Mom Confessions
This is in Simi Valley, California.
Full article: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/03/14202253-no-halloween-for-sex-offenders-they-challenge-california-citys-restrictions?lite
"The ordinance, adopted Sept. 10, prohibits registered sex offenders in the Ventura County city of about 125,000 from displaying Halloween decorations, answering the door to trick-or-treaters or having outside lighting after dark on Oct. 31"
"Registered sex offenders are also required to post signs with on their front doors reading, in 1-inch letters, "No candy or treats at this residence." Those offenders visible to the public on the state's Megan's Law website and convicted of a crime against a child are required to post the sign."
This is something that we ALL have similar views about; sex offenders. What's your opinion on this? I think that it should be enforced everywhere, not just in Simi Valley.
EDIT: I completely agree with you all that are saying that it should be based on a scale of 1-5. Not everyone registered is a sex offender - they may have been streaking, or peeing in the alley.. I also agree with the others that are saying: regardless, you need to watch your kids, and be with them when they go out.
(Obviously, older children would have a different set of rules; whatever they may be.)
- Only group members can vote in this poll.
- 80% - Yes.
- 9% - No.
- 10% - Other. (Please explain.)
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I like the idea. -
My county started this last year. It's a good idea. Except trick or treating here is dead anyway. Lol -
While I dont agree with what sex offenders have done obviously. I think if parents where with an watching thier children like they should be then there shouldnt be a problem. But in reality there are paretns out there who do none of those things an It could be a good idea but doesnt mean it would work.
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I LOVE this and hope that it gets adopted everywhere!
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i think they have that law already here....but im not entirely sure. and yes i think its a good idea.
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In my city if you're a registered sex oftener you are not allowed to have the porch light on and typically cops are parked in the area. -
Quoting LaMerica:
I LOVE this and hope that it gets adopted everywhere!
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Sounds like a good idea to me. Of course, I am with my kids when they are trick or treating so I'm always watching them anyway.
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I have heard of this and I think it's wonderful. Great way to protect the public
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It's a good idea. But, I still feel that some crimes shouldn't be considered a "sexual offense" such as being caught peeing in an alley. They really should reserve that list for violent and child related crimes.