I understand there are some sick people in this world, and I would not want them to come in contact with me or my kids. But not all men who are registered sex offenders fit into that category.
I know someone who is on that list, listed as "assault of a minor" who was 20 and had consensual sex with a 17 year old. He tried to move on and have a normal life. He got married, bought a house, had a child... He could not take his child trick or treating, due to RSO laws. He had to turn his porch light off on Halloween. He has a hard time finding or keeping a good job despite having a college degree. So his marriage failed. It's 28 years later and his life is always a depressing mess all because he went on a date with a girl who was 3 years younger than him when he was young and stupid. He gets the death stare plenty, but he doesn't need the reminder. He already feels like a low life even though he would never hurt a child or force a woman. I'm not saying to feel sorry for any of them, but you never really know a person's story.
I also knew of a 12 year old girl who was added to the registry after she helped a child in her mom's daycare go to the bathroom. Her arm brushed his private as she was pulling up his pants and he told his mom, "she touched my pee pee."
I just wish they had levels or colors or something so we would know who the real threats are, because there are lots of them. Some of them are so good at what they do, they never get caught and won't be found on any registry. Those are the ones we need to worry about. Always be on guard. Pedophiles and rapists often look like and act like normal people. 4951