‘Humiliated’ sex offenders sue after Georgia sheriff puts no trick or treat signs up at their homes

[sleuther0192837465]

I think it is important to remember that in most cases it is the non-convicted, unknown to the community sex offender that is the biggest issue. Sex offenders on those lists are fairly well scrutinized by LE except in large cities. I worked at a school where there were offenders less than a quarter mile away and the local police high ranking official always said don't get to comfortable because we know of this one as "it's the ones that aren't in the system that are even more dangerous to the kids."

I agree.
But at least we can be vigilant & keep track of the ones that are known. MOO

 

[kaen]

I agree.
But at least we can be vigilant & keep track of the ones that are known. MOO

No disagreement by me on keeping track. I am a fan of every person looking at their state registry once a month. Vigilance across the board is warranted with offenders in the neighborhood. In my state, we get addresses and make/model of cars, more than some states.

I am not sure which way the courts will go on this. I do think that pointing out where an offender lives can be a liability if someone harms them or a family member. When one goes to the registry, usually you have to click disclaimer boxes that include not harming or harassing an offender. I don't think they should be giving out candy, playing in parks or doing anything related to children.

 

[AC's Grandma]

Where I live in Florida they are required to put a sign on their doors on Halloween to alert others to not approach due to them being a sex offender.

 

[redridinhood]

It would make sense that after their conviction, whether they are on parole, probation, or no supervision they would HAVE to register. I believe that they have to also follow guidelines of their release, like obviously not living in a school zone, etc or they would be rearrested. I would hope trick or treating would fall into this because not all kids go out with adults and it's easy for kids to be separated. It only takes a minute, and an easy target would be a child coming right to their doorstep. While I'm all for this, they do have a point that anyone at any time could look them up, I don't think a sign is necessary. The public information is already out there.

 

[cherrymeg]

It would make sense that after their conviction, whether they are on parole, probation, or no supervision they would HAVE to register. I believe that they have to also follow guidelines of their release, like obviously not living in a school zone, etc or they would be rearrested. I would hope trick or treating would fall into this because not all kids go out with adults and it's easy for kids to be separated. It only takes a minute, and an easy target would be a child coming right to their doorstep. While I'm all for this, they do have a point that anyone at any time could look them up, I don't think a sign is necessary. The public information is already out there.

It's more for kids. Kids going from houses to house as it gets dark often go in groups sometimes with parental supervision. They might not be aware of the address or they feel safe in groups. Kids might not be in danger on Halloween but it gives a predator a way in. Kids see candy a pedophile sees future victims.
I remember running from house to house with my friends trying to get as much candy as humanly possible. One street was made up of twin houses so you could get more candy in less time. Off that street things were darker quieter. There was a "weird" man in the neighborhood we were told to stay away from. For the most part you trusted your neighbors (except for checking candy for razorblades lol). Kids don't always notice an address for a house.

 

[claudianunes]

I doubt middle school kids are checking for sex offenders online.

 

[Gardenista]

If they put sex offenders into prison for life, they would not have to worry about this. IMO, when it comes to sex, you like what you like and there is no changing that.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

“A group of registered sex offenders is suing a county sheriff in Georgia after placing signs warning not to trick or treat at their houses.

Butts County Sheriff Gary Long's office first posted the large white signs in the offenders' yards last Halloween, and they plan to do it again this year.

However, a federal class action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court could put the brakes on it in time for next week's door to door festivities.

The posters include images of two stop signs, the 'no' symbol plastered across a Halloween bag and the message: 'WARNING! NO TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THIS ADDRESS!!'”

Sex offenders are suing as one Georgia sheriff places signs of 'no trick or treat' in their yards | Daily Mail Online

I can’t believe the audacity of these monsters filing this lawsuit and sincerely hope the judge rules to protect children in the community.

I don’t feel sorry for the SO’s one bit.....not one bit!

 

[gregjrichards]

Where I live in Florida they are required to put a sign on their doors on Halloween to alert others to not approach due to them being a sex offender.

This should be standard practice everywhere in my opinion. It is great your community puts children’s safety first.

 

[zencompass]

I hope that they get together and hold a press conference about their lawsuit.

Then their group photo could be posted near every park and playground in the area.

 

[LadyL]

Awesome idea! I wanna take that sheriff out for lunch!

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

I hope that they get together and hold a press conference about their lawsuit.

Then their group photo could be posted near every park and playground in the area.

Totally! Freakin’ pervs make me want to vomit.

 

[sleuther0192837465]

If they put sex offenders into prison for life, they would not have to worry about this. IMO, when it comes to sex, you like what you like and there is no changing that.

This^^

 

[IceIce9]

Don’t want a sign in your yard? Then don’t become a registered sex offender.

 

[Sweetsbeach]

This burns me up. If it were up to many of us, these depraved individuals would be behind bars for life. And they are suing for damages? How about the damage they inflicted on their victims? It's not like the sign says, here's a sex offender. And honestly, I wouldn't mind if it did. It would be an old school method of informing people about the current registry, which is backed by the Supreme Court of the United States. Bottom line, public safety is infinitly more important than offender humiliation. Sorry, not sorry.

 

[killarney rose]

Bless their hearts.....( sarcasm emoji)

 

[Wild Rose]

I usually side for civil rights but NOT in this case at all. If one child is saved, there is no other quantity that matters.

 

[LadyL]

just noticed this is a duplicate thread ... I alerted a mod

A Georgia sheriff put 'no trick-or-treat' signs in yards of sex offenders. They're suing.

 

[gregjrichards]

just noticed this is a duplicate thread ... I alerted a mod

A Georgia sheriff put 'no trick-or-treat' signs in yards of sex offenders. They're suing.

Sorry I didn’t know that this thread existed or even where the right place was to post the story. Thank you for making the alert.

 

[LadyL]

Sorry I didn’t know that this thread existed or even where the right place was to post the story. Thank you for making the alert.

no worries it happens