I started to read an article when i logged into my AOL account. Apparently in a small in Delaware has protested that a convicted child murder be allowed to live in their community. The man in question was convicted in the 70's and was just released form prison. They had a town hall meeting where they unanimously voted to ask the government to force him out.
I think this is a big example of public discourse in action. The town made a decision, and though the murder had every right to live there, they are trying to force him out. The murder even agreed to wear a location anklet but the people simply did not feel safe with him in their community.
I have to say that I have strong mixed feelings about this one. I can fully understand why a small town, not used to the idea of murder, wouldn't want him roaming free. On the other hand though he does still have human rights now that he has done his time. He has the right to prove that he has changed. On the other hand can prison truly change someone?
http://news.aol.com/article/town-against-child-killer/386054
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