Here's a REALLY RANDOM RAMBLING...

[Iowa Roo Mom]

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No! I totally agree! I love to hear people's opinions, no one here is right or wrong! I didn't mean for anyone to think I was offended- I wasn't! I just needed everyone to know where I stood- and I really didn't know how to make it sound... not-so-strong.

Ksacres- I get what you're sayin! How would someone have said that? Maybe not on the first aquaintance, but I've known this dude for almost a year. And about the second chances thing- I really don't know what to say. I guess I feel that it is dependant upon the crime. IMHO that is.

 

[babylady4]

We had that too in town (the mailings). The guy was a repeat offender so the city held a town meeting and let everyone know where he was moving to and his offences. He lived here for about 2 years before his trial was finally concluded, and since it was his third offence he is now sitting in prison for life.

Now I have a guy living right down the road who is a RSO and it is a similar situation except he was 18 and she was 13. That is why I made the somments I did. Am I nervous for my DD? No, this guy has a right to walk the steets like everyone else. My DD is aware of his crime, what he looks like, and where he lives so she will probably stay away from him anyway......

Not an easy decision to make, or the kind of situation one enjoys being involved in. Good luck!

 

[cassie]

I once knew a man who was in his mid to late 20's when he fell in love with and eloped with his 14-year-old girlfriend. Scandalous you think? So did the girl's father. He didn't thaw until the first grandkid was born. The marriage was a good one. Lasted over 60 years. The marriage ended when they did. Nowadays he would have been in jail for statutory rape, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and I don't know what all.

Also there is an ex school teacher in jail for supposedly molesting a student. However in this particular case, the evidence points to the probability that he is innocent. The allegations were made by an angry and vindictive student. She didn't like the grade he gave her.

When I was a teenager, all the men I dated were in their 20's or older. They didn't have a clue how old I was. I was very mature for my age. My husband is the only man I ever dated that was anywhere near my age. The point is, keep an open mind. Things are not always as they seem.

 

[debilorrah]

I've given this some thought before I posted my opinion. Talked with Ken too. In my opinion, I would have a sit down conversation with him and find out what the heck happened. It could have been something as simple as him peeing in a parking lot and some kids walked by, parents got offended and called the cops.

Or he has more serious issues. He has been convicted once, so I would encourage you not to convict him again without a conversation.

 

[SarahFair]

I know a guy thats in for 2 counts because he pulled off in a neighborhood and peed in a bush. 2 16 year old girls passed and thought it would be 'funny' to call the cops and tell them he exposed himself to them.
Hes in a world of trouble now. Sometimes young kids just dont know how much trouble they can get someone in by being 'cute'.