http://www.11alive.com/rss/rss_story.aspx?storyid=136932

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"ATLANTA (AP)-- A Democratic lawmaker is introducing a measure that would require Georgia sex offenders to post "No Candy Here" signs on Halloween. State Rep. Rob Teilhet, who is running for Attorney General, said Friday his proposal would punish offenders who violate the law with 60 days in jail and a $1,500 fine. Similar proposals have been adopted in Florida, Indiana and Maryland. Teilhet, a Smyrna attorney, calls the measure "an excellent tool for our police officers and our parents to use on a night when many of our children are out and vulnerable." He said as a parent, he wants all children to steer clear of homes where sex offenders live."

10/30/2009 11:15:39 AM

aight, so where do i pick up the sign?

10/30/2009 11:16:21 AM

That's just ridiculous.

10/30/2009 11:16:54 AM

they should just make them put up sex offender signs....that way you and your children know not to go over there just for candy

[Edited on October 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM. Reason : d]

10/30/2009 11:18:03 AM

10/30/2009 11:21:15 AM

Is it only for pedos, or all sex offenders ?

Seems silly that if I rape a 60 year old man, I'm not able to give candy to 8 year olds

There's no correlation

10/30/2009 11:22:23 AM

It's annoying that all "Sex offenders" are treated the same.

[Edited on October 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM. Reason : ^ beat me to it]

10/30/2009 11:24:02 AM

yeah, so sex offenders ONLY target kids?

brilliant logic on this one

10/30/2009 11:26:35 AM

dont they already do this in some other state?

10/30/2009 11:28:29 AM

^^,^^^,^^^^

10/30/2009 11:29:18 AM

This is why you don't go to the houses with the lights turned off.

10/30/2009 11:29:28 AM

I just feel bad for the Leibowitz family who happened to be out of town and thoughtfully left a sign out for Halloween.

or anyone going out that night that leaves a sign up...

forever branded

10/30/2009 11:41:41 AM

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"they should just make them put up sex offender signs...."

yep

10/30/2009 11:43:20 AM

just so you know exactly who's homes to burn down

10/30/2009 11:46:32 AM

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"dont they already do this in some other state?"

State Rep. Rob Teilhet, who is running for Attorney General, said Friday his proposal would punish offenders who violate the law with 60 days in jail and a $1,500 fine. Similar proposals have been adopted in Florida, Indiana and Maryland.

10/30/2009 12:10:53 PM

it's a terrible idea

certainly aggressive sexual offenders need to be monitored

but this witchhunt bullshit is nonsense

10/30/2009 12:15:03 PM

mayeb kids should just stay away from houses with free candy here posted upi year round

10/30/2009 1:20:25 PM

maybe parents should actually do their job and chaperon their children while they are out TAKING CANDY FROM STRANGERS. fucking hypocritical lazy-ass parents.

10/30/2009 1:27:50 PM

Back to the 'ol drawing board....My costume is worthless now

10/30/2009 1:36:47 PM

isn't it going to be tough to walk around doing TheTuck all night? I can't see you getting too far

[Edited on October 30, 2009 at 1:39 PM. Reason : .]

10/30/2009 1:39:00 PM

the only walking I planned on doing was between my lair and the front door

10/30/2009 1:57:43 PM

Besides what's already been mentioned, aren't most young children going to be trick or treating with their parents anyway?

10/30/2009 4:00:15 PM

not the cool ones

10/30/2009 4:03:52 PM

I am going to put signs in people's yards

10/30/2009 8:05:48 PM

or take the ones down so they go back to jail.

10/30/2009 8:09:45 PM

If they think they should receive additional punishment above what they're paid/served already, why did they let them out in the first place?

10/30/2009 8:46:34 PM

Health care reform, methods of fixing the economy, environmental standards and the war are all more important, but only about half the people will agree with them on these issues so they keep attacking the sex offenders, drunk drivers and tobacco companies. Don't get me wrong those are all bad people, but not the biggest problems we have right now.

10/31/2009 12:26:25 AM