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I would like to begin by saying that I am truly sorry to all those who I have hurt. I have come to realize the pain I have caused is immeasurable and for many there is no price I can pay that will ever be considered true justice. Over my time on our country’s sex offender registry I have also come to learn many people feel sex crimes are either as bad as or worse than murder. For instance Tennessee, the state I was convicted in as well as the state of Florida have passed laws making some sex crimes punishable by death. Alabama recently had a similar bill passed in the house that has moved forward to their state senate. These states have passed those laws even though the Supreme Court has already ruled that the death penalty for crimes that do not result in death is a violation of the 8th amendment and unconstitutional. Coker v. Georgia and Kennedy v. Louisiana.
Because I sometimes fear for my life and for selfish reasons I have frequently pondered the thought of suicide. I also wonder if it help those I hurt and provide them the justice they deserve? I know it would bring an end to me being judged by society and dealing with the sentences people feel they should be able to impose upon me.
The constant thoughts have become more and more difficult to deal with and I hope this website will help me to deal with the consequences of my actions in a healthy way. Even if it doesn’t maybe I can help others and possibly bring an end to the national sex offender registry.