Community still deserves to be aware of presence of known child molester

Monday, May 9, 2005

Wednesday’s editorial regarding Leroy Hendricks’ move to Lawrence missed a few points. As most KU students are probably not parents, this is forgivable, but the record should be corrected.

The editorial expressed the belief that Hendricks has served his time and therefor should be left alone. Yet, Hendricks has no right to privacy. He is a convicted felon. He does not have the right to vote. He does not have the right to own a gun. So why should he be awarded the right to privacy?

The editorial did not mention that not only does the state want to move Hendricks to Lawrence, but he will live at an undisclosed address. That’s right, Hendricks could be your next door neighbor. Wouldn’t you like to know his address before you choose which apartment to live in next fall, or invite your little brother or sister to visit?

The state is putting the privacy of a convicted felon above the protection of childern. Living at an undisclosed address may protect Hendricks from harassment, but at what cost? By protecting Hendricks, we sacrifice the safety of innocent children.

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