FL- Are more sex offenders in Florida because of our clothing?

The claims become more absurd day by day! OR, some -politically eyed- Floridians are drinking swamp water.

11-14-2009 Florida:

by Nicole Papageorge

COLLIER COUNTY - How many sex offenders live here in Florida? Why do they come here? One former sheriff says it could be because of our clothing, or lack thereof.

Sunny skies, beautiful beaches its easy to see why so many people, including sex offenders, flock to Florida.

"Sexual predators are attracted to people who are sexually appealing and they're angled towards folks who are more scantily clad," says former Sheriff, Don Hunter.

Hunter, who now works for the local office of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says this is just one theory why Florida has more sex offenders than 32 other states. Another theory? Reporting.

Florida has 281 registered sex offenders per 100 thousand people. Michigan has the highest amount with 472. Pennsylvania has the least with 83.

"The informal impressions at the center is this is probably the results of variations of reporting," says Hunter.

He says Florida has better reporting laws than most ..

"We try to keep pace with sex offenders, know where they live, make sure they're registered," says Hunter. "If they don't they become and absconder we report that immediately."

One of the center's missions is uniform reporting across the country. But, should Floridians cut out bikinis and shorts? Hunter says absolutely not.

"It's the predator's fault," says Hunter. "They're the ones with the conduct issues, with behavioral control issues and can't control the temptation of their desire." ..Source..