Steve Butler and Eric Roos Ms. Johnson Advanced English 10 14 January 2000 Megan’s Law When people think of their neighbors, do they think of violent sex crime offenders? Many people have to deal with this every day of life. There are now laws that inform people of a community when a sex crime offender moves into their town. These laws are said to keep violent sex crime offenders from striking again, but do these laws really …showed first 75 words of 2366 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2366 total…to increase punishment after the crime that they committed ( Jerome 2 )." Megan’s Law is one of the most controversial topics among lawyers today. Whether you are a supporter or a critic of Megan’s Law, every person is entitled to their own opinion over the issue. I know that if I had children I would sure like to know if there was a convicted Sex crime offender or a Child molester living in my community.