Gothamist: NY State Restricts Sexual Predators' Internet Access

Pitch

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:51:08 -0500

rawb, I completely agree with you. Why have we forgotten that prison is supposed to be the punishment? If we think the duration in jail should be longer, fine. Sexual predation convictions are starting to seem like too much of a witch hunt - people's reactions often seem more violent against a rapist than a murderer, which really seems to devalue human life.

rawb

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:29:04 -0500

In fact... here's another thought. What ever happened to "I paid my debt to society"? Are these debts now never-ending? Is it now impossible for people to ever pay their debt and redeem themselves and live normal lives? This is of the same type (but not scale) as forcing sex offenders in Florida to live under a bridge because every single other residence in the city is within 5000 feet of a school, park, or museum. The more difficult you make it to let these people attempt to live normal lives, the less likely it is they WILL be able to live normal lives, no matter how well-adjusted they are.

rawb

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:26:42 -0500

this is horrific. Now if someone gets arrested for a legitimate crime when they're 18, they're screwed for life. What if they happen to work in the tech industry? What if their job is computers? This is utterly disgusting.

sinisterteashop

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:28:13 -0500

The Constitution allows permanent removal of rights from convicted criminals. News to me.

Politburo

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:21:38 -0500

The Constitution allows permanent removal of rights from convicted criminals. I generally don't have a problem with these laws, but what I am concerned about is who gets classified as a "sexual offender". We've heard horror stories of public urination perps having to register as sex offenders. As for the technical side, this will be unenforceable for the tech-savvy. But I'm sure some idiots will get caught up and it'll be trumpeted as a success.

Ph

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:33:06 -0500

That should be unconstitutional.

PathToWisdom

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:17:29 -0500

This is a good move by NYS governor. (as in chest) But I have noticed software out there helping to "mask" your identity. There are ways to go around this law and not get caught. And if caught, it is a felony.