FAC in the News – NBC2 Fort Myers Runs Story on Proposed Green License Plates
Shortly after FAC issued a Press Release regarding the “distinctive, florescent green license plates” proposed by Sen. Lauren Book, FAC was contacted by reporter Madison Adams of NBC2 News in Fort Myers. A spokesperson from the FAC Education Committee responded to the request for an interview. Click here to watch the story.
The reporter interviewed people on the street for their opinions. One resident commented that this was a violation of privacy, while another stated ” this is an absolutely terrible idea. No one should be singled out for a crime they committed, and be penalized their whole entire life for a crime that they already served time for.”
While another stated “I do think it is a good idea so they can have their windows smashed.”
That threat of violence is exactly what makes this proposal dangerous to the person forced to register (PFR), their families, and the public in general. Who would EVER vote in favor of placing another human being in certain danger with NOT ONE rational reason for this extreme proposal?
It was interesting to note that Sen. Book did not respond for comment, despite several attempts by the reporter to contact her office for an explanation of why she wants this requirement to be passed into law.
Special Thanks to reporter Madison Adams for giving Florida Action Committee an opportunity to raise awareness of the injustices, and to educate the public.
SOURCE:
https://nbc-2.com/news/state/2023/04/27/florida-sex-offenders-could-be-required-to-have-special-colored-license-plates/
Lauren Book clearly has a personal stake in this topic and really should not be permitted to be involved in any legislation regarding it.
I am also wondering how Lauren will feel when there is a road rage incident because of one of these plates and some innocent kids get injured or worse in an accident.
C
I am thinking when asked she would say – (MY OPINION) “Well they put themselves in that position and only have themselves to blame and they got what they deserve”.
*Basing it on comments she has made about us in the past like all of us have personally violated her in some way.
Lauren Book is simply a spiteful….. Well Lauren! She’s hell bent on coming up with, as many retaliatory law’s as possible to inflict on us. Hopefully she [moderated].
Talk about this license plate issue. That is a new one on me but it seems Florida is a bit “puffed up” in their pride issue. Does government ever take a good look at themself in the mirror. Guess the government has the right to set people up and Cover ups in many ways to make it look official for the general public to fathom all because they bear the sword in vain. Sounds a bit morbid doesn’t it.Talk about do unto others.
One wonders who the prostitute is in this game of registry. Government enticing evil. Guess government is accountable for many errors and bad brings a bad taste to the American people And many thought they were servants for good. Guess setting one up is is the best some can do.
People of Florida and other stand your ground.
I will have to divorce my wife and kids and have to live separately (likely in the streets) so they don’t have to drive with a green tag. Then I will lose custody because by recent laws I would automatically lose custody. It will drive me into a pit of depression, where I may want to commit suicide.
FL is Unconstitutional….I feel your understandable pain and concern at this time.
If you are seriously considering suicide, reach out to someone. Whether it’s your local pastor, a trusted family member, FAC or elsewhere.
Please don’t hurt yourself. Hearing that someone took their life because of the registry will sadden us.
We are in this together.
G… Thank you for reaching out. No, I am not. But I am thinking about where legislators and society might twist me into if they succeed.
Glad to hear!
Then let’s not let them twist us into anything!!!!
Todays 5 nays were more than what we used to get. The tide is turning and in no small part due to advocacy such as that shown by Jennifer and Christopher speaking in opposition to the bill! Superstars!!
The green license plates will serve to destabilize the familial support system that is crucial for many to maintain law abiding lives going forward. When paroled and pending release, prison systems want a support system in place so the inmate can be integrated back into society. The red letter license and the green plates serve to undo all the work families have done and continue to do in their support.
We get it, there are those times when you just feel like it is all to much or will be with stuff like this happening. BUT and there is one….this will pass and we all will keep on fighting. But we can not let them win and take our fighting spirit from us. So cry, get it out, talk with someone and then know we all have each other backs and together we will carry on. Praying for better day’s for you, our family and all of us.
MP
I only took two years of Criminal law before being a cop and a lot has changed since then. Having said that, I do not know how in any Realm where the supreme court would allow our family members to also have to have the green license plates, regardless of how ridiculous it is for even us to be branded with it.
Seems by making it green they are skirting the red scarlet letter like they are trying with the driver’s licenses, however the news will run with the story and everyone will know what the plates mean. At that point it will be hunting season. Cars vandalized, drivers being shot at, cops pulling us over for no reason or a made-up reason.
Guess the used car lots will soon be getting an influx off used vehicles.
I’ll work around it and have a family member register my vehicles for me. The only way they can close that loop hole is to be completely unconstitutional by saying we can only drive a vehicle that is in our name or to say that any vehicle that is on the registry has to have a green license plate. Which again is unconstitutional and complete over reach to enforce a law onto someone who has nothing to do with any of this bs.
[Moderator’s note: the language of Book’s proposed floor amendment pertains to vehicles “owned, leased, or operated”].
No work around you cannot operate any vehicle without the plate or you will be in violation
Lol I guess l’ll just have to be in violation then. What about renting car etc etc. Love to see them try to enforce it. So much for me being a law abiding citizen. I’ll just have to be an outlaw.
Road rage is already a problem in this country why would anyone with a sane mind want to give already irrational individuals a reason to feel justified for more dangerous road rage?
The backers of this idea need to be removed from society for reasons of promoting hate crimes.
Lmao this is too funny to me. I agree that people who’ve did their time shouldn’t have a record for LIFE but think of all the Felons who don’t fit into a Sexual Predator category who are labeled Felons for LIFE. I’m one of them. I think that should be ERASED from my criminal record after a certain time but because it affects a certain caste of people it’s considered ok! hMMMMMM
Mr. Dorsett. Are you identifying yourself as a habitual exfelon? That is, you’ve committed multiple felonies. There’s a difference between someone who was arrested once and multiple times, and a huge difference between nonsexual and sexual crime. The Florida SO registry doesn’t allow for anyone to be removed. It doesn’t differentiate between the various types of sex felonies that put you on the registry.
Bwj
You just touched on my biggest beef of the whole registry debockel . Law makers, politicians, and law enforcement all interchange the terms SO ,sexual predator , pedophile , flip flopping back and forth as if they were all the same. Plus the tier system set up by the feds. Is a complete disaster because it doesn’t narrow down specifically enough what it expects from its designations. So the states go hog wild with their imaginations adding all kinds diversity to their laws and to punishments. Then they say it’s not punishment. Any restrictions or requirements what so ever above what is expected of the general public for which there is fines or imprisonment for not following ,is purely punishment. Period.
Beyond that let’s all get on the same page , getting along and fight this great injustice.
The reporter did a nice job. Of course there is always more we would like to have known, but this is a good start. Thank you FAC.
Not only does this obviously put people in harms way, people will loose jobs and not just the registrant. Anyone with a green plate will be seen as bringing unwanted attention to the job site. People will loose housing as a result. What might insurance companies do with even more risk to property damage, both car and home. The list is endless.
Look like they want those type people to move to another state with all this legislation…
Doesn’t matter at all. Since one is never removed from the hateful useless hit list because it continues to follow you where ever you move.
Even though I have not set foot in Florida for the past 17 or so years I am still listed on their website and show up in background checks. I can’t use AirBNB for example because of that. I can’t take a cruise because of this Florida issue. We all know that the list goes on and on of punishments in this lifetime registry scam.
The point is that moving is not the motivation. It is simply hatefully revenge by Senator Lauren Book! She is [moderated]. She doesn’t care about children at all. [Moderated].
It’s time for her lust of power and money to STOP!
The registry is a scam and hurts more than it saves. It is counterproductive and this has been proven time and time again – it is now FACT so retire Lauren – you have caused enough damage and you have enough [moderated] MONEY in your bank accounts.
MP
What happens when my 16 year old grand daughter gets killed because she sometimes drives me to my doctor’s visits if I am not feeling well.
@ CherokeeJack I hear you. This is beyond what I could imagine someone would think up to do to families.