<p>Whoever is responsble for this should be fired immediately. And the Daily Nexus Editorial Board has … for brains.
<a href=“http://www.ucsbdailynexus.com/opinion/2005/8607.html[/url]”>http://www.ucsbdailynexus.com/opinion/2005/8607.html</a>
I thought UCSB was becoming a pretty good school.</p>
<p>Having lived next door to a registered sex offender for 7 years (without incident), I have to ask a few questions. What was the actual offense? What was the level of offense? For example, a 18-year-old having “consentual” sex with a 14-year-old is considered both child molestation and a sex crime in many states. (In some other states it’s perfectly legal; I’m not addressing how capable a 14-y-o is of giving consent.) What is the court’s opinion of his “likeliness to re-offend”? </p>
<p>It’s not clear from the article what the answers to any of these questions are. There is no law, in many cases, beyond registration and community notification, that would enable UCSB to restrict access to housing. If the terms of his release don’t restrict where he can live, UCSB must give him access to the dorms on the same terms as anyone else. It is clear from a quick google search that this is in fact the case. (He also has some nice star images on his home page.) (It’s also clear that his crime was pretty ugly–forcing a 7-y-o girl to “orally copulate.”) </p>
<p>But: UCSB is a state university and thus must have standard procedures, which are undoubtedly what was followed.</p>
<p>You would be surprised how many sex offenders are around. In our state it is not required to let the community know if the offense was in this state. However if an out of state offender moves into the community flyers go up on poles all over.We live in a very nice community and there were two murderers who lived within 1/8 mile of me. (both now put away)</p>
<p>Just to clarify- one was mentally ill and stabbed both his parents. His brother had two big dogs and used to chat with my neighbor all the time when walking them. It happened 10-12 yrs ago. The other was a 17 yr.old who got into a gang brawl and killed a boy with a baseball bat. Terrible, the insident did not occur locally. The boy used to come to our house on Halloween when he was young and had very creative costumes. Very very very tragic.</p>
<p>I’m not sure about California, but publishing the sex offenders name in the paper would be a civil or criminal offense in NJ. Did the UCSB Nexus break the law???</p>
<p>Yes there are Megan law offenders everywhere. We have one living two three blocks away. I believe he had been a teacher who had a “consensual” relationship with a hs student. He keeps to himself and has not created a problem as far as I know. We were grateful to know of his presence however.</p>
<p>backhandgrip, you have to keep in mind that “sex offender” can mean many things, including (in some states) someone who got nailed for public urination (say, taking a leak in the alley behind a bar). Not a classy act, but not someone that would make you wonder if your sister should go out after dark. It helps to know more about the crime and the laws in your state.</p>
<p>charlesives, I don’t see any limitation on publishing this information on the website, but I may be missing something. These are convicted individuals and I believe this is all public record: <a href=“http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/[/url]”>http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/</a></p>
<p>charlesives, The names are publicly available on a website. There are guidelines about how to use the information. I cannot find any prohibition against publishing the names in a newspaper. </p>
<p>This is from the New Jersey website:</p>
<p>The following measures would constitute inappropriate uses of the information about sex offenders provided through this registry, and may result in court action or prosecution:</p>
<ol>
<li><pre><code> Attempting to harm the offender or the offender’s property, or attempting to harass the offender or make unsolicited, unwanted contact.
</code></pre></li>
<li><pre><code> Taking any action against the offender’s family, household members or employer that may in any way harm or harass a person or property.
</code></pre></li>
<li><pre><code> Using registry information for the purpose of applying for, obtaining, or denying health insurance, insurance, loans, credit, education, scholarships or fellowships, benefits privileges or services provided by any business establishment (unless for a purpose consistent with the enhancement of public safety), or housing or accommodations.
</code></pre></li>
</ol>
<p>However… (see point 3) the information cannot be used (in New Jersey) for the purpose of denying housing!!!</p>
<p>Dstark, thank you for posting this–it sent me to the website for the first time. I found that there are a number of registered offenders in our vicinity. It certainly reinforces my belief that, unfortunately, my daughters should not be walking in our town unaccompanied, particularly in quiet areas. I certainly advise people to use the website to inform themselves. </p>
<p>It is hard to imagine that student dorm-type housing could ever be faulted for turning away a person convicted of these crimes…</p>
<p>he is not a “sex offender.” He is a “child molester.”</p>
<p>Patient, thanks for providing the link. I typed in my zip code and was shocked to find that a chold molester lived a mile away and was either missing (Not good) or subsequently relocated.</p>
<p>One mile away? We should be so lucky! How about in my very neighborhood! Thanks for the site.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.calstate.edu/pa/clips2003/june/30june/nosleep.shtml[/url]”>http://www.calstate.edu/pa/clips2003/june/30june/nosleep.shtml</a></p>
<p>Interesting. (this is the sex offender mentioned)</p>
<p>Beramod: yes, i read that. My comment was not to you, it was to someone who was making comments about a less-specific classification of criminal</p>
<p>Imagine my surprise when I found out that not only did a sex offender live right around the corner, but one was in my studyhall at school (yes, that’s right, a 16 year old)!</p>