Sex Offender Studies

Have you ever wondered where politicians get their numbers regarding Sex Offenders and the percentage of re-offense of them?

Yeah, I have been wondering as well, and after reading this report (which is one of ALL of them) I am still puzzled as to how politicians and Anti-Offender groups get them. I read this, and read it again, hoping that I had missed something along the way to give me better understanding as to the determination of the statistics that Government powers lay down their laws. It would seem, that I will have to continue reading studies. The Wright paper continues with the factual trend of statistically telling the truth of recidivism of Sex Offenders, and he too it seems is having trouble coming to conclusions as to how laws can still be put in place that flies in the face of all data submitted. It's a good read for those of us that like facts. If you don't like facts, you might want to pass this one by as all the others, it might disillusion you.

http://www.nesl.edu/journal/vol34/1/wright.pdf

For those that might discount the author, or the body producing it. This is from the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement Vol. 34, No. 3, 2007. Yes, these guys are a bit more qualified to speak than is Bill O'Rielly or Nancy Grace...

Is Ric Keller (R- FL) a tool?

Ric Keller (R-FL) made statements today for the support of the college student financial amendment, which I have no problem with.

What I do have an issue with is his Bullshit lie that he states is wasteful spending of such financial aid. He states that it is a waste of tax dollars to allow Sex Offenders to have access to pell grants. He states that it is wrong to allow sex offenders the opportunity to financial aid due to their crimes. He makes reference that sex offenders should not be allowed access, because other college students have to "flip burgers" to make their college tuition. Well, Mr. TOOL, since you and Congress have relegated Sex Offenders into jobs like flipping hamburgers too, how is it that they are not contributing to the tax base on which the grants are siphoned off of?

Mr. Keller states that there are "zero evidence that violent sexual predators that take algebra and calculus classes have lower recidivism rate.." ..."Prison inmates are likely to repeat their crimes if released back into society."

Sorry, but yes, Mr. Keller is a tool.. and an ignorant tool at that.

It has been clearly shown in all reports that stability, the promise of a better job, the ability to raise a family, ALL contribute to the success of a sex offender and thereby allowing them to have a more positive attitude and NOT re-offend, as the TOOL fails to point out. If you give a Sex Offender the ability to have gainful employment through a college education that leads to a more stable environment. he then goes on to state a story of one of the absolute worst repeat sex offenders and how he raped, went to jail, and then raped again and got committed. Well that is all fine and good Keller, but that person is one of the smallest percentages of sexual offenders and is not typical of the Sex Offender population. DoJ, Washington State, ABEL, etc have all shown that sex offenses by already convicted offenders is rare. 3.2% is the number. 97% of us do no more harm on others. So it looks like you are giving the pell grants to the new 97% of un-registered offenders out there. Grow a brain you freaking moron.

It's time for this guy to find a new career, as lying to the public is not something the State of Florida should allow to continue.

You can find his statements on this matter here:

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/69850&date=2008-07-31&hors=h#

Time is : 11:30 Mr. Keller.

Congress Talks a Good Game...

But they have not delivered.

Watching CSpan, as I usually do during the day, I found the debate of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 to be fascinating. Not so much on a intellect level, but more of a double speak sort of way. For years we have been hearing this line of protection of the citizens is paramount, it cannot be understated, think of the children, and all of the inaccurate stuff that Congress and the hate groups spew.

I found the debate fascinating due to the statements being made from members of Congress to the points of how heinous it is to put the wants of the masses over those of groups of persons based on factors of that group. It is incredible how they can say this, then say the opposite in regards to sexual offenders. It was even said that INDIVIDUALS should be looked at, and not groups of persons when making intrusive rules and laws. How in the hell can they seriously look themselves in the face in the mirror, when they consistently rubber stamp expost facto laws such as AWA, Megan's law, Jessica's law, et. al.

This is political double speak. I believe that the representatives need to be called on this and questioned on their statements. Below are two of the links that I was listening to. Take a look, go to CSpan, and visit all of the links for the debate. It might leave you with questions...



main link:

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/69850&date=2008-07-29&hors=h#

Look for Time

15:45 Lungren, Frank

It is very interesting on what both of these Representative state, and then go on to pass legislative that places people on the registry EN MASS. remember that term, then listen to the videos...