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GburgG t1_j34yexd wrote

We had a registered sex offender move in a few blocks away. The local police came around and knocked on doors to let us know. They were even handing out a piece of paper with the guys picture.

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bitterbeerfaces t1_j36ln7e wrote

That means this guy is a sexually violent predator

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GburgG t1_j39cp9c wrote

Makes sense. I think the charge also on the paper was sexual assault.

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IamSauerKraut t1_j35ko1s wrote

So is messing with kids.

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kgiann t1_j35lvgi wrote

The concern is recidivism.

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kgiann t1_j35myu3 wrote

Yes, there are some registered sex offenders whose crimes are less severe, but usually you can see the offense. I just meant that people have a right to be aware of neighbors who might be on the list. Not that they should try to hurt other people. I apologize that my tone construed that. I would never advocate hurting any person for any reason.

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l_a_ga t1_j35ljat wrote

We’re not talking about someone stealing candy bars.

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l_a_ga t1_j35n7uw wrote

Go check out the registry for your area. Read the charges. And tell me how many guys “pissing behind a dumpster” you find. I’ll wait

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l_a_ga t1_j35n448 wrote

When it comes to child rapist and predators: no. The point of jail in USA is not rehabilitation and never has been.

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msip313 t1_j35qp70 wrote

It’s a major misconception that everyone on the registry is there for “child rape.” In reality, convicted pedophile rapist receive such long prison sentences they’re unlikely to be your neighbor.

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bloobun t1_j374ygr wrote

Ugh let me ask you, is 8 years a long time? That’s not a long time to me. Pedos get notoriously short sentences. If they plead guilty, even shorter.

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AbsentEmpire t1_j3892uf wrote

OK so to play devil advocate, how long is long enough in your opinion?

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bloobun t1_j38cn93 wrote

I just know that my neighbor went to jail for 8 years. Which is not long.

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AbsentEmpire t1_j38cwz3 wrote

OK, but how long do you think he should have been in jail, how long would be long enough in your view?

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msip313 t1_j38wcsj wrote

It depends what you mean by “pedo.” Do you mean prepubescent child rape, possession of child pornography, sex between a 19 and 15 year old, or something else? All these offenses would be graded differently for sentencing purposes under PA law, but it’s easy enough for lay people call each one of them “pedo.”

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