Try to argue that any way you want, it makes the assumption that there is a “victim” and a “crime” in every situation. Things like probable cause, and “catch-all” misdemeanors where the standards of proof are lower. This is why district attorneys and prosecutors loved this idea. It helps to ramp up conviction numbers even for non-violent offenses but when the alleged offense is one they can glide under the system and use emotions in place of evidence they can convict ANYONE.

Including the falsely accused.

RTAG is good at the core of what they do, which includes; investigating travel issues and reporting them back to the community, advocating for repeal of travel restrictions, contacting other countries’ consulates to explain the inaccuracies of the US’ policy of sending out notices on everyone (dangerous or not) and negotiating relief for those desiring to travel, etc. RTAG’s core is not web development and unfortunately they don’t have resources to keep their site updated and disseminate information by text or email (as do some of the other organizations). They are still invaluable and if they can bring some tech help on board they will be even more of a resource.

This is why I always look forward to Frank’s posts. I always learn something new about international travel, anecdotal information that I don’t even get from the Registrant Travel Action Group (who are also good).

my only sadness about my ridiculous charge (as stated by the judge) and my labeling is that I am limited with regards ti international travel. IML will and does effect me and my freedom to travel where ever I would like to go. According to professionals I am a zero risk to society and children after taking at least 50 tests and a polygraph, an FBI profilers report all stated I was truthful and they found no danger for me to be in society or around children. I was recently accepted to volunteer in Africa caring for impoverished children with Aides. My first priority is finishing up my last semester to earn yet another degree. This one is a BS in Human Services. But my passion has always been traveling and I thank my Lord that I had that rare opportunity to travel ALL 7 continents before all of this revengeful, malicious acts against me by law enforcement took place 14 years ago. I am a survivor and always find away but it’s silly I have to play this game to do the one thing that makes me feel whole; travel. I travel not for staying at a 5 star hotel but to be right there with the struggling people and to learn from them. I help as much as I can and try to walk in their shoes. I wonder how many citizens/politicians have tried to walk in our shoes for a day.

I predict a split: “Lauren’s Law” aka Amendment 6 will pass, but Amendment 4 will fail because it is “soft on criminals.”

Goes to show you what money can do.