Dear Ann Solomone,
I recently heard your testimony before the Florida Senate Transportation Committee. I admire you for standing before this committee and presenting them with very clear facts. You were strong and not intimidated by the banc before you. And even though you knew they would not listen to you… They probably didn’t even hear you… Even though you knew this ahead of time, you marched on.
The other thing that I highly admire you for is that you stood for your son. You already know how many families have divorced themselves from registrants. Families abandon their “loved ones” just for being accused of a crime. Now the Registry is destroying even more families.
Ann, please keep on marching for families.

Pastor Scott

Bill was amended!! And the red letters were deleted! Does this means we won ???

Thanks Ann, you said it all and said well. I wish we had more woman like you! Thanks from the bottom of our hearts!!

It appears so. This was my Alamo so glad to see this is being corrected.

CONGRATS TO ALL!!!! The Senate bill has been amended to delete the “red letter” law. See, https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1252/Amendment/179410/PDF. Now we can focus on the House bill.

No David you nailed it and always many others. If its not you than its someone else that is a coward and talks like you and others. Government Authorities have their accountability just like everybody else so one wonders who is right today.

Now I don’t know how jive talk goes and I wasn’t a B-gee fan. Theirs a time for fighting and a time to turn the other cheek and their is also a reason for all season, or who goes to war without a charge.

I hope everyone’s think tank can understand that or who puts a rubric’s cube together without understanding the game play basics. One wonders who has understanding in all this registry ruckus. Principal is everything.

Hello Ms. Salamone,

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt and inspiring experience with us. Your dedication to connecting with legislators on a personal level and sharing your family’s story is truly commendable. It’s essential to remember that behind every statistic, there’s a real person with a unique story, and humanizing these experiences can often be more effective than simply presenting data.

Deep canvassing, as you mentioned, is a fantastic example of this approach. By engaging in meaningful conversations and taking the time to listen and empathize, we can create a space where understanding and compassion can grow. As you’ve found in your interactions, many legislators themselves have a connection to the criminal justice system, and by sharing your story, you help to break down barriers and foster a sense of commonality.

Your perseverance in working towards change, even without the expectation of immediately altering the vote, is an excellent reminder that progress is a long-term endeavor. Education and humanization are vital components of this process, and by continuing to engage in open and honest dialogue, we can help to create a more compassionate and just society for all, including those labeled as “sex offenders.”

Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in your community. Your efforts serve as an inspiration for others to follow suit and continue the fight for a more compassionate approach to criminal justice reform. Let’s keep working together to ensure that everyone, including registrants nationwide, receives the understanding and support they deserve.

Emotion, hysteria and fear will always override logic, reason and sanity on THIS topic!

People only change their minds when they’re FORCED to do so, not when they “change their hearts.”

Trying to reason with them is like attempting to land a helicopter in the middle of a hurricane.