history of nicollo machiavelli
...vism rate for SO’s is closer to 14 percent, not the 80 to 90 percent you will hear from politicians out stumping for votes. Other studies have shown that the illumination of sex offenders actually increases the likelihood of re-offences. A ruler, to stay in power, must convince the people that the enemy is ever at the door. Nicollo Machiavelli In recent years much misinformation ranging from half-truths to outright lies have been bantered about regarding sex offenders. Politicians and bureaucrats have been Machiavellian their rhetoric as they strive to gain or retain or increase their powers. They have pointed to the outrageous acts of a very few, very unique individuals in their fire branding. The result has been a steady erosion of U.S. Constitutional and civil rights. In truth, however, studies have shown that the "offenders least likely to re-offend are sex offenders". (Minnesota Study, 1998). Other studies have shown that the recidivism rate for SO’s is closer to 14 percent, not the 80 to 90 percent you will hear from politicians out stumping for votes. Other studies have shown that the illumination of sex offenders actually increases the likelihood of re-offences. A ruler, to stay in power, must convince the people that the enemy is ever at the door. Nicollo Machiavelli In recent years much misinformation ranging from half-truths to outright lies have been bantered about regarding sex offenders. Poli...