[pollyannaish]

It's hard not to sometimes and I don't really blame people for it.

I have given in to it myself on occasion...even though I work very hard not to overreact because I know the consequences.

We must just strive to be better consumers...even of the "news."

[DJ MacWoW]

One of the things that concern me is that a 18 yr old with a 15 or 16 yr old can have his life ruined by the hysterics.

The article says: The law mandates a 25-year prison sentence for rapists and child molesters and requires sexual predators to be monitored by electronic tracking devices.

The above scenario qualifies. There was a story posted last week about a 19 yr old who got his girlfriend pregnant and served 6 yrs. And now can't find a place to live because of this law. Common sense has to step in soon. Eveytime the hysterics start, the Constitution takes another hit too.