AUS: The case against a sexual offender registry

Ever since the implementation of the Sex Offender Registry in the US civil liberties have been completely eroded, they are also completely ineffective in preventing and reducing sex crimes. The Sex Offender Registry has eroded constitutional rights to privacy and life while neglecting its core mission to reduce and prevent sexual offences committed. Although the Sex Offender Registry in Australia is a relatively new construct, and its public access severely limited, Derryn Hinch expresses sentiments to expanding both the registry and its public availability. This is not only unjust, but as in the US could pave the road to absurdity, as seemingly harmless crimes are registered under the registry as well. Full Article

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One two better shut your australian doors, three four americas coming for you, five six throwaway your crucifix, seven eight its far to late, nine ten your country will never be the same again.

We are a nation that enjoys promoting fear, we use it to corrupt other nations and to control them. We are a nation of only 300 million people, but we control billions with our propaganda machine. Your citizens will be our victims, we will make you fear each other, we will make you pass laws to teach your citizens to be afraid.

We will only recognize those citizens who think and believe as we do, we do not champion diversity, we strip it away. Just ask our people, africans, asians, all indigenous or central and south american people. Remember, “if you are not our friend, you are our enemy,” President George Bush Jr.

Get rid of your public registry australia, a conviction site is just as effective.

Some amazing reporting here. Some of the comments reflect the public’s total lack of education into this area.

Why is it that the English speaking “Christian nations” are the worst offenders of civil rights in this area. Is it because of self guilt? I see public officials condemning groups all the time , then getting exposed for the very actions they abhor. Sorry, Australia, for dragging you into our hell.

One thing to keep in mind here is Australia is part of the Five Eyes (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes) along with their UK related brothers and sisters. These are specific countries in treaties and alliances with the USA. If you look at the travel matrix, all of the Five Eyes countries have the same status on felons and RCs – deny them. So, of course they are going to follow along with the USA’s lead on this topic despite the Aussie people and their individual thinking. It goes beyond just what this program defines, but you will never see that in writing publically. You would never see a denial either by the USA or any of the Five Eye countries on this topic regarding the treaties and alliances. Money and similar aid talks when it comes to alliances and treaties.

+O.A.L. – the projection of self-guilt is probably spot on with respect to those you mention. It is a commonly known psychological issue. Disgraced Rep’s Hastert and Foley are prime examples of these people you mention. There is a respected Christian news website (http://www.christiantoday.com/article/americas.bible.belt.states.indulge.in.more.online.porn.than.other.less.religious.states/42045.htm) (http://clashdaily.com/2014/10/study-shows-religious-state-porn-consumed/) that details just how much porn the Bible Belt consumes and when. Is it any wonder they have some of the strictest RC laws in the nation?

Hey, well be proud of our country, we are great again, a great bad example of how to destroy lives and the rule of law. Other countries, heed our example or fall into the pit. We’ve sacrificed our own citizens so that you may live free.

This should be required reading for every politician and everyone who aspires to be one.