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I recieved the following press release from W.A.R.:
NEWS RELEASE
When Lauren Book, 29-year-old founder of the sexual-abuse prevention group Lauren's Kids, crosses the finish line of her organization's 1500-mile "Walk in My Shoes" charity event in Tallahassee, Florida on April 22, the crowd will applaud her, call her an angel and cry real tears of support for Book's outspoken activism to protect children from sexual abuse - 95% of which could, as Book's organization teaches, be prevented by education and vigilance.
Thus the presence of a 'peaceful protest' at that same finish line is likely to shock some and confound others.
"We have great respect for the educational aims of Lauren's Kids," Vicki Henry, president of Women Against Registry (WAR) and spokesperson for the ad-hoc coalition of sex-law reform organizations who have members participating in the protest, explained. "Really, in this regard we would like to be walking with them, showing support."
In response to a recent statement by Book, that she wished critics "would speak directly to me so I can show them the amazing work we are doing on behalf of children," Henry has attempted to reach-out to Book and her organization's Executive Director, Ms. Van Susteren, in hopes of meeting to discuss the annihilating effect that Florida's “Scorched Earth Policy” -- which is supported by Book -- has on the children of registrant families.
Realistically, Henry sees this expression of solidarity as unlikely to happen because many of the groups that she represents have members, supporters and organizational leaders who are former offenders and are listed on the sex offender registry.
"But these folks are also mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, children and parents who, at some time in their life, did something stupid or immoral but never hurt anyone and yet ended branded with a sex-crime," Henry continued. "Also because some of our constituents did commit acts which violate sensibility, were rightly convicted of a repugnant crime, served years in prison and more on probation, got therapy, earned family and community support, and continue to work diligently every day to undo all harm done.
"All of whom, we hope and pray, should be welcome supporters of the skyrocketing call to educate legislators, the media, and the general public about 'how to' prevent child sexual abuse. But," Henry summarized, "because of the broad-brush which errantly portrays all who are registered citizens as incurable, evil beings, our constituents, their husbands and wives, sons and daughters, fathers, mothers and friends, are scorned, shunned and even have cause to fear for their lives when attending any public event.
"And this deadly stigma is fueled by the 'scorched earth' sex-offender laws and regulations that have been enacted by Florida legislators since the Book's began her advocacy campaign six years ago... laws that are supposed to protect everyone... are actually damaging everyone, making all of us less safe.
"Yes... about 5% of those on the sex offender registry are predatory, repeat offenders who must be kept under close observation and possibly segregated from free society for the rest of their lives," Henry affirmed. "But the other 95% of those on the registry are, respectfully, FORMER sexual offenders who are struggling just like the rest of us to find a place of acceptance in our community and fill a role that brings value to our family and friends.
"This is why we stand in solidarity with all those who support laws that do actually protect children by and through the proactive education of adults about how to prevent sexual abuse. But we are duty bound to protest these laws of which so many seem so proud of, that are, according to a growing majority of notable law enforcement and psychology experts nationwide, wasting millions upon millions of dollars in public resource to enforce laws that make society a much more dangerous place and fail to protect any child from harm."
For more information, contact Vicki Henry, President, 202-630-0345 or visit https://www.womenagainstregistry.org
NEWS RELEASE
When Lauren Book, 29-year-old founder of the sexual-abuse prevention group Lauren's Kids, crosses the finish line of her organization's 1500-mile "Walk in My Shoes" charity event in Tallahassee, Florida on April 22, the crowd will applaud her, call her an angel and cry real tears of support for Book's outspoken activism to protect children from sexual abuse - 95% of which could, as Book's organization teaches, be prevented by education and vigilance.
Thus the presence of a 'peaceful protest' at that same finish line is likely to shock some and confound others.
"We have great respect for the educational aims of Lauren's Kids," Vicki Henry, president of Women Against Registry (WAR) and spokesperson for the ad-hoc coalition of sex-law reform organizations who have members participating in the protest, explained. "Really, in this regard we would like to be walking with them, showing support."
In response to a recent statement by Book, that she wished critics "would speak directly to me so I can show them the amazing work we are doing on behalf of children," Henry has attempted to reach-out to Book and her organization's Executive Director, Ms. Van Susteren, in hopes of meeting to discuss the annihilating effect that Florida's “Scorched Earth Policy” -- which is supported by Book -- has on the children of registrant families.
Realistically, Henry sees this expression of solidarity as unlikely to happen because many of the groups that she represents have members, supporters and organizational leaders who are former offenders and are listed on the sex offender registry.
"But these folks are also mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, children and parents who, at some time in their life, did something stupid or immoral but never hurt anyone and yet ended branded with a sex-crime," Henry continued. "Also because some of our constituents did commit acts which violate sensibility, were rightly convicted of a repugnant crime, served years in prison and more on probation, got therapy, earned family and community support, and continue to work diligently every day to undo all harm done.
"All of whom, we hope and pray, should be welcome supporters of the skyrocketing call to educate legislators, the media, and the general public about 'how to' prevent child sexual abuse. But," Henry summarized, "because of the broad-brush which errantly portrays all who are registered citizens as incurable, evil beings, our constituents, their husbands and wives, sons and daughters, fathers, mothers and friends, are scorned, shunned and even have cause to fear for their lives when attending any public event.
"And this deadly stigma is fueled by the 'scorched earth' sex-offender laws and regulations that have been enacted by Florida legislators since the Book's began her advocacy campaign six years ago... laws that are supposed to protect everyone... are actually damaging everyone, making all of us less safe.
"Yes... about 5% of those on the sex offender registry are predatory, repeat offenders who must be kept under close observation and possibly segregated from free society for the rest of their lives," Henry affirmed. "But the other 95% of those on the registry are, respectfully, FORMER sexual offenders who are struggling just like the rest of us to find a place of acceptance in our community and fill a role that brings value to our family and friends.
"This is why we stand in solidarity with all those who support laws that do actually protect children by and through the proactive education of adults about how to prevent sexual abuse. But we are duty bound to protest these laws of which so many seem so proud of, that are, according to a growing majority of notable law enforcement and psychology experts nationwide, wasting millions upon millions of dollars in public resource to enforce laws that make society a much more dangerous place and fail to protect any child from harm."
For more information, contact Vicki Henry, President, 202-630-0345 or visit https://www.womenagainstregistry.org
I don't think it needs to be sugar coated and apologetic to this woman to try to get her on our side.I don't see anything in this post that says some of the RSOs have done nothing wrong, or that some of these 'crimes' weren't crimes in some of our lifetimes. How can you have solidarity with a group of people who don't understand what's really going on, who just want to put these 'child molesters' such as my son on a boat and blow up it up in the middle of the ocean.
I'm sure she's doing what she believes is good, but I don't like having to grovel when my son's life has been ruined and these people who walk with Book want my son to be castrated or kept in prison for the rest of his life. I just don't see the truth of what is really going on.
But, that's just my option.
Nak
No revolution is won by going along with laws that are wrong. Our black community didn't stay in the back of the bus and apologize. Women didn't stay at home and not fight for their right to vote. We need a revolution and that does not include bowing our heads and groveling.
But at the same time, I DO realize that I was on the sex offender registry like everyone else, so I will show my support for the movement and everyone involved. I cannot ever say that I was not legally deemed a sex offender even though I was innocent.
Nak, your son does not have anyone to apologize to. He knows in his heart he was not guilty, so he should do all he can to walk with his head up high and his back straight. If anyone does not believe in his innocence, then that is there problem, not his.
Ralph
You said, "My son is not the only innocent one caught up in this. There are thousands like him. They need to be recognized."
That is very true, but it is not likely all the innocent people will ever be recognized without a lot of effort on their part.
Why? Because it is an embarrassment to the system and if everyone knew how many innocent people are in prison, they might begin to lost faith in the system and those who run the system.
For example, prospective jurors or the public might become skeptical of the system and that would make it much more difficult to convict everyone that goes to trial. Best to keep everyone thinking what a great job they do---the prosecutors and law enforcement---so they can continue to receive support from the sheeple.
They certainly do not want that. They want to keep the masses ignorant of the problem, as it makes it easier to control the public that way.
rewdiazepam
Your son has no one to apologize to Nak.
Mark Twain said a lie can get half way around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.
Mark Twain said a lie can get half way around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on.
that is so true. and the worse or juicier the rumor, all the better and all the faster it spreads!