Thursday, November 19, 2009

Should sex offenders be banned from social networking websites?

In Indiana there is a law that is trying to be passed that bans registered sex offenders from visiting social networking sites. I was wondering if this law would be unconstitutional.

Should sex offenders be banned from social networking websites?
No, I don't think that it would be cruel %26amp; unusual punishment, so not unconstitutional. They are a danger to others so, why should they be allowed to trap the young %26amp; unwary as many have done in the past. My problem is how the heck are they going to keep them from doing it! People can access the internet anonymously, how could you catch them!
Reply:Yes, they should be banned from social networking websites. And no its not unconstitutional. You lose your constitutional rights when you commit a felony, including the right to vote.
Reply:What would happen if you had the same name as a sex offender? How about someone with a more minor offense that mended their ways?
Reply:No, wouldn't be any fun without you here.
Reply:Whether it is or not it would be near impossible to Police or enforce.
Reply:No, that would be a good law.
Reply:It might be unconstitutional if the social networking site opposed it, but I don't see why they would do that. But in either case, it would be virtually impossible to enforce such a law.
Reply:actually, felons do not lose all of their constitutional rights, they are afforded rights to due proccess, to all of the first amendment provisions, they are afforded all rights except the right to own and purchase and possess a firearm, and the right to vote.


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