That is why is said “MOST” In my post. Yes, There are a few people with power that still believe in Humanity. But what makes things so bad is, Anyone that would stand BESIDE US and say that all this CRAP ILLEGAL LAWS that is being FORCED AGAINST US, Would be ridiculed and shamed so bad, That they just KEEP QUIET !!. Things are (slowly) starting to change a little !!, But I just don’t see it all being Desolved before my tired body/heart/mind gives out.. There is light at the end of the tunnel, But I believe that light pertaining to me is God’s light. Showing me to Heaven. I’m so tired of all this, That I just want to start screaming at everyone I see and tell them THE TRUTH !! I’ve already started voicing the truth some, Scared something bad will happen to me, But I’m still voicing the truth !!. But me by myself won’t change the feelings of so many Haters !! We need to form some kind of “Club” and start protesting (legally and with security) at any place to alot of people “CONGREGATE” And SHOW THE PUBLIC THAT WE’RE NOT THE MONSTERS THEY SHOULD FEAR !!. I’m just SO OVERWHELMED with all this, On top of some very serious Health Issues !!. Life isn’t Fun anymore !!. And I feel that if I’ve gotta suffer daily (with bad health and all this Registery Crap) I fell I might as well suffer OUT LOUD !! The Public NEEDS TO KNOW THE TRUTH !!. The public is Hating the WRONG PEOPLE !! 99% of EX OFFENDERS DON’T REOFFEND !! And the public should be informed that !!!. Sorry about my rambling, But I’m so TIRED OF BEING MISTREATED !!!!¡!!!!!.

Dear Tired, i also have cameras and motion lights in my back yard that when they light up it looks like a fortress. I just wanted to mention one thing, we are really laden down with all this crap they are throwing at us and like many of you I have endured this for yrs. Actually, I have to do something i never thought i would do and that is to commend Sheriff Nocco in Pasco County during the hurricane. He made consideration for registered citizens at a shelter, unlike Grady and most others. I take every precaution I can to protect my household. I’m a Jersey kid from the streets back in the 50’s and 60’s so I know how it’s done but God willing none of us will ever have to resort to any kind of violence. God is my shield and my buckler and His will be done, Oh, I do have signs around my house saying beware of dog and cameras in operation and I DO think that’s a deterrent. I thank God I have not had any issue here so far and pray I won’t. Think about my previous post and give me some feedback. God bless us all. We are the modern lepers and are labeled with that scarlet letter, hopefully not for the rest of our lives.

Jerry, i can sympathize with you completely. I did 13 yrs in prison and i’ve been out since 2010. I am of the opinion that if someone actively contributes to a crime they are guilty as accessories. Aiding and abetting in what ever happens to a S.O. because of the info supplied by the registry makes the state culpable and should be charged as such. If I supply you with info for you to cause someone harm or death am I involved? If I didn’t give you the info what is the likelihood of you being able to commit injury to that person? Think about it. What would the court rule if it were you supplying that info and someone was hurt or killed. Without the info, no crime, so you’ve aided and abetted, right?

If the Supreme Court declares something illegal or unconstitutional and prohibits the practice in the United States, the States are prohibited from doing that thing. The law works that way. In some cases a Federal law may be unconstitutional under a State’s constitution and the state chooses not to implement it. Think of the states that have not complied with the Adam Walsh Act. Unfortunately it does not work in reverse.

Current Supreme Court precedent (specifically, Smith v. Doe, decided in 2003) has held that the registry, in general, is non-punitive and therefore states have been passing retroactive restrictions on the foundation that it is non-punitive and therefore not subject to the Ex Post Facto Clause of the Constitution.

Although some states have had registries before, most states began creating them in 1994 after the enactment of the Jacob Wetterling Act. Thereafter, Federal laws have been created requiring States implement certain measures such as the notification under Megan’s Law (42 U.S.C. 14071(d)) or the Adam Walsh Act.

So, to answer your question, specifically, if the Supreme Court says it’s legal, it’s legal. If the Supreme Court says it’s illegal, it’s illegal, regardless of whether they change their mind tomorrow or if we agree with it or not.

Think of segregation in schools. It was perfectly legal for a LONG TIME. Then came Plessy v Ferguson (1893) where the Supreme Court said segregation was legal, but you had to provide “separate but equal” education. It was not until 1954’s Brown v. Board of Education (61 years later) where the Supreme Court said segregation was illegal.

As to how many years they have been doing it; since at least before 1994. It was challenged in 2003 and permitted to persist.

As to how many more years we have to “do it” under State Law; until it’s declared unconstitutional by the State or Federal Court holding jurisdiction over Florida (or whatever state you are in). It took 6 decades to reverse Plessy and correct a huge injustice! Hopefully Doe v. Snyder will be an opportunity to reverse Smith v. Doe.

I’ve thought about my question and yours and hope this answer explains it.

The final question has been asked and answered.

Yep, They are nasty there !! I travel pretty often and they give me a hard time EVERYTIME I GO THERE !! I was there yesterday at 10 till 4pm, According to the Dispatch, They are (SUPPOSED to be)open till 5pm. But I was turned away at 4pm !!. And their closed today !! So tomorrow I have e to make a special trip clear across the county to go do my 6 month register. They give me crap about my service animal, Accuse me EVERYTIME of not giving all my vehicle info !. They try anything they can to make it hard on you !!. They’ve even tried to deny me travel because I didn’t “Notify” them early enough !!. According to FEDERAL LAW, No police can prevent us to travel anytime !! Buy Marion County makes their own rules !! They close on Wednesday and Weekends, And close EARLY during the week ! Making it IMPOSSIBLE to travel if an emergency happens !! I’m from Polk County, And atleast they are open 24/7 to Register/travel !! They run it through the Jail Intake !!! Like most Agencies !! But not Marion !!. It’s sad and wrong that they get away with it !!.

Umm, Is what their doing now legal ??????. And IF SCOTUS says it is, How long did it take for them to say it ??? So how many more YEARS/DECADES will we have to do it under State Law ????. Think about your question !!!! Is ANY of what’s being done to us “LEGAL” ?????? No !!! But it’s still being done !!!!!!!.

We ALL need any extra protection we can get !! And cameras are our friend when we’re accused of doing something or something happening to us !! All my vehicles have Dash Cams !!. And like I said, My home and Property is well covered !!. I’ll share this. If you already have the “Internet” at home/Business, And have a “Smart Phone”, you can buy($under $60) a Wireless Security Camera online. Then set it up on your phone, Then you can check out your home/Business anytime your away and it’s FREE! You can MOVE (pan and tilt) the camera on your Smartphone !! And it will also RECORD Anything you want when you “Arm” the Motion Sensor !! It just like a regular security system Except it uses your phone as the DVR/Monitor !!. Also, Harbor Freight has a 4 camera Complete Security System on sale for $199 right now(Bunker Hill) and it also can be seen on your Smartphone !. And it will handle 8 cameras total !!. It records 24/7 !!. The cameras are fixed (don’t pan or tilt) but work great, Even at night !!

Tired…
On what basis do you believe that is legally possible?

I understand your way of thinking. But…. Nobody (on the Registery) should have to DIE to get the world to see that the “Registery” is Wrong !!!. I know you’re just “Blowing Off Steam”, But you’re statement hits closer to home than you realize !!!. My reply and question to the acts of vigilante actions is, Since almost ANY Company or “Organization” can form their own “Security/Police” Dept.. Both Public and Private. Like the Railroad Police, Or Private Construction Security Companies ???? Why couldn’t we. As a “Organization”, Form our own PRIVATE Security Company, And hire Ex Offenders to Protect each other ???. Sure, The “State” has their “, Requirements” BUT, As the Founder of a “Company, Couldn’t the Founder/CEO make his/her own “Requirements” ??? And there are Federal and State laws that would even allow a Felon to be “Armed” in a sense !!!. It would be Primitive compared to today’s weapons, But it would surely “Get The Job Done” if needed !!. What I’m saying is, Why couldn’t we form a “Organization” to protect each other ????? The police hire people with shady records all the time !!!. Why couldn’t we !????. And we could/would mostly volunteer our services/Time to the “Organization” !!!!! Maybe I’m way off base, But something needs to be done !!. And any Company Owner has the right/option to hire whoever they want (as a rule). A Company Owner/Ran by ONLY Ex Offenders would stir up some Stink, But it might also make people see that we’re also human and have alot to offer !!! Just joking but, We could name the Security Company, ” Trench coat Security” just to poke at all the Haters !!!. All this is just me “Thinking Out Loud ” !!!.

I’m sure that if a Federal law is passed to stop the “Registery”, The State’s themselves will figure out a way to continue to have a “State Ran Registery” !!. If the “Government” stops paying for it, The states will just start charging the Offenders !!. There is just too much money involved in The “Registery” and all its side benefits (for the States) to just STOP IT !!. History has proven that, If there is a way for a State to “Make Money” off its Citizens. They Will !! I.E. Drivers Licence, Registrations, Building Permits, Taxes, Exc !!!.. I’m hoping and praying that it gets Stopped COMPLETELY THO !!!.