Here is something written by someone who clearly does not know the differences between "banishment" and "Residency Laws" or any other sex offender laws. Is this the typical uneducated person in society?
7-31-2009 Utah:
Within one mile of almost any home, a sexual predator is residing. From Ogden to Provo, convicted sex offenders roam free. Many are looking for more victims. Do they live in your neighborhood?
They lurk in the malls and walk around in parks. Worst of all, some of them live within walking distance of schools.
Utah law requires all convicted sex offenders to check in with the Department of Corrections. For the rest of their lives, they are required to document their residence, and are required to notify the department of a change of address. Failure to comply is a Class A misdemeanor or 3rd degree felony, depending on prior conviction.
If a child is abducted, authorities activate the Amber Plan, which notifies citizens via radio, television, even business and electronic road signs. Child Abduction Response Team (C.A.R.T.) units around the state go to local sex offenders and do a thorough check of their property and vehicles for signs of the missing child.
"The problem is," says a source inside law enforcement, "is there are not enough resources to ensure the offenders are where they claim to be. Many give fake addresses, knowing the chances of being caught are slim. Others move with no notification, making C.A.R.T.'s job more difficult."
Three out of four missing children die within three hours.
Since 2005, Florida has passed a series of laws to keep registered sex offenders at least 2,500 feet from places children gather, such as schools and playgrounds. Following these ordinances has led to the criminals living under a bridge in Miami.
During the day, many leave to visit family or find work. Most of the approximately 70 inmates are required to wear ankle monitors so the authorities can track their whereabouts. At night they return,and congregate in makeshift homes.
These laws are currently being challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union. The A.C.L.U. argues the restrictions can and will cause sex offenders to commit more crimes.
Should Utah adopt a similar policy? Would that increase safety of Utah's children? Should a predator's health and well-being matter when compared to the safety of the ones they have prey upon? ..Source.. by Michael Ramos
July 31, 2009
UT- Opinion: Should Utah Banish Sex Offenders?
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Boy, Michael Ramos is VERY uneducated. You sure did your homework on this subject didn't you!? NOT! First of all, call up one of the hundreds of sex offender therapists in Utah and say to them "Within one mile of almost any home, a sexual predator is residing. From Ogden to Provo, convicted sex offenders roam free. Many are looking for more victims. Do they live in your neighborhood? They lurk in the malls and walk around in parks. Worst of all, some of them live within walking distance of schools." and see what they tell you. Second, the current registry laws state that a sex offender has to register for ONLY 10 YEARS (after release from Parole) if the crime was convicted in Utah. Out of state offenders have to stay to their original states registry time frame. Did you not learn anything about studying and research using VIABLE and CREDIBLE sources in High School!!?? These type of people are the sole creators in society's miss lead and uneducated mass hysteria about sex offenders.
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