http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-gov-brown-supports-bill-sent-to-him-1505539776-htmlstory.html
The problem with California soft on crime is Democrat elected officials and LA and San Francisco. The LA District Attorney should be fired for her leading the effort on this bill.
According to the LA Times:
"The legislation would create three tiers for how sexual crimes are treated by the registry.
The first tier, where offenders are eligible for removal from the registry after 10 years, includes those convicted of misdemeanor indecent exposure, felony possession of child pornography with intent to distribute and misdemeanor sexual battery among other crimes.
The second tier, which would allow removal from the registry after 20 years, includes those convicted of rape, forceable sodomy and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under 14, the crime Lindsay committed.
Lifetime registration would still be required in the third tier, for those convicted of repeat felony child molestation, a second offense of a violent and serious sexual crime, kidnapping with intent to commit specific sexual crimes and those deemed “sexually violent predators.”
The latter determination is made by state officials when felons have been convicted of a violent sex offense against one or more victims and are diagnosed with a mental disorder that makes the person a danger to others.
The bill would create a process for sex offenders in the lower tiers to petition for removal from the registry when they became eligible, with cases reviewed by prosecutors.
The measure automatically clears from the registry the names of offenders in the 10- and 20-year tiers if their convictions are 30 years or older."
John, the District Attorney is elected, so she can only be recalled, she cannot be fired (technically). And let's face it, the people who put her in office probably agree with what she's done. There's a lot of lawyers in public offices in the state but most of them have never come face to face with a victim of violence or rape or the parent or relative of a murder victim.
ReplyDeleteAnd they've certainly never confronted the hundreds if not thousands of homeless who have not been rehabilitated because they LIKE the life they lead.
Jerry Brown was in a seminary, planning to be a priest when he changed his mind. He still has the background and drive that made him consider the priesthood. He may feel he's leading California toward a more enlightened, compassionate future but he's neglecting to confront the other side of peoples' nature which is pure selfishness and disrespect for the law.
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DeleteGabrielle, good to have you weigh in ,as usual, especially on this post. When I read about this, it upset me so much. I used the word fired because I feel these elected officials need to realize that they were put in office to a job for the People. And when they don't; they need to be fired. Yes, technically, yes, one option isa recall but I was thinking more like her losing an election. I don't share your view of Jerry Brown. I think compassion is smoke and mirror and not the real reason. He rather waste money on his ridiculous rail idea than spend it on public safety. He has made a series of disastrous decisions like Prop 47, 57, AB 109. I cannot wait for him to be voted out of office.
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DeleteI agree he's overstayed his welcome and I was trying to say he's deluded himself that he's doing something good. While it doesn't directly impact Humboldt County I absolutely detest the financial sinkhole that is the high speed rail project as well as the two tunnel plan to divert water around the delta. On both issues (I voted against them) I can just say Thank God for the people who are fighting the good fight through the courts. Which is why we should pay attention to who we elect to local judgeships because that's the first step on the ladder to appointed judicial office
Gabriele,had to cut and paste this comment. Thanks for your response.
DeleteHopefully his policies will create the same Obama backlash that got Trump elected. The key is to shit can all the Liberal Progressive Judges and Attorneys who ignore the law.
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ReplyDeleteI meant thankyou Chiv.
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ReplyDeleteThe bill would allow the names of those who committed lower-level, nonviolent sex crimes or are judged low risks to reoffend to be removed from the registry after 10 or 20 years. Does that really sound so bad? Yes, because of the "judged low risks to reoffend" part. Remember, also that the Governor has deemed rape of an unconscious victim to be "nonviolent". California's government simply cannot be trusted. Which is why our jails are really short-stay motels.
Can ANYBODY tell me ANY good that could come from this, because I for the life of me can not think of ONE damn thing myself?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Please enlighten me......
ReplyDeleteBunch of knee-jerk reactions here. Creepers and diddlers will still be on the registry for 10 to 20 years.
ReplyDeleteThe registry went far beyond its intended purpose of identifying high risk and violent sex offenders. From a public safety standpoint it would have been more logical to include all violent assault, battery, and robbery offenses, especially since so many of those perps get early releases and parole while they're still dangerous. But it didn't. Why? Because public safety took a back seat to (s-e-x!).
And is your knee jerk reaction because you are now on a registry? This bill is public safety because several offenders do not register as required and some continue to commit crimes despite registration.
DeleteBecause are reminded of the registry and can check online, neighborhoods can mobilize to protect their children. Because people become aware of the large number of people on the registry, they become more aware that they, as parents, need to be more protective of their children, not just against those on the registry but against possible offenders.
ReplyDeleteWhat the registry shows, over and over, is that those who have offended don't change. They re-offend. I know John wrote about someone who recently had been cited for exposing himself, and John asked: When does this stop, when is this man kept from doing it again?
It is such an ugly subject that most people turn away, they don't want to know about it. But for those who have been victims, the ugliness lives on and can destroy their capacity for a normal life. Too many have grown up with the deepest injury hidden, not to be talked about or healing sought. The registry means we can't really turn away because it says "there are monsters among us".
Maybe some on the list aren't monsters. But how do we know, really? Because they haven't re-offended and gotten caught? Yes, I'm sure there are the few who had the label attached when they were very young but since the judicial system is flawed, can we absolutely trust what we are told that the case overstated the act or other mitigating circumstances.
For those who believe they pose no threat at all, there is a solution: Leave California. Move to a state that doesn't have such a comprehensive registry.
I have seen the effects within my own family. The person is dead now, but for what was done to my niece (made her an alcoholic, among other things), I would dig up his bones and break them into very small pieces to express my rage at what he did. "hate the sin but love the sinner", "forgive, that is the path to healing" we are told. And since history has shown us that those words have been spoken all too often by those who claimed to serve God but harmed those they were sworn to protect. I tend to question the motives of those who preach forgiveness for molesters...how do I know the speaker doesn't have a personal bias?
To anon who cluttered my inbox again at 10:43. Speaking of "manning up", why don't you grow a pair and use your name? I am under no obligation to post rantings of an anonymous troll/lunatic who has no substance except to insult and incite. You and two or three of your stubborn other troll "buddies" need to get a life. Learn to read the first time what I wrote about moderation and trolls and stop thinking because you type, it is worth reading, much less printing. Humboldt is particularly plagued with miserable cowards like you and your opinion has no value to me. Amoeba poop has more value.
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