Yeah, I figure you'd correct me on that felon stuff, Jack. <G> I know that their rights differ by states, (that's why I said "theoretically" they have no right) but it still seems like the public safety is the main issue here. I still think that if we put it to a vote, about whether their names and addresses should be posted on the internet, the voters would be in favor of it. Jan G. ----Original Message Follows---- From: "JACK CHILDERS" <jaxone1234@msn.com> Reply-To: BLACKSHEEP-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com To: BLACKSHEEP-CHAT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BSChat] Megan's Law Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 12:35:54 -0500 I think people are under a little misconception as t what and to what extent convicted felons lose rights. It varies from state to state. In some states convicts can even vote, while in prison. As an ex-convict I can pretty much do what I want when it comes to rights. I can vote, be a notary, get a license to operate a business. I cannot own a gun, cannot be a state representative or senator, but I can be the governor, figure that one out. I can be a prison guard, a jailer, a private investigator, as long as I don't carry a gun. There is still a law on the books in Oklahoma that says upon discharge the state is suppose to give me a horse, saddle and a rifle !! If I wanted to get a pardon then I would get all my rights back except for the right to carry a gun. But I don't want a pardon. I can do what I want without one. Jack Childers in OKC ==== BLACKSHEEP-CHAT Mailing List ==== Creative use of your delete key is encouraged. If you disagree with the subject, CHANGE the subject. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com