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Originally Posted by Eric

It's not that we are unconcerned about human rights, and there are screw ups ... ususally from parole boards releasing dangerous people. And we have numerous activist groups. It's just that folks over here, though we like our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, seem to be ok with dealing with things on a case to case basis. Our Supreme Court ... and it's a body that really works ... often makes rulings which leave some discretion to the lower courts. For example, a woman is allowed to testify while wearing a bag over her head as long as the trial judge rules that it will not prejudice the trial. We have freedom of speech, but there is a point at which it becomes a hate crime. Dangerous people released into the community after completing their sentences can be identified to the community by local police departments ... but on a case to case basis. Let's face it, one would need an infinity of thumbs to plug all the holes in the dike (alternate spelling to avoid confusion) ... so, there has to be room for a little common sense. So ... with a little common sense, a Clare's Law is quite feasible.

Ya Eric but the only thing that will be missing here is common sense.