Comments on: Crackdown On Sex Predators Starts Moving In Florida Capitol

By: DJSheffield

DJSheffield — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:43:00 +0000

First and foremost I was once a victim, but now a SURVIVOR. My father is doing a two life term for his actions. I do have a relationship with him that most don’t understand, nor will they ever unless they’ve experienced it themselves. But with that being said, he knows how I feel and that I will do everything in my power if Florida ever brought back the parole board. He is where he belongs, period. I have no sympathy in his actions towards me, but I have found FORGIVENESS to move forward in my life.

@momof2…I couldn’t agree with you more! So many forgot about the victims who don’t get proper counseling and treatment after the abuse. I am here to tell you without my husband I would’ve NEVER been able to move forward. He is the only one who stood up for me against all other family members. It took me most of my life to face the challenges of a daily struggle with bipolar disordr, BPD, and depression.

I am here to also tell you that a victim will go through many, many counselors. Parents, family, and friends PLEASE don’t take this personal. The victim has to be COMPLETELY TRUSTING of this person, and if they are not don’t give up on them, keep trying. It’s a process for us that takes time, a great deal of time depending on the extent of the abuse. My advice to you would be to do a background check on the persons professional education and experience. Don’t be afraid to ask him/her questions before getting deep into counseling. Personally, I found my shelter of hope at Santa Rosa Counseling Center with Dr. Karen Willis & Brian Willis.

By: Valerie Parkhurst

Valerie Parkhurst — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:33:00 +0000

This is a great day for Florida and as long as we stay on course to make this state the most unfriendly State to commit these types of crimes then we should see a reduction and a decreased influx of every offender who moves into the state for no other reason than they like the beaches better. Florida needs a moritorium on offenders freely allowed to come into this state as it is painfully obvious more are coming in than going out. Congrats to all involved.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:43:54 +0000

“Rehabilitation” would be more common in our vocabulary if the reality were more common.
Folks chose to prey on others in the first place and strongly tend to prey on others after release.
If you could reasonably expect predators to repent and “sin no more” most would be thrilled.

David for good thrills

By: My 2¢

My 2¢ — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:20:21 +0000

I agree with “One Response”….Death is the only cure. As far as Senate Majority Leader Chris Smith being concerned about taking away their gain time and being concerned about a “slippery slope” with these people….yeah, stick with that opinion and let me know how it works out for you come election time. The the more slippery that slope is, the better. These people cannot be rehabilitated. They should not get gain time or any other benefit.

By: momof2

momof2 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:20:15 +0000

I’m with you perdido fisherman. Seems people are more worried about the offenders than the victims. I am tired of it.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:39:46 +0000

Good work Mr Evers.

If you legislators do not have the stomach to put these monsters under the knife, then at least put them under the ground.

By: perdido fisherman

perdido fisherman — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:35:22 +0000

Death is the only cure for molesters and those who rape. you cannot fix those people and we the tax payer dont deserve being forced to house and feed these monsters.