Would you knowingly date a sex offender?

[plennis]

NO.

[poochee]

No, I would not knowingly date a sex offender. One of my neighbor's relatives was coming onto me real strong one night. He was overly aggressive. He even tried to smack me on my butt when I was coming out of the bathroom. I found out a few days later that he is a registered sex offender. He obviously didn't learn his lesson or try to change after the first time.

[stretch1967]

No I wouldn't. There is a lot of guys and gals that may not actually be sex offenders. I think the judges call a lot of things as being a sex offender these days

[Storm61115]

my fiance was dating someone who pleaded guilty to doing something to some young thing but he didnt believe she did it but he has dated a married woman so i guess he doesnt care.

[Getinonthis]

I believe that before anyone starts to perform judgment on sex offenders they should first research the meaning, learn of the different levels of violations, in each states. A sex offender doesn't have to be a predator to be classified as one, in fact many of us have sent or received obscene SMS or text messages, or maybe in an emergency urinated in a corner umm. Didn't know that was also a sexual offense did you?
Please remember judgement on any level can be deadly especially when it's done ignorantly. I'm not saying embrace it and possibly put yourself or family at risk, I'm saying get informed before you further destroy another human being.

[Tresbn00]

I guess that I would have to be open minded and find out what the offense was. It could be as innocent as peeing in an alley when there isn't a bathroom for miles. It could be someone who had pictures sent to them that they did not ask for and had no idea they were en route. A person in our neighborhood, who had had an argument with his neighbors, got drunk one night and couldn't get to the bathroom quick enough so he peed in the bushes next to his house. The neighbors called the police and he was labeled as a sex offender. A manager that I knew was working on a holiday when no one else was supposed to be around. Some drunken clients called, faxed him some pictures without his knowledge, a female co-worker noticed them and he was labeled a sex offender. Neither case seems very fair to me and have stigmatized these people for the rest of their lives.

[natashaspy]

i guess it's a personal choice for each person, but i myself wouldn't ...even though people say they can change, i've learned not to believe it.

[sherryinutah]

I have dated someone who was on a sex offender register.  He was falsely accused of molesting a child and he spent a year in jail because he had a difficult time communicating the truth due to a disability.  He experienced all the abuse from other inmates because he had a reputation for being a child molester.

Eventually the truth came out and he was set free.  I'm learning not to assume or judge people without seeing the larger picture.

 

 

[mrisha]

I would never knowingly date a sex offender-that is like getting involved with the devil.  I praise and honor the Lord too much to get involved with such an animal.

[6265AT99]

I know everyone "deserves a second chance" but when it comes to "sex offenders" my answer is no way - they should be locked up and remain there permanently!!!!

[Lindaroof]

I don't think I could. There would be trust issues so what would be the point? 

[freedavis]

No way ever.  No need to deal with trouble.

[JaniceSW]

I would need to know the level of violation, what the circumstances were, and how long it has been since it occurred.  I would have to be confident of my own research and see that there has been rehabilitation and education.  If they are a felon, that presents a whole new set of problems regarding getting employment, where they can live, and you need to be prepared to support this individual and take all the problems that may be incurred...including public opinion.  You have to consider your family, including children, and that you are a role model to those children.  So many extenuating circumstances, but for the most part, NO...I don't think this person would be on my list of possible partners because there are too many others without such baggage.  And it could be very BIG baggage!!!!

[cathy37]

Absolutely not.  I think a sex offender is a vile person.  There is too much available sex out there, you do not have to force yourself on someone.

[Seenobita]

No Never ever, I dnt know why would someone ever do that