The cartoon-illustrated video attached with this
CNN iReport carries a heavy payload of dilemmas for
decisionmakers in Washington and around the nation.
Essential facts are reiterated in the text below.
This link presents an open letter to the Congress of
The United States of America.
http://gregkendall.com/docs/timeline_2012-Sep-30.htm
It was motivated by the facts that I have been
wrongly prosecuted, wrongly convicted, and
thereafter wrongly labeled a Sex Offender.
My conscience is clear. I am able to establish
innocence, in more than one factual aspect of my case.
The story is documented here, for curiosity seekers:
http://gregkendall.com/docs/e_summary_timeline.php?section=defending#ongoing
My experience illustrates prevailing injustices
which demand thoughtful consideration.
(1.) Lawmakers must allow the State of Origin
to determine who is published on any criminal
Registry system.
When the Executive branch of Government in
another State overrides the status determined
by a sentencing Court which knew the facts,
it's a breach of Full Faith & Credit, and of
Separation of Powers, and of common sense.
Then where multiple jurisdictions are
involved in the setting of one's status, the
offender has no clear recourse. Each agency
blames another for the wrongful status.
There must be a single point of determination,
with a clear and accessible process of appeal.
(2.) Lawmakers must prevent any impact to the
core and essential human right of marriage.
Specifically, Adam Walsh laws should not
disqualify Sex Offenders from sponsorship
of family-based immigrant petitions.
Of course it's tragic if hopeful immigrants
are exploited. I'm not proposing tolerance.
Petitioners must be examined & disqualified
on a case-by-case basis, for reasons of risk
or fraud. Such assessments cannot be
categorically predetermined with fairness.
Resulting denials wreak havoc upon every
intended beneficiary, in addition to the
targeted offenders. Senseless collateral
damage is unacceptable.
This portion of the AWA must be struck.
(3.) Lawmakers must realize, public humiliation
of Sex Offenders on the Registry is not "Equal
Justice Under Law" as carved into the stone
face of our U.S. Supreme Court building.
Consequently America must choose either to
build registries for every type of criminal
offense alike, or to abolish the Sex Offender
Registry...
Or, void the promise of Equality.
I trust that America will not forsake justice.
CNN iReport carries a heavy payload of dilemmas for
decisionmakers in Washington and around the nation.
Essential facts are reiterated in the text below.
This link presents an open letter to the Congress of
The United States of America.
http://gregkendall.com/docs/timeline_2012-Sep-30.htm
It was motivated by the facts that I have been
wrongly prosecuted, wrongly convicted, and
thereafter wrongly labeled a Sex Offender.
My conscience is clear. I am able to establish
innocence, in more than one factual aspect of my case.
The story is documented here, for curiosity seekers:
http://gregkendall.com/docs/e_summary_timeline.php?section=defending#ongoing
My experience illustrates prevailing injustices
which demand thoughtful consideration.
(1.) Lawmakers must allow the State of Origin
to determine who is published on any criminal
Registry system.
When the Executive branch of Government in
another State overrides the status determined
by a sentencing Court which knew the facts,
it's a breach of Full Faith & Credit, and of
Separation of Powers, and of common sense.
Then where multiple jurisdictions are
involved in the setting of one's status, the
offender has no clear recourse. Each agency
blames another for the wrongful status.
There must be a single point of determination,
with a clear and accessible process of appeal.
(2.) Lawmakers must prevent any impact to the
core and essential human right of marriage.
Specifically, Adam Walsh laws should not
disqualify Sex Offenders from sponsorship
of family-based immigrant petitions.
Of course it's tragic if hopeful immigrants
are exploited. I'm not proposing tolerance.
Petitioners must be examined & disqualified
on a case-by-case basis, for reasons of risk
or fraud. Such assessments cannot be
categorically predetermined with fairness.
Resulting denials wreak havoc upon every
intended beneficiary, in addition to the
targeted offenders. Senseless collateral
damage is unacceptable.
This portion of the AWA must be struck.
(3.) Lawmakers must realize, public humiliation
of Sex Offenders on the Registry is not "Equal
Justice Under Law" as carved into the stone
face of our U.S. Supreme Court building.
Consequently America must choose either to
build registries for every type of criminal
offense alike, or to abolish the Sex Offender
Registry...
Or, void the promise of Equality.
I trust that America will not forsake justice.
