweetheart turned 16. And then there is the married couple who gets nailed for "Lewd and Lascivious Conduct" because they were busted by a park ranger fooling around on a camping trip, 8 miles in, and a mile off the trail....in Texas, a person can be charged with a sexual offense for purchasing or owning certain, commonplace "adult toys"
247127
Do you mean pedophiles or all sex offenders? \n\nI know a guy that peed off the side of a boat and another boat passed by and a boy saw him. He has to register. Should he be locked up for life? \n\nMaybe you should do some research and educate yourself before asking such questions. Be more specific... I think you meant to ask if pedophiles and violent rapists should be sentenced to life... is that what you meant?
39497
I think the history of the list is different from state to state as far as when it first came into existence. \n\nI also think that it should exist, however, it should be more specific about the offense or divide the list into several groups. Some offenders were at college Frat parties and hooked up with a 16 year old posing as a fellow college student. They are not really a threat to society like the troubled people that are sexually attracted to children. Some people were naked on a boat or tent on their campsite and were unknowingly seen by passers by that happen to be minors. They are not exactly pedaphiles.\n\nIt is not really fair that they are put on the same list as the ones with psychological disorders. But the public seems to stereotype them all into one big group.
1128612
Our society likes to believe we practice what we preach but we don't.  If you have served your sentence then you have paid your debt and your past should be forgiven.  However, what you did and your chances of re-offending are fair considerations to potential employers.  I am an active advocate for survivors of sexual assault and child rape/sexual assault.  Pedophiles and rapists are very low on my list of who to help next, but, with sex offenders mandatory registration, I can't help but think we are creating more problems.  Sex offenders need to support themselves but I don't want them around vulnerable populations.  So it is a very difficult situation to solve.
648170
We're much to soft on criminals, and ASBOs are a complete waste of time,I have a friend,who's son is completely out of hand, and he has an ASBO, but does it bother him? nope,he still does the same old thing. And as for your other points, I was talking to a friend the other day and we were in agreement that the laws on murders,rapists,child abusers are pathetic. The sooner they bring back corporal punishment the better, how many times do we have to read about someone bring hurt or worse by a re-offender? And yeah,theres an area by where I live and you would never get me in there,its sad,that its come to this. Sorryfor the long reply,but I do feel much better now!
100521
Because their thinking and their sympathies are twisted.  A baby has done nothing to harm anyone.  Rapists, child molestores and murderers have.  \n\nI think the people that think murderers should be kept alive should be the ones to pay all their living expenses.
568143
i agree. i think it should be legalized because, then rapist and everybody will go to the hookers and not rape or molest little kids. but no matter legalized or unlegalized, sex offenders will always want the kids. i think it is because of their innocence. this is just my opinion. i know somebody who has been molested before. the guy that did it had already had sex before. but he still did it for some reason i guess the person  will never know.
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Do you mean pedophiles? \n\nThere are people on the sex offender list that were caught masturbating on a boat. There are men on there in which a 16 year old girl tried to seduce them. \n\nPeople constantly get the terms mixed up and the media's brainwashing doesn't help. It just makes people paranoid. \n\nSure, I agree pedophiles that sexually molest a child should have harsh penalties. But not all sex offenders fall in that category.
881913
Okay our legal justice system does perceive that there is a difference in certain offenses obviously you have them confused....How dare you to compare the heinous crime of raping someone (A felony) to the illegal immigrant to the date a (Misdemeanor -- to mean minor crime)
521196
I know of some rehabilitated former sex offenders that are single parents. Do you think their children would agree with you? Their children that love them. Their children that are taken great care of by them. I bet if they could get on here and answer this question, you would really be enlightened. I know of one little girl that got Six Flags to take the wording "sex offenders" off the tickets. She is being raised by her single parent who is registered.
962721
Depends on what they did.  If it is sex with a young child, you bet.  Remember all of those high profile kidnappings and murders were repeat offenders.
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I agree that our society's unhealthy repression of our natural God given sexuality is the root of many of society's problems.  \n\nIf we were not taught from the earliest of ages that our bodies and its functions are dirty, shameful and sinful, and something to be hidden and never spoken of, and we were encouraged to embrace our sexuality in a healthy way, there would be almost no such thing as rape or child molestation.   Sex would be something wonderful that happens between consenting adults (or those mature enough to make those decisions on their own, without coersion).
820339
I don't know, but I would think it's extremely dangerous to put convicted sex offenders in a group home with mentally challenged people. Sounds like it'd be just too easy in that environment for a sex offender to re-offend. Does that make sense?
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I am amazed that even though a sex offender pleaded down that they still do not have to register as a sex offender.  Any thing that is public record is not slander.  If he was arrested and it was in the paper then you can let people know.  Was the original offense against a child?  There are different classifications of sex offenders as well. Every state has their own laws.  There are federal laws in place for sex offenders as well. You can also go to Oprah's website they is alot of information on sex offenders there.  Recently on her show she has been pushing for stiffer penalties for sex offenders. That might be a good jumping board for you.
1029324
I'm with ya.  Forcing them out of certain areas DOES NOT stop the problem!  It creates a bigger problem for the offender, which puts them under stress, which makes them more likely to re-offend.  Also, proximity to a school or playground or whatever will not stop someone who truly wants to commit an offense.  Instead of creating these ridiculous laws...how about we try to help the person not to re-offend?  Contrary to popular belief, sex offenders can be treated and can change.  Not all of them, of course, but many of them.  Yes, what they did is horrific, and they deserve to be punished for the offense.  But making their lives miserable (and the lives of their families) doesn't do anything but create a bigger problem.
379963
Just to play the devil's advocate...doesn't it depend on the circumstances?  What if the abuser was 15 years old and it was a one time thing?  Are we really going to say that this person will always be attacted to children and never change?  Are we really going to just throw our hands up in the air and tell that person there is no hope and - as one person put it - he should be shot on the spot?  I think the people that cannot be rehabilitated are the most serious offenders, those are the ones to be concerned about.  My experience in psychology tells me that people can change.  Not everyone, of course, but some can.  It's ignorant to think that all sex offenders are exactly the same.
722117
You have got to be kidding! The darlings of Corporate crimes get out of prison and get right on with their lives. The rehabilitated former sex offender, who has been through extensive treatment, has his and his families life in danger of vigilante murders. Is denied due process ALL the time. Can't take his children to the park. Can't go for a parent/teacher conference for his/her child. Oh yes, by the way, this goes for the single parents who are rehabilitated former sex offenders. So they can't check on their childs school progress. Attend any function their child may be performing in (which causes most of these children to not get involved in extra curricular activities). So you tell me how those convicted of corporate crimes have it so bad? They still have their money, while the rehabilitated former sex offender (possibly actually innocent) can't use his/her possible college degree and is lucky if he/she can get a job digging ditches. Yes siree, those poor corporate criminals just have it so hard!