Tennessee’s Representative Bryan Richey stated that 32% of people on the sex offender registry commit repeat offenses
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Source article cited includes numerous FAC comments, but no response from the news outlet. As for the bills, they are still alive:
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2630&ga=113
I think someone ought to ask Richey that since registration did absolutely nothing to prevent the recidivism of the 32% he claims (read: made up), exactly how would extending registry obligations prevent future recidivism?
Let’s not forget that federal grants are given based on the number of registrants as well, particularly in SORNA-compliant states (not sure if Tennessee is one or not, but still).
But in the end, call it what it is – a pandering vote grab to campaign on in an election year.
Is this [moderated] on X? Let’s talk to him there.
He knows he is providing a number that is either incorrect or taken completely out of context to pile on superfluous requirements to establish his Tennessee congressional credentials for reelection and that desire to run for US Congress. None of these laws have any basis in fact, which can be said about most laws and regulations passed in the USA.
It seems they may be moderating the comments only in favor of hate.
I posted a comment that revealed the real recidivism rate hours ago and they did not post it.
FAC also posted comments on 2.28.2024 that have yet to show up. Sometimes the moderation can take awhile. Hopefully they will show up today.
I wonder what the recidivism rate is for politician’s who have passed a bad bill in the past. Will they pass another senseless bill in the future and therefore reoffend in their antisocial behavior. We need a politician registry in order to decide if we want these guys in our neighborhood or near our children.