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In reply to the discussion: Inside the tiny town built for sex offenders [View all]riversedge
(80,130 posts)29. I think it is a good idea--a win-win
for all in fact. When I first saw this article I immediately thought of lepers colonies which were common to isolate the inflected. Not the same I know. Back then leprosy was not curable. I have read of the high recidivism rate of molesters--to the point that most think it is not 'curable' but can be controlled--self control, religion?
Sad to say--I have a nephew --child porn offense--downloading crap. He was convicted, served his time with work privileges. Now lives with his kids and new wife in a small town--edge of town. Kids are in HS but were in grade school when this happened. He is basically shunned by most.
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i hope the kids will ok. they would be living w the sex offender whether in this town or out
Liberal_in_LA
Sep 2014
#11
Sex offenders should have their children taken away from them if they're going to live there.
Louisiana1976
Sep 2014
#33
Good for them. They've paid their dues and deserve to have a life without stigmatization.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2014
#3
Offender laws period in this country are screwed up. But, BlueJazz isn't suffering
Live and Learn
Sep 2014
#30
What is the re-offense rate for sex offenders released from incarceration?
Jackpine Radical
Sep 2014
#36
