That is wrong and defies common sense. Today's action by the House amends a 1994 law championed by Dunn that for the first time allowed local authorities to inform communities when sexual predators were released back into the public. Dunn crafted that law based largely on a similar sexual predator law in Washington State. That action was taken in the wake of the tragic and highly publicized 1994 rape and murder of 7-year old Megan Kanka of New Jersey, the victim of a released sexual predator. We must to assert the rights of law-abiding citizens above the rights of sexual predators.
People have a fundamental right to know when a dangerous person is moving into their neighborhood.
Nobody should be prevented from being forewarned. I am pleased today to work in unison with my colleague Congressman Dick Zimmer in securing passage of HR 2137. This law will empower families, women, and children with the knowledge that a potential threat is looming in their communities and enable them to take precautions so that there are not second, third or fourth time victims. In a related measure, Dunn voted to approve HR 2980, the Interstate Stalking Punishment and Prevention Act, which will allow federal agents to help local law enforcement track down stalkers accross state lines.