10-12-2007, 04:51 AM
My problem with these registries is that I don't know that they accomplish anything. If you are worried about your kids, the vast majority of molestation occurs by someone in the immediate or extended family or someone known to the family. All these people served their time. Rather than just post where they're living, it would make more sense to improve programs which treat them while in prison on simply increase penalties to keep them in prison longer. There is far too much emphasis on penalizing criminals and not rehabilitating them. So of course they get released and are the same or more violent and generally commit crimes again. Providing a list of where they now live just gives the illusion of safety. I think there are more important things to worry about, and I agree, I'd rather know where a violent criminal lives.