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Am I the only one concerned about Joe Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris for Vice President?
It scares the sh*t out of me. I believe she wouldn’t hesitate to sign any law or executive order to limit our rights until she can get all of us into special high security camps. She will do anything for victim’s rights regardless of it’s effects on us.
Dunno if you all follow Common Sense Laws on YouTube, but sounds like he had a fair shake at his asylum hearing in Germany. Sounds promising.
Kamala Harris just made history by being the first black woman to ever be on a presidential ticket that’s phucking awesome.
We need more young leaders like her this country desperately needs change .
Good luck
Harris is always talking about being “for the people” but what the phrase should be taken to mean is not all people unless you’re an ellgible “victim club” member and as a former prosecutor she is definitely NOT speaking for anyone who’s on the registry. She is disingenuous, manipulative, and like her home state a complete facade. As a three-way combo of being a non-white female former prosecutor AND a Democrat in California she can do more harm than you can imagine. Especially with regards to any progress being made for those on the registry. Take a handfull of heinous RSO cases in the news and see what kind of bad legislation they’ll put before her eager hands. If rso life sucks at the state level imagine what’ll happen when a prosecutor gets to play “democracy” from the top…
There is a petition to Abolish the Sex Offender Registry on change.org. I’m not sure how effective change.org is or if this will have any impact but I thought it would be worth a shot to take a minute and sign the petition.
Just throwing it out there:
https://www.change.org/p/abolish-the-sex-offender-registry?redirect=false
Remember folks when discussing Kamala Harris, we wouldn’t want the public to think we’re against her because she might be hard on SOs. How-a-bout we just condemn her for just being a bad choice for other reasons.
If Kamala and Joe win I bet she’ll be trying to ban international travel for all sex offenders. She’s not big on the constitution.
Those are interesting comments about what Biden and Harris may do to harm sex offenders in California when they are in office. I once sent a wild, far fetched suggestion to the email intended only for Janice and the other staff to consider, but I’ll make it here for everyone to read this time.
Donald Trump knows he doesn’t have a chance in hell of winning the electoral votes from California, and he hates our Democratic Governor. In fact he hates all Democratic politicians and will do just about anything to create a problem for them. What better way to create a political problem for our Governor than to interfere with California’s archaic Tiered system that keeps people with 15 and 20 years of good conduct in the community on a sex offender website for the rest of their lives. He has shown that he is petty and vindictive, and even has a soft spot for sex offenders. Probably because he is actually a sex offender himself. The point is that I believe that if Janice, or one of her colleagues, has even a remote form of contact to this unscrupulous President or someone even remotely connected to his administration, it would be worth the attempt to drop a hint that he should sign an executive order to make this Tiered system unconstitutional before he gets booted in November.
Just a wild far fetched thought.
Kamala Harris is a non issue. The plight of rso’s won’t be any worse or better with her as vice president. But at least she’s not a evangelical social conservative like Pence or a psycopath like Sarah Palin. What counts is the supreme court, and Biden is more likely to pick justices like Ginsberg who are willing to give the Alaska decision a 2nd look.
Now James you and A.D.A.T. stop that. Sure I’ve had my ups and down’s with this issue but I look at it in a positive light. At least I haven’t been married two or three times. Sure single life has its ups and downs and with something like this hanging over someone’s head it can be depressing if you let it.
I always liked the name James. Even the song “You’ve got a friend” is good. Yes at times we all have to keep our heads together.Sure their have been months that I have sit around and worry but why worry. I don’t have a job per say but I I do sell advertising items. I have even sent Janice and Chance some of my items and I try to live my life as this never happened but at times those men in blue can make hound one.
I had to check in yesterday so I called for my monthly check in. Just got an answering service and a tape recording so I left my name and told my PO in the recording things were ok. Sure he’s just doing his job but myself I wouldn’t want that job or vocation with this offender issue of bully shaming that authorities instill on another. So whats public safty all about in this truth issue or this shunning or shamming ordeal.
I just hope everyone on the registry gets some relief as many will shame you or try to make you feel down but when government does that than who can you trust.
Kamala Harris could care less about California sexofenders her mind is focused on policing the nation at this point but dont think another California DA/AG is not gonna pop up in her place.
Kamala Harris is the lese of your problems did you all forget about California politician “MELISSA MELENDEZ”.
I hope not because she’ll be back with a svengeance I know foreshore shes plotting on ways to chip at California teir law when it goes into effect and all level 3 SVP are gonna be top on her hitlist.
So stop hating on Kamala Harris she put in alot of hard work to get where she’s at today maybe you could use her as inspiration to get off your azz and stop complaining and fight for change.
Good luck
Let’s not forget Kamala Harris limited the amount of people that can be excluded from the internet. I being one of them. She changed the law to say that step-sibling is not the same as sibling and therefore you couldn’t be excluded if it occurred with a step-sibling.
I read wikipedia a lot. It’s a source of trivia and often tangents into other areas that tend to be interesting.
I was reading about a 1950s murder conviction that was exonerated and at the bottom there was a reference to other exonerated cases by year.
When I started to scan these I saw a disturbing pattern. Throughout the years, I would say more than 70% of the ones listed were either rape, child abuse, or some level of sexual assault. This made me think.
It looks to me that when a sex offense case is brought before the court, the minds of all those involved in the prosecution ( or persecution in these cases ) are already made up. These people were found to be innocent of their charges, which means somehow the truth was avoided, removed, or even hidden from exposure. Unfortunately they had to spend years in prison before the truth was exposed.
Right after my arrest, my lawyer recommended I attend some S.A. Meetings (?). There I met a man who was in process of a plea deal to avoid prison time. He was a grade school teacher with a conviction of C.P. The pics were of his young daughter in different situations ( on toilet, playing in yard, sleeping, etc) some of the pics she was not fully dressed. Since his wife and he were in the process of divorce, she pushed the theory that he was molesting her. This man was eventually sentenced to 1 yr in county jail.
My point is that the emotions of those involved often camouflage their true intentions, leading to false allegations and wrongful verdicts. Yet the system pushes these cases through without proper and thorough investigation. Even the majority of defense lawyers don’t really put any effort into determining if or why the offense even happened. Offenses labeled as sexual seem to be the one offense where you truly are guilty until somehow found innocent.
Sex offenders’ low recidivism rate:
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/sex-offenders-are-least-likely-criminals-to-be-convicted-again-after-jail-release-1.4322730?mode=amp&localLinksEnabled=false
Looks like I’ll be flying out to TX in 2 wks to help my dad move back to CA (we’ll be driving back). Initially we were planning on me being out there for a couple days, now it looks like I’ll be out there for 5. Any protocols I should know about, or recommendations (other than “don’t go”)?
Last night as I lay in bed digesting the news for the last few days it hit me. I may be required to give the TBL my internet IDs even though by Cali laws I don’t. Also it hit me how hollow the ‘IF IT SAVES JUST ONE CHILD’ rings in this pandemic. Consensus says EVERYBODY is at risk, large numbers of kids are getting sick with coronavirus from others at school and yet our government is still pushing in person schooling. How is it ok for deprivation of citizens rights under ‘if it saves one child’ despite it saving none yet no discussion about something that could literally save thousands? We have the ability to homeschool and remote learn minimizing infection , but won’t in most cases even though IT WILL SAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD.
@Will Allen here’s a good one for you to do. Buy this place https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/203-E-Morrison-St-Fayette-MO-65248/236128437_zpid/ and then register yourself there. See what happens.
Interesting… from The blogger Lady Justice Myth…
“A very interesting conflict came to light recently in the fight against police creating felons by entrapping men looking for adult dates on adults only web sites.
It has been our opinion that the key to exactly why Washington State Police, MECTF, and ICAC do these proactive stings was for the almighty buck! Each state gets annual funding from the federal government, millions of dollars, for a multitude of programs all aimed at protecting the community from child predators. We know that as soon as a monetary gain is dangled in front of an action, not all those participating will do so in the right way, for the right reasons, and with the desired outcome.
Some of my fellow advocates knew there was more money involved but I hadn’t actually seen proof of that until recently.
In an article by the Seattle times of an employee by employee police pay analysis, we find the proof:
“Those records, requested from City Hall by The Seattle Times, shed additional light on how the department spends taxpayers’ dollars.
The median gross pay among SPD’s more than 2,000 employees last year was about $153,000, not including benefits, with 374 employees grossing at least $200,000 and 77 making at least $250,000, according to a Times analysis.
Note: All employees, including civilians (such as parking officers and 911 dispatchers) and employees who worked less than full time or less than the full year, were included in that analysis. Median gross pay was higher among sworn employees (officers, sergeants, lieutenants and captains) and among employees who worked more hours. ”
In fact, “More than 160 SPD employees made at least $50,000 in overtime last year, not counting retroactive payments.” One patrol officer pulled in over $340,000 between base salary and overtime pay. Do you think the taxpayers are aware of this? They are now!
My curiosity was piqued, I went online to see what the average police officer USUALLY makes in Washington State. Here’s what I found:
Salary.com – $60,572
Ziprecruiter – $52,239
Indeed.com – $65,386
Those salaries are a far cry from what the Seattle Times reported! But the average salaries given on the websites are for base pay only. What these sex stings afford washington state police officers is BOTH the monetary federal funding of millions for their state AS WELL AS extensive overtime pay for themselves. Now that’s a deal! While investigating one of the officers involved in the stings we found that he made $16,000 in overtime pay from these stings in one year alone.
In fact, “More than 160 SPD employees made at least $50,000 in overtime last year, not counting retroactive payments.” One patrol officer pulled in over $340,000 between base salary and overtime pay. Do you think the taxpayers are aware of this? They are now!”
Wow what a weekend. Yes we can all get a bit parainod, depresseed, and wonder about this registry issue but why worry does it bring another day unto your life.
Seems like we are all penalized in many certain ways. Why not be happy as we all have our up and down moments with this sex offender issue. Jobs discrimination, housing, distance rules and so forth but one has to have a positive outlook that are involved in this registry issue.
I’m just glad that this lady named Suzie gave her view’s on here. Hurting kids is no good. A mother is their to protect her offsprings amd she does have her views and I’m very glad she spoke up on here. Even killing the minds of others is no good by causing conscious suffering at times. With this convid-19 ordeal killing people today and sweeping the USA its a bit of a culture shock. And with a president that wants to override with his ego it’s a bit more dubious.
I just want to thank Janice for letting me put some little gospel links up and yes wisdom is good news on here for everyone as we all face this issue. Sure we can all get tied up in knots but when government plays foul ball than things need to change and ACSOL and others need to let the general public know how wrong many of these thngs are. So stand your ground and lead the charge as positive results can bring good results in any encounter. Much of this sex internet ordeal can break one but do your best to keep your head above water and fight for true justice.
Is there a list or thread that talks about the best states to move to as a registrant? With the tiered registry coming up, I’ll be included on the website for the first time. I’d rather move than be exposed on the Internet. Currently in California, but would like to move to AZ. Anyone know the pros and cons for AZ? How about for:
Washington State
Oregon
Nevada
Thanks for your input.
Their is good and bad in a forum or an internet of any kind if one gets into forums, and yes a forum can be helpful in many ways. Many people are upset with much of this registry issue. Those on probation, those coming out of prison and yes we all should pray for the release of those still behind bars. Don’t we pray for those that are fighting for this country in war zones.
One can talk about war crimes but this is a civil crime that is affecting and/or affecting millions and being’s induced by a computer and those authorities that want to protect something imaginary child that they present to others in this pretend issue game. God doesn’t pretend.
So who is playing the devil. Yes I got upset when my Parole officer called me and said we were playing phone tag and than ask me about if I was hanging or been around kids. Actually I was never around kids to start with and my old PO knows that and even the courts know that in many of these cases.
This new PO I have never met due to this virus ordeal. That in itself is badgering. Than I mentioned about sleep. We all have a hared time sleeping at times. Seems these PO’s want to try and fake one out and make a name for themselves when they don’t even know the facts.
Listening and hearing are very important facets when visiting a PO. Not much one can do thru telephone as one person questions. To me I thought one was presumed innocent until proven guilty. This plea deal issue or offer by authorities is like a escape goat so to speak and yes many times one has to dissect all this out in his or her ordeal and see who has the greater sin and yes discerning can be a big comfort to one. Bottom line is it is what it is until it is what it ain’t as I mentioned to my PO seven or eight years ago.
California and many people on the registry should take note of this shame on nature and much of this presents government shame on all authorities all over the nation. One can do nothing against the truth but for the truth.
So… I’ve read this from other comments, never thought I’d experience but I’m in my 10 day annual window for registration, I’ve called repeatedly left several voice messages to schedule an appointment, or to even talk to a live person in that department, but after 6 days no luck. I’ll continue, even photo, gps track and video my physical attempts I’m making each time I go to the police station which is closed to the public. I let my PO know of the situation, question I have… would the county or adjacent city do my registration if my city doesn’t respond after 14 days of contacting them? I just don’t want a violation or a stupid door knock saying I’m not compliant. Thanks guys, stay safe!
If anyone is interest in how government can go off key and abuse, those same people that set-up others by their persuasive actions can be a double stand in many of these ordeals of vainness or vanity and yes many should read this article in this link. This should tell a person that much of this ordeal is out of line.
Yes in life one has to be on guard for much or many ordeals that are out of focus in this today’s world.
Government and enforcement are getting out of hand in these circumstances and where is true values or understanding today. Seems police are no goody-too-shoes today and yes we all should be thankful to be participating in this forum on this civil issue. So if two wrongs dont’ make a right who is out of character in many of these ordeals. So where is God and Government today in much of this lie and deceit issue.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/south-carolina-cop-charged-soliciting-minor-sex-sting-set-his-n1042321
Dear Jason:
I personally am hyper vigilant in regards to registering….within that 10 day window. I think you have to get it done somehow…regardless…you cannot continue to take no for an answer.
You fail to note what jurisdiction you are in….they surly are taking crime reports…on day 9 or 10, I think I might insist on filing a report that….it is a crime…for the jurisdiction not to take your registration in a timely fashion.
I sense you are not pushing this hard enough or creatively enough….one year, and I’ve been off paper for a long time, they were changing officers in charge of this where I live…and after repeatedly being turned away at the front desk…I told them I was going across the street, find a courtroom, and surrender myself…(phone calls were made and I got registered).
As I think about it….I prefer the formal police (crime) report….make an officer come out and talk to you, write down your complaint…something more official than your cell phone.
I am open to suggestions from other people on how to handle this…but you must be more pro-active in your attempts.
In my opinion.
Get yourself registered!
Best Wishes, James I (in sort of a panic whenever I hear stories like this!)
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/8/18/21372435/oculus-facebook-login-change-separate-account-support-end-quest-october
Add oculus to something we cant use becuase we need a facebook account.