[Stat-Man]

I have mixed opinions about Megan's law and similar legislation.

I think most people do want their kids ot be in safe environments when it comes to school and extracurricular activities, but the main problem with many of these laws is that they are passed in hasty response to an unfortunate event with little thought given to the ramifications.

Our state's version of Megans law needs improving, in my opinion. Someone who had sex as minor with another minor can be convicted of the same crime as a child molester, yet I'd be more concerned about the latter living near me than the former. Yet our registry lists both with the same offense.

Hopefully with the Florida law, the lawmakers will realize that there will be some hitches that need adressing and do something to minimize the impact on the average person.

I do volunteer work with my church and I had to fill out forms for a background check. I had no problem with it, but I am curious how long the background check is good for and how tightly they plan to monitor volunteers.

[Edited by Stat-Man on Jun 30th, 2005 at 04:57 PM]