Sex offenders sue to hand out Halloween candy

vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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Gee, I wonder why it's so important to them to be able to hand out candy to children?

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Baja28

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Who in their right mind would take their kid there?

NM, there are some warped people out there.
 
MarieB

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It's actually an interesting suit. It's not just the sex offenders filing suit, but their family members too. I was a bit taken back by the fact that they were required to post a sign on the door, and after reading this article I see that it seems to be the main point of contention with those filing the suit.


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A number of California communities have begun enforcing Halloween restrictions on sex offenders, banning them from putting up holiday displays and outside lighting on Oct. 31. Some are required to place a sign on their front doors, telling children no candy or treats will be handed out.

But some believe such restrictions violates the 1st Amendment rights and those of their families.

Times reporter Steve Chawkins reported that less than a month after Simi Valley approved Halloween restrictions for registered sex offenders, the city has been sued.

Both the prohibition on decorations and the mandatory sign violate free-speech rights, according to the lawsuit.

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Talk back: Should Halloween restrictions be placed on sex offenders? - latimes.com
 
sockgirl77

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MarieB said:
It's actually an interesting suit. It's not just the sex offenders filing suit, but their family members too. I was a bit taken back by the fact that they were required to post a sign on the door, and after reading this article I see that it seems to be the main point of contention with those filing the suit.


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A number of California communities have begun enforcing Halloween restrictions on sex offenders, banning them from putting up holiday displays and outside lighting on Oct. 31. Some are required to place a sign on their front doors, telling children no candy or treats will be handed out.

But some believe such restrictions violates the 1st Amendment rights and those of their families.

Times reporter Steve Chawkins reported that less than a month after Simi Valley approved Halloween restrictions for registered sex offenders, the city has been sued.

Both the prohibition on decorations and the mandatory sign violate free-speech rights, according to the lawsuit.

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Talk back: Should Halloween restrictions be placed on sex offenders? - latimes.com
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Why were you taken back by the fact that they have to post a sign on their door? I think the public needs to know where they live.
 
Bay_Kat

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sockgirl77 said:
They don't in MD.
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According to the USA Today they do, but this was from 2008.

For Halloween this year, more convicted sex offenders must post signs telling trick-or-treaters to stay away or saying "No candy at this residence."
In Indiana, Maryland, Missouri and New Mexico, some registered sex offenders are required to hang such signs where they live. In Maryland, the sign is a bright orange pumpkin.

The signs are part of expanding efforts to regulate not only where convicted sex offenders live and work but also their movements on Halloween. Many states bar those on probation from giving out candy, wearing costumes or decorating their homes.

Halloween restrictions put on sex offenders - USATODAY.com
 
sockgirl77

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Bay_Kat said:
According to the USA Today they do, but this was from 2008.

For Halloween this year, more convicted sex offenders must post signs telling trick-or-treaters to stay away or saying "No candy at this residence."
In Indiana, Maryland, Missouri and New Mexico, some registered sex offenders are required to hang such signs where they live. In Maryland, the sign is a bright orange pumpkin.

The signs are part of expanding efforts to regulate not only where convicted sex offenders live and work but also their movements on Halloween. Many states bar those on probation from giving out candy, wearing costumes or decorating their homes.

Halloween restrictions put on sex offenders - USATODAY.com
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OH, I was thinking about a sign to keep up year-round. But, I'm thinking that a bright orange pumpkin sign is going to draw kids straight to their yard. They should have a sign that says "I CANNOT GIVE OUT CANDY BECAUSE I'M A PERV" on their door and at the end of their driveway.
 
sockgirl77

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MarieB said:
And why not be concerned about this other times of the year then?



And holy ####, Maryland actually has them using pumpkin signs. That's real bright :whistle:
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I am concerned about this other times of the year. I am concerned about this every day. I frequent the registration site. But, I have daily access to the internet. Not everyone is that fortunate.

And I agree about the pumpkin signs. That's stupid.
 
sockgirl77

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Wow. That'll stick out on a door.
 

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MarieB

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sockgirl77 said:
I am concerned about this other times of the year. I am concerned about this every day. I frequent the registration site. But, I have daily access to the internet. Not everyone is that fortunate.

And I agree about the pumpkin signs. That's stupid.
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I didn't mean "you," I meant the laws in general.


I'm concerned about it too, but I'm not really sure that I agree with this for all of those who are registered.
 
sockgirl77

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MarieB said:
I didn't mean "you," I meant the laws in general.


I'm concerned about it too, but I'm not really sure that I agree with this for all of those who are registered.
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This would be a little more effective.
 

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