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Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009

Apply law to only worst

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Regarding "Megan's Law 'Draconian' " (Oct. 24, Letters): I applaud the writer for bringing to light a difficult and controversial subject. In a society that believes the punishment should fit the crime and that we need to be protected from sexual predators, there is a need to re-evaluate how we are applying Megan's Law. To make it impossible for someone to begin a new life, receive the counseling and monitoring they need as well as be able to acquire gainful employment almost assures that the person will re-offend.

I speak as a victim of violent crime and as one who believes our children must be protected. We must look at how we are applying this law in order to assure that all of us, men,women and children, are protected from the right people -- violent sexual predators.

LESLIE SHAW KLINGER

Modesto