We want the public and our policy makers to be informed of the research to make the most effective decisions possible.
Equally as important is the individual story. Sometimes these stories can bring about results that no amount of sharing research can. One such case recently occurred in Volusia County at a regular council meeting.
One council member continues to push for the drafting of an ordinance that would increase the residency restriction in the unincorporated parts of Volusia County from the state’s 1000 feet to 1500 feet. Not only would the 1500 feet apply to the areas listed in state statute, but this particular councilman was recently interviewed by FOX 35 in Orlando saying that he is considering including bus stops.
It is not only what this registered citizen had to say but his whole demeanor. You can see him sitting front and center after he spoke. He, in a polite and respectful manner, let the council members know that he will be frequenting their meetings – he will not be quietly disappearing and allowing business-as-usual at the Volusia council meetings.
The Volusia County registered citizen begins speaking at 27:15 in the video.
What a great example for us all to follow!
You know we can all pray for our leaders and we can look for the day when much of this sex registry is washed away in this wicked ordeal of man’s philosophy of vain deceit upon another. Sure we can all say the pledge of Allegiance but with this registry are Governments one nation under God or over God today.
Yes their are moral issues to many things but governments don’t reason and understand many issues today. They are more or less pushing and provoking many into this ordeal. It all comes down to two wrongs don’t make a right. They even call some of these sex capades a crime when there was no contact and very shallow. How revolting is that. Whether FAC publishes this or not that is up to them. I hold my peace.
Let’s occasionally remind government officials and law enforcement that, if the registry disappears, so will their time-consuming problems and responsibilities regarding state statutes and local ordinances. And, when someone complains about the proximity of a PFR’s residence bringing down their property values, tell them to fight to end the registry.
That’s an excellent point RayO.
Well said and delivered. Let’s see if the council member cares more about humanity or scoring cheap political “morality” points.