Sex offenders  have right  but how about the children rights?
151579
I totally agree! We need to change the laws in this country to give our children a voice in the judicial system.
1031157
Yes absolutely. Kids are too precious to be put at any kind of risk, the information needs to come straight from the police in a monthly bulletin available only from police stations so innocent men or women didnt get accused. After that the real paedophiles are fair game, they deserve all and more of whats coming to them.
1134153
i agree how ever there are some issues that need to be worked out for example. i have heard of instances where an 18 y/o is convicted for having relations with a 15 or 16 y/o and they are both kids and the 18 y/o is branded for life. \n\nthe law has to be in place to punish the real offenders.  they need to separate this crime from child molesting and rape real rape
391305
They do tend to ruin far more lives than one-time murderers.. so, no, they shouldn't get the same punishment.  Pervs deserve a much harsher punishment.  And, if you look up the laws and cases involving murders of children, you'll be upset to know that if you kill a kid, here in TX, anyhow, you'll probably only be charged with "injury to a child"...  don't know why but it's easier to kill a kid and get off than for killing an adult..  The law is wrong!
938139
Pedophiles shouldn't be permitted to walk at all.   They should have their spines snapped and forced to crawl like the low life scum that they are.
512525
Yes. Especially the "rights" of the offender. It is disgusting too. The 13th Amendment states when an individual is convited of a crime, he/she then becomes a slave of the state in which they were convicted. If that is so, why do offenders have so may rights? Dont beleive me? Take a look at it yourself. \nIt's pitiful when an offender can sue because he received chunky peanut butter instead of creamy during his meal. How much money do you think that wasted us taxpayers?\nWhere else can you get 3 squares, a roof over your head, free education, free dental, free medical ... oh, my bad, it now cost them $3.00 per visit in most cases. And, in alot of states, they are paying offenders to work in the industries. No wonder there's such a high return rate.
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?
1077619
I wish.  The thing is though, is that people get longer prison sentences with drug violations than people who have committed a murder!  That's just wrong.  And the justice system is way too lenient with child abusers, rapists, and molesters.  How is that the criminals have more rights than those who uphold the law?
506230
I think that is a great idea for dateline to do stories about child sex offenders.  If you are a parent or have nieces and nephew this a serious problem.  They are everywhere and they don't care who they hurt in the process.  Most of them had children themselves and did not care.  They are a serious threat to our children in todays society.  I am all for it as long as adults and parents take it serious.  Know who your children are chatting with and take an active roll with them.  It is better for them to catch them now before someone's child is taken as a victim.
633456
Hey if they go and meet these children then they deserve the same treatment as pedophiles.  There really is no difference - same intentions\nI don't think these people should get any different treatment than any other pervert or abductor.
553693
NO! This information should not be made available! It is unconstitutional and in the majority of cases it is ex post facto and due process of law is not followed. \n\nFurthermore, rehabilitated former sex offenders have a 5.3% recidivism for re arrest and 3.5% recidivism for re conviction. Out of that 3.5%, 1.2% are recidivists who offend a child. The registries are nothing but feel good, knee jerk legislation. They have not and will not save one child. Your child has a larger chance of being harmed by a drug dealer/user, drunk driver, playground accident, drowning and parental neglect than they have of being harmed by a rehabilitated former sex offender. \n\n90 to 95% of sex offenses are committed by someone known to the child in their family or the families circle of friends, as well as, coaches, teachers, police and other people in positions of authority. \n\nStranger danger is not prevalent. You are the only one that can protect your child. Parental Supervision while the children are out playing or while they are on the internet is paramount to their safety.
990948
I would think that kids would be under the human right act. They are human too. I guess it would depend on what form of discrimination you are asking. Perhaps if you are more descriptive it would help. Some people don't realize that kids have rights to and have feeling.  Best of Luck
1136938
I think they should be put with other prisoners. The pedophiles will get repeated first hand experience on what it's like for their victims. The child killers will get the same. The benefit for both being that it'll all be done free of charge by the other inmates.
1177259
We can fund CPS a little better and give them more reign to do their jobs.  We can hold people accountable for their actions when it comes to their kids.  When someone is abusing a child either physically or mentally, that person needs to do about 10 years prison time or more.  We can quit sitting back and letting it happen.  Children deserve so much better in this country than what they are given.  Our focus as a people ought to be on how we can better children's lives and not our own.
968433
agreed :P children have the right to a free immagionation. let it roam free guys watch what you say on here thats all i ask
1097458
The offenders willfully gave up their rights when they commited a sexual assault. They violated another's rights. I think notification isn't enough. They should require them to live far away from their victims. The only victims are the actual victims of the crime.
1005172
Let me get this straight.  You married a sex offender who committed some offense against you.  You had three children with him.  Now he is arrested (for the offense against you?), and supposed to get treatment before he can see his children.  Your children.  Now, are you saying he has not gone to the treatment, and is therefore not allowed to see his children?  Your children?\n\nI suppose you may feel shafted, but it sure sounds to me like you were at least as much a volunteer as a victim.  I think you'd better have a long talk with the counselor you were undoubtedly assigned when all this came up in court.