Instead of pursuing legislation that would force the computer industry to protect children from Internet pornography, the Clinton administration is promoting a system of voluntary restraints. According to Clinton, some of the popular Internet search engines such as Yahoo, Excite, and Lycos plan to encourage labeling of Web sites. Despite the fact that the man has done his time, has paid his debt to society, as prescribed by our laws, no one wants to cut him any slack. Without a doubt, sex offenders are a hot-button issue, because once again it involves our children. We all turn into she-bears protecting our cubs with extreme prejudice.
Rational thought is replaced by emotional rhetoric.
Given the personal wrestling matches I've had with myself this last week, I can't agree with that. But if we are to have lists, then we need to put tougher laws in place in how those lists are maintained, to hold the police, state and local authorities accountable for the veracity of the data. A brief look at 6 men who stand accused. Victims tell their stories. Cover story art by The Star's art director, Tom Petyon Evidence of sexual abuse by priests in the Lafayette Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church.