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Local authorities arrested two registered sex offenders after both men were found in local parks.
Southern Pines police arrested Douglas Frank Johnson, 22, of Pinehurst, at 11:31 p.m. Friday after officers found him in the parking lot of the town's downtown park.
Pinehurst police, with the help of Southern Pines officers, arrested Thomas James Brewer Jr., 30, of Southern Pines, at 9:06 a.m. Thursday at his home. Brewer had been spotted by an off-duty officer at Cannon Park several days earlier.
State law prohibits registered sex offenders from being within 300 feet of any place frequented by minors.
Officers noticed Johnson sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot while on routine patrol near the park, said Lt. Rodney Hardy, of the Southern Pines Police Department.
Police arrested Johnson after a check of his driver's license showed he was a registered sex offender, Hardy said.
An off-duty Aberdeen police officer recognized Brewer at a youth baseball game at Cannon Park on May 12, according to Pinehurst Police Capt. Floyd Thomas. The officer notified Pinehurst police. Brewer had left by the time police arrived.
He is also facing drug charges after a search of his home by Southern Pines police turned up marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Hardy said.
Thomas said Brewer told police he was at the game to watch a friend's children play.
According to the state's sex offender registry, Johnson was convicted of indecent liberty with a minor/lewd acts with a child in 2008. Brewer was convicted of indecent liberty with a minor in 2007.
Thomas encouraged residents to be proactive about learning where sex offenders live in their area. He said they can do so by looking at North Carolina's sex offender registry and can sign up for e-mail alerts when an offender moves nearby.
Contact Tom Embrey by e-mail at tembrey@thepilot.com.
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AllNatural 2 years, 12 months ago
I was at Cannon Park that day with my daughter! Thanks for the heads up Pilot. You just never know what people are up to. I will definitly keep my eyes wide open from now on
mollym01 2 years, 12 months ago
There was another freak arrested at Cannon about a year ago. He would go into the boys bathroom over and over again! My friend walked in and he was masturbating. Sicko! He was finally caught. So, be sure that you keep an eye on your child when they go into the bathrooms. You just never know! Also, be careful when you have a yard sale. The neighbor sex offender showed up at mine! I had toys and childrens clothing listed in my ad. I will never have a yard sale again! I called the cops and they told me if I saw him drive near my house again to call them and they would take care of it. He is a 3rd degree aggravated offender which means the judge felt like he is likely to reoffend.
carolina_girl 2 years, 12 months ago
Thank you to all officers, on and off duty, who take the time to care consistantly about the laws they have been sworn to uphold. I was at Cannon Park this particular day as well and find it disturbing had this officer not been present, this man would have gone unnoticed. It isn't a perfect system, but thank you to the officers and concerned citizens who take the time to protect others from harm. May this be a wake up call to all parents who use parks as babysitters - please supervise your children, if you don't watch them, someone else may.
BlueMom 2 years, 12 months ago
I just read this article and it disturbs me, but I am so pleased with the proactive involvement of the off-duty officer and the local police departments who were investigating which lead to the arrests of these sick individuals. The police officers must be commended for a job well done in preventing what could have been a most horrible situation. Our community must pull together and be more observant and cautious when it comes to monitoring our most vulnerable possessions, our children.
canorton33 2 years, 12 months ago
Lets just think about our past situations, both men and women. I myself was sexually assaulted from the time I was 6 years old until I was 12, by my step-father no doubt. That is a true sicko! However, to all the men and women, think about this, in 2008 Doug Johnson was 20 or maybe 19, he just turned 22 on May 4th. How many of us dated younger or older people when we were teenagers. Did this occur to anyone that maybe his girlfriend was 16 and he was 18? By law this makes her a child, and him barely of age. I sat in the courtroom during this case and the girl looked to be older than me, she also was with a much older guy than Doug, so maybe before we cast judgement on everyone we should know the facts. I am not saying that we should trust strangers, or not be informed, but we should know the whole story before we judge.. I fully trust Doug with my 14 year old daughter. Christine
carolina_girl 2 years, 12 months ago
canorton33 it isn't about what type of person he is/was, the point is, he was accused and convicted and his punishment includes a strict 300 ft restriction to a park. It is called breaking the law. I am not as concerned about what he did before, only about the fact he was breaking the law the day he was in the park and I assure you, offenders are told multiple times what the restrictions of their conviction are and how they are to be followed. He may be the nicest person in the world, he may have been convicted of something very minor in your eyes, but in my eyes, he is a convicted sex offender, he has rules he has to follow and he continues to break the law, and that makes him a criminal.
ladylane 2 years, 12 months ago
Maybe you trust doug with your child that's your choice. Others don't this makes me sick to my stomach. Any man that has to touch a child has issues. I feel sex affenders should have to live on an island with each other and not be able to even see children in passing. When you trust your child with some evil it means you must be the same.
silentbob 2 years, 12 months ago
Canorton33 I understand what you are trying to say and I have seen some cases similiar to what you are talking about. Under NC law if she was 16 and he was 18 then he could not be charged because that age difference would not be against the law. There has to be more to the story. I know you are saying that he is not a child molester but he is on the sex offender registry which makes people nervous who have kids. I am sure you know this already but be careful who you trust your child with because that is when something bad can happen. I have a daughter and I don't trust anyone but me when it comes to her. He also knows that he was breaking the law when he went to that game.
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
O.K. TO silentbob, carolina_girl, and ladylane and ALL others, Apparently you don't have a teenager that ever made a poor choice in the guy or girl he or she dated!! You must all have perfect children and you should thank God for that every day. However, first off, Doug WAS NOT at the ball game. He just got off work and was in his friend's car in the PASSENGER seat asleep!!!!!!! It was 11:30 at night!!! His friend thought he was pulling into part of the old S. P. Police Dept. He wanted to make a call and did not want to be driving and talking on the cell phone! Within minutes, the police pulled up and asked for I.Ds!!!! Doug was a VICTIM of CIRCUMSTANCE!! My Pastor even feels that way. He never goes where he is told not too. I know over 200 moms that would entrust Doug with their children, and YES even their young , beautiful daughters!! Doug was not convicted, he HAD to plea to a lesser charge to avoid prison time which he didn't deserve. Doug and the girl admitted that after dating steady for 8 months, they had sex. Doug lost HIS innocence to her, so it's not always the guy at fault!! They went steady for 2-3 years with her parents approval and they thought the world of Doug!! It was her brother who had a grudge and didn't want them to remain friends!! Also, everyone was led to believe she was 16 when he was 17!!! Please get FACTS before you judge. It COULD happen to your son!!! Never say Never!!
TheNeedle 2 years, 12 months ago
Well, THIS is certainly going to get entertaining.
LucilleGreybone 2 years, 12 months ago
I have known quite a few young men have their lives ruined over this same type of thing. Jacka$$3s lurking the bathroom, and two teenagers with wacky age differences dating, and are two different things.
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
LucilleGreybone seems to know the difference. Thanks for your understanding. The 14 year old girl that canorton33 is referring to is Yes her daughter, but also Doug's cousin who ADORES him and trusts him and feels as safe with him as her own Dad.. No one knows the anguish, frustration, humiliation, and the thousands of dollars that have been paid out. Doug's Dad has been deceased since Doug was 11 and is probably rolling over in his grave. For Goodness sake, children live all around us. They ARE everywhere!! People Need to worry about the TRUE sex offenders, murderers, and drug addicts and leave a young man who made a poor choice as a teenager, ALONE!!!!!Enough is enough already.
Amazed 2 years, 12 months ago
"Doug was not convicted, he HAD to plea to a lesser charge to avoid prison time which he didn't deserve."
Why didn't he go to trial and fight the guilty plea? He made the choice to plead out...now he has to pay the consequences. He's a registered sex offender...he's not supposed to be around ANY children...including yours~whether it's his cousin or not...sounds like he is still making poor choices if he's around your 14 yr old child...that's violating his conditions right there!
pottery_lover920 2 years, 12 months ago
I have two sons and have always cautioned them in regards to the age differences. They both have had to make informed choices and know that if they break the law, they have to pay for their decisions. As far as Doug is concerned, he knew where he was allowed and not allowed. It was up to him to make sure his friend was not somewhere Doug was not allowed. He made the choice to stay in the vehicle when his friend turned into the park. He could have gotten out and walked up the road. If his friend is truly that, he would not have taken Doug to the park. As far as him taking a plea agreement, if he felt like he was doing no wrong, he should have faught it. Regardless, he knows he is registered with the state and he knew he would have to do before he agreed to the plea agreement. If he felt like he could not live with those arrangements, he should have taken his chance in a trial.
As Amazed pointed out, he knew he was in the wrong by being in the park and he also knows that being with the 14 yr old is wrong. Maybe this situation will make him stop and think about his choices more carefully. And, maybe he needs to choose his friends more carefully IF he is completely innocent this time. As far as trusting him with a 14 yr old girl, family or not, there is NO way I would leave him with her. More children are molested by family members or family friends than by strangers
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
Pottery_lover920 Apparently you have no clue of the court system. First, Doug had NEVER been in trouble and his attorney was paid thousands of dollars . Even an adult would have taken the recommendations of his attorney. Doug and his girlfriend could have lied, but they chose to tell the truth. For your info, he did not choose to stay in the vehicle. HE WAS ASLEEP, and as soon as the car stopped and he realized where he was, the cops were there!! Oh yeah, it would have been better to get out and walk!!! That would have really been the worst thing he could do. I don't have time for narrow minded people and will not reply to any more of your comments. The good Lord above knows and that is all that matters! You are right about 1 thing. Family members do molest children, But Doug was in a relationship with a girl he loved and wanted to marry. His mind doesn't think the way some of you are thinking. When and if it ever happens to one of your sons, you will see how the system works. I hope you never have to see that!! Best of luck to your boys and I genuinely mean that. We are GOOD people!!!
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
Chuck, Believe it or not, it doesn't have to be a legal guardian OR family member. Call Your local D.A. office. Anyone can go make a report!!!! It's up to the D.A. to take the case. I know a judge in another county who feels the D.A. should NEVER have taken the case. It's so BOGUS!! The mom and Dad had no say so after it was in the hand's of the state. She wasn't 16 yet. I already stated that she led everyone to believe she was. Sorry, but no little Kitty backpack. Just makeup, mini skirt and BELLY RING!! She was allowed out at any time of the DAY or NIGHT!!!!! I really have no more time to deal with people that are so closed minded and can't see the whole picture. I'm not referring to you Chuck, because you seem to WANT to understand the situation. Have a Good night! God Bless You and Your Family!!
mollym01 2 years, 12 months ago
sunshine5888- If anyone can call and report something of this matter than I think its too bad we don't have canorton33's real name so that she can be turned in for allowing her 14yr old to hang out with a registered sex offender. That is child negligence! I think Doug is filling your head with hot air! Really, do you really think he was riding around with his buddy asleep? That is a lame excuse! I am thankful that both these guys were caught and I hope they keep their butts away from parks. Good job to the Sou Pines and Pinehurst police!!
willala 2 years, 12 months ago
sunshine5888, I sincerely do pray for you and your family. He may truly be a victim of circumstances. However, I hope you can see the point of others post. Doug is listed on the sex offender registry and that is all that counts in a parents eye. A parent's job is to protect their children. We don't have time to research everyone's story or background to find out why they are listed on there.
theonewithsense 2 years, 12 months ago
Don't know the guy.....don't care. But, the park is not frequented by minors at 11:30 at night. Drop the charges, they are BS.
golfin69 2 years, 12 months ago
I dont know anyone who is involved and don't care to, however if someone is on the sex offender registry they know that they are not allowed to be around certain areas. If they are regardless of how they got there they should be charged. Its so funny how people try to convince everyone that he should not be charged or have the charges dropped and that he is such a nice guy.
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
O.K I am writing under my daughter's name because I am a 77 year old grandmother who has aged about 20 years since this has happened to my precious Grandson!! I am in disbelief at some of the cruel and heartless comments of human society!!! To golfin69... People don't have to convince ANYONE that Doug is a nice guy and the charges should be dropped. It's a known FACT by everyone who knows him including a magistrate whose daughter dated Doug. Maybe one day you will find yourself or a loved one in a situation beyond your control as Doug was by being in his FRIEND'S car. Then, just maybe, your eyes will be WIDE OPEN!!!
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
To Willala.. Thank you for your prayers. I can see the point when someone doesn't know the facts. I've given the facts and some people are still narrow minded. I heard of a man who was registered and he went trick or treating, went to parks for his children's birthday, babysat children, went to mini pines park, attended school functions with his children, etc. etc. No one ever said a word . If my son should be punished, then ALL the boyfriends this girl had should be punished too. At least my son didn't use her like the other guys did. God Bless you for not judging people.
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
Mollym01 For your info.. canorton33 has known Doug ALL his life. She has helped babysit him! Her daughter does not hang-out with him. That's ridiculous for you to even make such a comment!! Doug gets permission for Holiday visits with family IF you must know. Are you that cold-hearted???? Want to bring up parent negligence?? What about the girl's parents who KNEW her age and allowed her overnights with her boyfriend. They also allowed her to go to clubs when Doug and his friend's played in a band!! Heck, SHE was allowed to stay out later than Doug!! Her mom came to my house to get Doug to go every where with them. Why would he think he was doing anything wrong??? Why wasn't she protecting her daughter if she needed protecting. It should have been MY SON that needed protecting. I'm DONE with YOU!!!! I'll pray for you!
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
Theonewithsense..... That's a perfect name for you. Maybe some of it will rub off on others. You are so right. Charges should be dropped. We have GREAT people on our side. The ones that really count when it comes down to it. God Bless You!!
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
Chuck... I appreciated your last response. The girls mom was in court. She probably could have spoken in Doug's defense, but the Judge was really interrogating her. She was crying because she thought she was going to get charged with allowing her minor daughter to sleep with a boy in HER home. Also, for allowing her daughter to run the streets at all hours. I regret not speaking up as well as my family regrets it. When you spend over 11,000 dollars to an attorney, you take his advice. We won't make that mistake this time. I could have said so much against her parents. Doug could have as well, but he's not that type. The girl's father never showed up, but later apologized to us. He really thinks the world of Doug. The good lord will look out for us. I feel sure of that. Take care and God Bless you!!
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
To EVERYONE.. Think what you want,but I am through explaining to anyone. This has taken a toll on my parents due to the fact that they are elderly and Doug is their only Grandson. I will NOT let it get me or my son down. The lord knows best and it is in HIS hands, not yours or mine!! Hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!!
GodSaves 2 years, 12 months ago
@ sunshine5888
I am so sorry for what your family and friends have had to endure as a result of this trial. Please remember that God allows these difficulties into our lives to help us grow spiritually-to learn to live by faith, not by feelings. I pray that you and yours will not be bothered by the unknowing of others and that you will always be filled with the peace that only God can judge. God bless all of you.
sunshine5888 2 years, 12 months ago
To GodSaves..... I can tell that you are truly a child of God!! Amen that there are still people out there like you. True, God does allow us difficulties which in turn make us stronger. No one knows WHY??? it's not for us to question. All the PERFECT people are up in heaven. We have all made a wrong choice or decision in life at one time or another. Even ADULTS make bad decisions so how can we expect much more from teenagers. By the way, Doug had a guy stick a gun in his face AND got a black eye protecting this girl while they were going steady!!! He has kept her out of harms way so many times!! It's so sad that these two couldn't have a life together as planned. Doug's Dad is an angel watching down on him so hopefully justice will prevail!! Take care and stay safe this weekend!! Enjoy your Holiday.
golfin69 2 years, 12 months ago
@sunshine5888, I understand totally what you are saying and I am not judging him, you or anyone else. What I do understand is that someone accepted a plea good or bad, agree or disagree it had conditions and consequences. When someone looks up a person on the registry they dont care what they did, the fact is they are Registered and must follow the rules they were informed of that came along with being a Registered Offender. And I am sorry if we cant agree but if someone violates those requirements regardless of who it is or where it is they should be charged. Also as you stated to me that "Maybe one day you will find yourself or a loved one in a situation beyond your control as Doug was by being in his FRIEND'S car" I am sorry but I am a lot more responsible than that... Enjoy this Holliday and the Reasons for it....
SANDHILLSK9 2 years, 11 months ago
If you are a convicted Sex Offender you should have a Sign in your yard and an Sticker on your car which states: "I'm a Sex Offender". On the day of your conviction I don't care anymore about your civil Rights.
If you pay a lawyer #11.000 and still end up been found guilty in a court of Law, guess what YOU ARE GUILTY! If the court of law set you free, follow the rules, or stay in Jail.
and Sunshine: If you would have defended your son in court as you do now, he might not been convicted. If you take any Plea in court you are guilty of something and have to take the punishment set by the law.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
@ChuckTaylor ~ when did James stop painting with his brothers? As long as I've known him, he's been a painter! And a darn good one at that!
TheNeedle 2 years, 11 months ago
I'd like to join this mob, where do I go to get my torch and pitchfork?
kellykilos 2 years, 11 months ago
Something with this whole story doesn't make sense to me. When does a 17 yr old male get charged with being a sex offender when he is dating a 15 yr old girl?? If her parents had consented to this ( and sounds like they did) the boy is not guilty and what a mark on him that will last his lifetime. The mother obviously knew about this and let her daughter continue dating him. If I were the daughter and my parent did NOT want me dating him, trust me, the boy would have definately known it and my parents would have drilled that into my head. Yes my parents where strict and I DID listen and obey them. I feel sorry for young boys/teens out there nowadays. I think the courts need to take into consideration what young girls are like (not all). Most 15 yr old females are now looking ALOT older than they appear and do things that are not considered "child-like" if you get my meaning! I agree with Chuck...go take a look at the high schools to see what is really going on.
tired_of_the_craziness 2 years, 11 months ago
I am trying to stay neutral in this but I have to disagree with trying to make someone get fired. These people have lives too, if they get fired and end up homeless then how is the system going to keep track of them? I had a prominent lawyer in Moore County tell me that 95% of idecent liberties charges are B.S. to begin with. Indcent liberties can mean a wide variety of things, not necessarily what most people would think of. I am all for punishing true sex offenders and child molesters, but there is a huge difference and 'sex offender' is such a wide category. They group all these people together under one heading, when the crimes can range from making a sexual comment in front of a person under age to rape and child molestation. We should all focus on the true criminals we encounter on a daily basis and leave the ones alone that make a simple error in judgement. Are we going to start getting all ex-cons fired and force them all to the streets? It is our job as parents to protect our children, but not by trying to control the lives of everyone around us that has broken a law--especially when we don't know all the facts surrounding the charges. We should be putting all this energy into getting the true criminals--the rapists, murderers, and drug dealers that are killing our kids too...and stop worrying so much about a label that is too widely used. 'Sex offender' is a label that scares us as parents and makes us think of the worst of the worst, the true pedophiles, but as I have learned-- many that are labeled by our system as 'sex offenders' are not the people we need to be focused on. If a judge lets someone out of prison then they have a right to live their life too, they served their time...lets focus on trying to help one another to do right in life, lead a law abiding productive life. People can change and some may have made mistakes in the past but it doesnt mean they will keep making those mistakes. Again, there is a huge difference in a true pedophile and someone who engages in sexual behavior with a consenting teenager a few years younger...or someone who is a 'victim' of one of those B.S. indecent liberties charges and knows that instead of innocent until proven guilty-- it is really guilty until proven innocent so they feel forced to take a plea.
tired_of_the_craziness 2 years, 11 months ago
kellykilos-- I couldn't agree more. As parents we should be raising our daughters with more respect for themselves. You see these teenage girls wearing tank tops with their breasts hanging out the top, short shorts on that almost show their butt cheeks, trying to act like grown women and trying to attract the attention on much older boys (and men too in some cases). Who is buying these clothes or letting them out of the house like this? Parents are so concerned with what others are doing, where they are working, but at the same time they think its okay for their kids to act like adults and think it's cute for them to dress like mini-strippers. And for all who are trying to hang this man for making a bad decision in who he dated as a young man, I hope that you never make a bad choice or have a son who does...be careful of the words you speak, keep them soft and sweet--for you never know from day to day, which words you will have to eat.
tired_of_the_craziness 2 years, 11 months ago
I can understand you not wanting to eat there...that is your choice. But I am completely against trying to get someone fired simply for something they did in their past, if they are trying to do things right this time then I have to support that. It is up to all of us where we go out to dinner and where we spend our money.
maillady54 2 years, 11 months ago
I know one of these men and not the other, I agree, true sex offenders ie. , rapists ,child molesters, all of that credo should be punished to the fullest extent of the law, or worse. None of our teenaged children are as innocent as they should be, and how could they be with the video games, movies, music, and even the behaviours of some adults they are exposed to daily.We have to be vigilant as parents,but we also have to remember, children, and very young adults sometime make bad decisions,should one bad choice ruin a young persons life....forever? What if, one of these offenders had been a young woman? Say 17, dating a 15 year old boy? Wonder what the comments would be? Usually though, young boys don't wear , shirts so low and tight, there is nothing left to the imagination or shorts and skirts cut so short, it is indecent what we see.Who is chasing who here? I agree, if the young man took a plea, then he has to abide by the law, sadly that is the fact. Know the facts, be compassionate, none of us knows what decisions our children will make tomorrow.
None 2 years, 11 months ago
Chuck I can't argue the point since I haven't seen James or his brothers in a couple years. I know the family is third generation painters. His brother painted houses and remodels for me over the past 10-12 years - before I stopped contracting.
Just an opinion here, if the person you referred to is the same person, he's not in close contact or hasn't been in years with children other than his brothers' families. Wouldn't it stand to reason if he's gainfully employed, he is contributing to society in a positive way? I think it is better to know where a snake is in the grass than to wonder where it's coiled ready to strike.
tired_of_the_craziness 2 years, 11 months ago
Just a thought after reading all these posts again... indecent liberties and rape or molestation are two different things when you actually look up what it could include. And before anyone goes off, I'm NOT saying that indecent liberties charge is no big deal, just pointing out what I found after being curious as to what our justice system considered 'indecent liberties'. In can include such a wide variety of crimes. Maybe something to research a little more....
hcaeb 2 years, 11 months ago
OMG, I just went onto the NC registry and found out that I have an offender in my neighborhood from FL! I looked into FL registry and it does not say what he did! I have children - we all are talking about local offenders, what should we do with all the people from other states moving in - of all states FL!
silentbob 2 years, 11 months ago
hcaeb: I don't know if you watched the local news last week they done a story about this. There is a loop hole in the NC law that allows offenders from other states to move here and not have to register.
jmw 2 years, 11 months ago
@tired_of_the_craziness. Thank you for your comments here. That is exactly the point I was trying to get across on the previous article. Until you have walked in this persons shoes you have no room to judge. Until you know the details of the situations (which none of us do) we have no room to judge. And "chucktaylor" I certainly hope your children turn out perfect and look just like society says they should. I wouldn't want anyone to judge them as harshly as you've chosen to judge this stranger. I bet you've never even had a conversation with Mr. Brewer. As for why he is employed? Well because he is educated in the culinary industry and he is good at what he does. Suggesting that hard workers with criminal records are fired certainly does not help better our society it puts people who have problems on the street and in our communities with nothing but extra time on their hands.
***For the record, in no way am I stating or suggesting that we shouldn't protect children from rapists, molesters, true sexual offenders.
tired_of_the_craziness 2 years, 11 months ago
colesue21... I can definately relate, I have 3 daughters 15, 14, and 9 1/2, they don't wear short shorts (except when they are required for cheerleading or track), tank tops except around the house, and always have shorts on under skirts. I just believe that children/young ladies should dress appropriately and respect their bodies. But I also agree that no matter how a person dresses does not give anyone permission to touch them or do anything inappropriate to them. Its just sad that so many young girls these days are searching for male attention from boys and young men, and they feel that they have to show their bodies off to get attention or approval from friends and the opposite sex.
I watched an Oprah show awhile back with sex offenders on who were being 'honest' about why they do what they do. I don't remember it word for word, but one guy talked about choosing his victims based on how they carried themselves, if they thought the victim would tell, how the victim responded to little inappropriate behaviors...this would make him go further with certain victims. Im almost positive that is not true in all cases, but it makes sense that some would make 'easier' targets than others. Its our job as parents to try very hard to teach our kids self respect, difference between what is and isn't okay, and that they don't have to carry themselves or disrespect themselves in order to fit in or get attention...it won't prevent all cases of abuse but it might make it harder for true offenders to find 'easy' targets.
jmw....I feel the same way. I would rather know where a sex offender works and lives than not know. You can't judge a whole group based on little known facts, especially when the group is so widely diversed with serverity of the crimes. A true sex offender/child molester is labeled the same way as a young man who has sexual relations with his few years younger girlfriend, or a young man who has sexual relations (sex or just sexual behaviors) with a girl who looks and acts like a consenting adult, but is actually much younger girl lying about her age. There are huge differences...but as the public we are led to believe that all people labeled as a sex offender is a true sexual predator/pedophile.
sunshine5888 2 years, 11 months ago
God Saves.. Thank -you for the invitation to your church AND for showing compassion toward my family and friends. I sent you a personal e-mail back,but I wasn't sure if you would get it. Please let me know the specifics. Thank-you for having such a caring heart!!