by NCRJ Board member Dr. Emily Horowitz

“Sex offender laws on Halloween are a natural outgrowth of the fear of a night of social disorder and grave danger, rooted in the belief that any law that can potentially protect children, or even one child, is a good one. Unfortunately, these laws don’t protect children, nor do they make us feel safer about a child-centric holiday. Children are not at any special risk from sex offenders or sadistic neighbors out to poison them, and these laws increase fear and anxiety and remove fun and excitement. Halloween should be a night to meet neighbors and connect with community, and it is incredibly harmful to view the occasion as anything else.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emilyhorowitz/manufacturing-fear-hallow_b_4135793.html

Posted by rbchatelle on Friday, October 25th, 2013 @ 7:51PM
Categories: Sex Offender Issues
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