So what?????
Well, I can say that my feet would be up on my desk for the better part of the day, and I'd finally get caught up on all that sleep I've been missing...
Ok, thats a lie. I would have ALL of management breathing down my neck until I "fixed" the problem at Gmail. All the production people on the floor would have feasts in my honor, and everything would come to a grinding halt.
In my opinion, there are too many hops that I don't control to rely on hosted services. So far. I'd sure love to free up all that cash we spend on cals and office licences though.
Well, I knew you'd show up...
The sex offenders I am speaking of (thus the term skinner) are the bad ones that like your children. I'm not taliking about Mr. Habitual Park Flasher or young Mr. Peeper. As for recidivism, here ya go: http://www.johnhoward.ab.ca/PUB/C24.htm & http://ww2.ps-sp.gc.ca/publications/corrections/pdf/200403-2_e.pdf Basically, make what you want of it. Studies show that the longer they are out and don't offend, the less likely they are to offend again. That means that they might not do it again. I'm not talking thought crime here. I don't like the idea that I am required to trust the system (that cannot enforce the laws until after they are broken) to protect my completely innocent children from someone that has clearly demonstrated that they are inclined to prey on them.(They did it at least once, remember) I truly understand the conundrum here. But where my children are concerned, I'll choose NOT to give them(I'll just call them the bad people)the benefit of the doubt. I'd do it to save your kids from that guy as well. So for the true sex offenders, as a father, I stand by my point. My best defense against theses people is to keep them as far away as possible from my family. I know(and appreciate) what you're saying, but nope, not buyin it.
"I seem to recall that all kinds of completely harmless things can get you convicted as a sex offender."
I'm not sure if the same is true in Canada, but I'll certainly ask. We do, however, have a Dangerous Offender status that can be givin to convicts if warranted.
"The Dangerous Offender provisions of the Criminal Code are intended to protect all Canadians from the most dangerous violent and sexual predators in the country." [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/cor/tls/dod-eng.aspx]
As for educating children, absulutely! You are ultimately responsible for the education of your children. Nobody else can instill your value system in them, and they aren't going to do it for you...
I don't disagree.... My point was that as a parent, I'm inclined to overreact. How do you protect your kids from say, the mailman, or the neighbor, or whatever....
It's a real problem, and I certainly don't see any tangible solution. As for re-offenders, I can totally see why the rates would be lower. In Canada, once you hit the penal system, the term goes like this: Once PC (Protective Custody) always PC. It's basicially Segregation for your own protection. I don't imagine anyone would want a repeat stint in The Fed without a damn good reason....
Bah, I'm just getting frustrated now. How the hell do you balance personal rights and freedoms with the protection of society without giving up the very rights that make us function as a viable Democracy?
Tune in next time....
This kind of comment makes me yearn for Mod points. I agree entirely. The legal system is getting so confused that there is no up and down anymore... everything moves sideways now.
There wouldn't be an election coming up, would there? That guy will grasp any straw, step on any Nun to get to the White House.
Sickening what it's all come to.
The problem with sex offenders is that no matter what kind of rehab/psych treatments the offender gets, they do not change their sexual preferences. As a father, I'm torn. I'd like nothing better for the skinners of the world to be locked up forever or put in general population and let the other convicts take care of the problem to protect children like mine. On the flip side, they have their rights as well. (Flame-bait disclaimer: to have a sexual preference, not break the law and abuse children) From what I understand, most of these predators are born with their preferences and develop them throughout adolescence. You might as well ask me to stop being heterosexual, or a homosexual to just stop being gay.
I don't think a registry is going to work. There is simply no reasonable way to insulate these people from those they prey on. It's all just political posturing anyway. I wonder what else ended up on that bill.
At least you'll probably get a good representative sample of voters this time round... Even if they do vote for your reasons, the People's Voice should be heard. I went out of my way to go vote last night here in Canada only to find out that a 58% turnout was the best we could do. Pathetic. I truly hope yours goes better, in probably the most important election the USA will see for a generation.
I agree... although perhaps the fact that I bought a Wii (I have kids) and am particularily unimpressed with the graphics quality has something to do with it. It's now becoming a problem. I can't keep up with the hardware requirements for my pc & and can't get a different console. SWMBO - (She Who Must Be Obeyed)wont let me. Perhaps the time is coming for me to buy her a Mac...
Exactly... Basically, all you can do is be organized and not be a dick and you should be fine. Make sure you can turn on all your electronics, watch whatâ(TM)s in your carry-on, and try not to sweat, or avoid eye contact, etc...
They're so slammed with human traffic that as long as you don't trip one of their "triggers", you're just one more sheep in the herd.
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So what????? Well, I can say that my feet would be up on my desk for the better part of the day, and I'd finally get caught up on all that sleep I've been missing... Ok, thats a lie. I would have ALL of management breathing down my neck until I "fixed" the problem at Gmail. All the production people on the floor would have feasts in my honor, and everything would come to a grinding halt. In my opinion, there are too many hops that I don't control to rely on hosted services. So far. I'd sure love to free up all that cash we spend on cals and office licences though.
You're right, and that makes me even more of a hypocrite, I suppose.
Well, I knew you'd show up... The sex offenders I am speaking of (thus the term skinner) are the bad ones that like your children. I'm not taliking about Mr. Habitual Park Flasher or young Mr. Peeper. As for recidivism, here ya go: http://www.johnhoward.ab.ca/PUB/C24.htm & http://ww2.ps-sp.gc.ca/publications/corrections/pdf/200403-2_e.pdf Basically, make what you want of it. Studies show that the longer they are out and don't offend, the less likely they are to offend again. That means that they might not do it again. I'm not talking thought crime here. I don't like the idea that I am required to trust the system (that cannot enforce the laws until after they are broken) to protect my completely innocent children from someone that has clearly demonstrated that they are inclined to prey on them.(They did it at least once, remember) I truly understand the conundrum here. But where my children are concerned, I'll choose NOT to give them(I'll just call them the bad people)the benefit of the doubt. I'd do it to save your kids from that guy as well. So for the true sex offenders, as a father, I stand by my point. My best defense against theses people is to keep them as far away as possible from my family. I know(and appreciate) what you're saying, but nope, not buyin it.
"I seem to recall that all kinds of completely harmless things can get you convicted as a sex offender." I'm not sure if the same is true in Canada, but I'll certainly ask. We do, however, have a Dangerous Offender status that can be givin to convicts if warranted. "The Dangerous Offender provisions of the Criminal Code are intended to protect all Canadians from the most dangerous violent and sexual predators in the country." [http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/prg/cor/tls/dod-eng.aspx] As for educating children, absulutely! You are ultimately responsible for the education of your children. Nobody else can instill your value system in them, and they aren't going to do it for you...
I don't disagree.... My point was that as a parent, I'm inclined to overreact. How do you protect your kids from say, the mailman, or the neighbor, or whatever.... It's a real problem, and I certainly don't see any tangible solution. As for re-offenders, I can totally see why the rates would be lower. In Canada, once you hit the penal system, the term goes like this: Once PC (Protective Custody) always PC. It's basicially Segregation for your own protection. I don't imagine anyone would want a repeat stint in The Fed without a damn good reason.... Bah, I'm just getting frustrated now. How the hell do you balance personal rights and freedoms with the protection of society without giving up the very rights that make us function as a viable Democracy? Tune in next time....
This kind of comment makes me yearn for Mod points. I agree entirely. The legal system is getting so confused that there is no up and down anymore... everything moves sideways now.
There wouldn't be an election coming up, would there? That guy will grasp any straw, step on any Nun to get to the White House. Sickening what it's all come to.
The problem with sex offenders is that no matter what kind of rehab/psych treatments the offender gets, they do not change their sexual preferences. As a father, I'm torn. I'd like nothing better for the skinners of the world to be locked up forever or put in general population and let the other convicts take care of the problem to protect children like mine. On the flip side, they have their rights as well. (Flame-bait disclaimer: to have a sexual preference, not break the law and abuse children) From what I understand, most of these predators are born with their preferences and develop them throughout adolescence. You might as well ask me to stop being heterosexual, or a homosexual to just stop being gay. I don't think a registry is going to work. There is simply no reasonable way to insulate these people from those they prey on. It's all just political posturing anyway. I wonder what else ended up on that bill.
At least you'll probably get a good representative sample of voters this time round... Even if they do vote for your reasons, the People's Voice should be heard. I went out of my way to go vote last night here in Canada only to find out that a 58% turnout was the best we could do. Pathetic. I truly hope yours goes better, in probably the most important election the USA will see for a generation.
Ya, Well my dad is...... sigh.. nevermind
Imagine riding that bike with wagon up a hill in that though? God bless thermal lenses.
LOL... don't forget "Nuh-uh! I have a force shield!"
How is it against a chemical attack?
I find most "Old School" gamers still prefer keyboard and mouse. I guess its a Duke Nukem 3D thing.
I agree... although perhaps the fact that I bought a Wii (I have kids) and am particularily unimpressed with the graphics quality has something to do with it. It's now becoming a problem. I can't keep up with the hardware requirements for my pc & and can't get a different console. SWMBO - (She Who Must Be Obeyed)wont let me. Perhaps the time is coming for me to buy her a Mac...
Exactly... Basically, all you can do is be organized and not be a dick and you should be fine. Make sure you can turn on all your electronics, watch whatâ(TM)s in your carry-on, and try not to sweat, or avoid eye contact, etc... They're so slammed with human traffic that as long as you don't trip one of their "triggers", you're just one more sheep in the herd.
I'm sorry... I truly don't mean to post OT, but... "conceptually retarded" Can I use that?
Look at how little notice we get. You /. guys gotta get laid, like right now!
Do scientists even have "faith"?
What would your job title be if you changed careers to colon cleansing evaluator? Beta Tester?
At least it gives your Congress something to do....
Unless you're in Windsor. Then you look north to see Detroit. Iâ(TM)m from the Left Coast, so that concept is particularly odd to me.
From what I've read, 700B might not even be enough to keep your economy afloat.. Scary times. I'm buying a bike and stocking up the pantry.
Look, without the Flux Capacitor, your reactor is useless.
I'm in the battery industry, and I can say that cutting edge is never enough when it comes to capacity... R&D can't keep up with the demands.