Reply #26: Human rights and societal rights [View All]

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are separate issues. It goes without saying that human rights are inalienable. On the other hand, I don't have a problem with a person losing some of their societal rights when they have been proven to be dangerous - especially where children are concerned. Most research today indicates that repeat sex offenders will not benefit from treatment programs - they will continue to commit crimes. The safety and welfare of our children trumps a repeat offender's societal rights, in my opinion.

That being said, the system - as it stands now - needs an overhaul. There are people in those databases who pose a threat to no one, and their names should be removed. I also have a bit of a problem with the potential for vigilantism.

In the end, I think there has to be a better way to address the problem of dangerous offenders. It just seems to me that a repeat offender should not be out on the streets in the first place, able to move in next door to a family with four children.