Do you have any references or support for your scaremong... I mean concerned, objective reporting?
2006-09-19 19:35:54
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answered by Bart S 7
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I see that you have developed a fan club but seriously you bring up a very good point. Anyone that has been arrested knows that people in law enforcment enjoy having power over others which would definately attract a pedofile and just because someone has not been arrested for pedofilia doesn't necessarily mean that they are not guilty of it. I would hope that there is enough supervison when dealing with childeren in the system that any strange behavior would be detected but really how much of a menace could a child be to sociaty? I think the question should be why does our sociaty arrest childeren at all but with all of the victomless crime laws on the books now and more being written every day and both parents working to survive brings the probablity higher all of the time and it has already happened and of cours the system meant to protect stuck by its police officer.
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Outrage follows cop child abuse sentence
By Terence Downing, Enterprise staff writer
TAUNTON — Taunton police officer David Smith walked into Taunton District Court 10 months ago, facing charges of molesting his adoptive daughter.
He walked out earlier this month an ex-cop but a free man, despite admitting he assaulted the child nearly every night for a year shortly after she came into his home at age 7.
In a deal that has been blasted by child advocates and those who counsel rape victims, Smith, 58, was put on what is called pre-trial probation for four years. That means the charge will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble during that period.
That means Smith walks away with no criminal conviction and will not be required to register as a sex offender. He is also expected to be able to keep his pension, which a conviction would have stripped from him.
"It's an extremely lenient sentence that doesn't serve to protect the community and its children and it sends the wrong message that people can do this and get away with a slap on the wrist," said Janice Pothier-Pac, director of community and emergency services for New Hope, a rape crisis and sexual abuse organization serving southeastern Massachusetts.
and you can be sure this isn't the only case.
2006-09-19 21:30:43
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answered by waskelwabbit35 2
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Yes, I think there should be a juvenile justice system. If we honestly thought that children/teenagers were capable of making serious choices and understanding the ramifications of those choices, we would allow 14 year olds to have abortions without notice to or permission of their parents. We would allow them to drive without restriction, join the military, drink, get a credit card, lease an apartment and vote. We don't do these things because when it comes to issues other than crime, society on the whole accepts that teenagers don't make decisions the same way that adults do and therefore are not yet competent to make certain decisions. If you're not competent to make a decision in the way that an adult does, then it's not reasonable to punish in the way that you would for an adult. Unlike the adult system which is primarily focused on punishment, the juvenile system is primarily focused on rehabilitation which makes sense given the defendants involved. A juvenile judge has access to things like social workers, foster care (because a lot of the kids in the juvenile system should have been removed from the home a long time ago), educational and therapy programs. These are things that are effective in addressing juvenile crime that wouldn't make sense to have in an adult system. I don't think there's a perfect age for a cut off. There are some 14 year olds who are more competent than some 30 year olds. 18 is an arbitrary age for a juvenile justice system, but it's also an arbitrary age for voting, joining the military and emancipating from your parents. I would support that prosecution having the ability to have a child as young as 16 tried as an adult provided that there was a psychological evaluation to demonstrate that this 16 year old has developed decision making capacity such that it's reasonable to hold them accountable on an adult level and subject to approval by a judge. We start to phase in adult privileges and responsibilities at 16, I think that's appropriate.
2016-03-26 21:07:13
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answered by Anonymous
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You almost had some credible info in your posting. Then you lost it with the "Blue Shield" thing.
In my career I have seen several police officers go to jail because they used their position to solicit sex or have preyed upon people. They were handled accordingly with the law. Some appear to have gotten off easier, but that's the system that has been created in the US. Criminals have rights and we the police have to take that into consideration when dealing with them. I for one do not look to be sued because of some scumbag.
As for loopholes. The police did not create them. It's the liberal country, voters, politicians, etc who have allowed people like that to flourish. You should check out what they are doing on the NAMBLA website.
The method used to check minors for evidence of rape, etc were not created by the police, but rather the medical community. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on tv, so I will leave that to the professionals.
So to answer your question after having to read your lengthy rant...I'm not sure what the question was.
Have a nice day!
2006-09-23 06:16:25
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answered by Eddie 4
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I wanna know, honestly, what state will allow a pedophile to serve in any public safety position. I also would love to know when this so-called "freedom fighter" is gonna come up with a question that is not second-guessing the neccessity for law enforcement or public safety in itself. Every night, about 3-5 times a night, this jackass comes up with some goofy little question to try and make it sound as if all public safety personnel are the scum of the earth. I think this wanker got arrested and was not "cavity-searched" near enough to please his yearning for continual anal probes. I could be wrong, but for some reason, I do not feel I am. BE SAFE! BE PROUD!
2006-09-19 20:23:34
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answered by HBPD 126 3
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Yes I know every kid arrested is not guilty. Teach your kids not to break the laws and you don't have to worry about some pervert putting their fingers there! As gross as it sounds body cavity searches are necessary for the protection of everyone concerned! If you think that is bad you should see what happens in "Real" jail ! If they x-rayed each child every time then the children would be exposed to a large amount of radiation! I hope every kid that has to go through this goes back and tells all their friends about it [ I don't think they will] what a great crime deterrent! You break the law you pay the price!
2006-09-20 04:41:39
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answered by Star of Florida 7
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Speaking with over 30+ years in law enforcement-I think "sadistic" applied to those who must process persons committed to "intake" is a bit unfair.The REAL SHOCKER is that most State's "sexual offender registry" are grossly inaccurate--by some times as much as 75% depending on the State-
Activists should generate their energy towards an attempt to correct this within their respective States.
2006-09-19 19:50:55
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answered by Norman P 2
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Well put. but there is no such thing as a homosexual pedophile!
How would you know they are pedophiles! Most seem to be priests, Boyscout leaders and the lazy pedophiles, who marry someone with small kids to get access! Babysitters and Teachers are 2 more large groups!
A. Nicholas Groth did a study of prisoners and a lifetime of dealing with them! He found that by it's very nature, a Homosexual is attracted to adults of the same sex! Most pedophiles are attracted to whomever they can get their hands on, male or female! That doesn't make them homosexual because their sexual orientation is to children!
2006-09-19 19:41:13
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answered by cantcu 7
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"Freedom Fighter"? Are you serious? Fighting with your boobies from the looks of it. How can you expect anyone to take you seriously? You need professional help along with a willingness to start telling yourself the truth , especially in regards to whatever it is you are running so hard to get away from by throwing provoking pseudo-questions out on the net. A sick & sad little puppy you are.
2006-09-19 21:02:12
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answered by gettin'real 5
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Incorrigible kids are putting themselves in the position to be taken advantage of, however have you ever heard of the screening process used in hiring correctional officers.
2006-09-24 14:02:19
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answered by daydoom 5
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Pediphiles are everywhere in every profession. The problem is the tracking system for them sucks. The other problem is the juvenile system sucks. So you have to system that don't work correctly and so they break down.
2006-09-25 10:33:52
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answered by dgbrsand1 3
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