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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
How is this substantially different from having a criminal record otherwise which is also -- barring a pardon -- effectively for life? Is it because the sex offender register is publicly viewable and could thereby have a much greater impact on a person, whereas a criminal record check requires permission and isn't an open, public register?
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that, and the stigma.
Who would you be more likely to date, rent to, or hire? The guy with a criminal record for a non violent crime, or the guy who is a registered sex offender?