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What is to be done with Dennis Ferguson?
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Posted by rehctub, Tuesday, 8 July 2008 7:49:25 PM
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rehctub, I share your disgust in the vigilantism that has been expressed today. It is time for the Qld government to stand firm and keep Ferguson where he is.
Sure the locals have some legitimate concerns. But the balance has got to be struck. He’s got to go somewhere. He is supposed to be a free man. He’s getting a lot of support and protection from the state, and the community is getting protection from him. I don’t think that it is reasonable to move him interstate nor to put him somewhere else without telling the local community. Putting him on a remote property hasn’t worked. It is time to stand firm with the current arrangement. http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2297680.htm Posted by Ludwig, Tuesday, 8 July 2008 9:53:30 PM
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rehctub,
I'd have to be caught to go to prison. Considering the fact that there would be thousands of suspects, I'd feel pretty safe. At worst, if caught, I could always hope for a judge of the same calibre that dropped the charges against the beast. As for your 'hillbilly' jibe, do you really think that all people who believe in justice (not necessarily law as it is in this case) are some kind of retards? At least we're not appeasing apologists for an animalistic molester. If the judge 'followed the law', why did he drop such serious charges? Do you have kids? How would you feel if they were interfered with? Posted by Austin Powerless, Wednesday, 9 July 2008 12:44:39 PM
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The important thing for parents to remember is that Dennis Ferguson is just one paedophile - there are goodness knows how many others out there. Parents need to look after their children. This sad excuse for a human being has to be kept somewhere, and as I heard a Police officer say on the news last night that when a criminal has completed their prison sentence they are free to move about as they like.
My concern is that Dennis Ferguson may abuse more children as part of his revenge on society for the way he is being treated. Of all child protection measures in place, I believe 90 per cent of it lies within educating our children. I used to live in a street with a lot of children, and as a single man, I was horrified at the number of children asking me all the time why I wouldn't let them in my house. Posted by Steel Mann, Wednesday, 9 July 2008 3:00:12 PM
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"My concern is that Dennis Ferguson may abuse more children as part of his revenge on society for the way he is being treated."
Steel Man. Rest assured, this man will re-offend irrespective of his opinion of society. Seemingly, those who seek a "fair go" for Ferguson (who also blames the "system" for placing an "innocent" man behind bars) apparently remain unperturbed that, prior to his 14 years incarceration, had five previous convictions for child molestation. It is a waste of time endeavouring to portray Ferguson as an illiterate under-dog. Ferguson is articulate, cunning and manipulative. So whilst some of us lament the fact that vigilantes are escaping prosecution for having interfered with the justice system and criminals who've paid their debt aren't being treated with the utmost respect, the child abusers have grown to plague proportions and are out of control. 2006-2007 saw 309,517 investigations of child abuse in Australia - up from 198,355 in 2002/2003. Agreed, these figures encompass all forms of abuse not just sexual. However, what do our civil rights' movements and our do-gooders suggest? More of the same "justice"? More of the same "deterrents?" More of "Do unto others..........?" In the Ferguson case we are not looking at some miscreant who likes child porn, or gets his jollies flashing. We are dealing with someone who attacks children. Whilst many citizens and Ferguson are having a panic attack over the relatively harmless vigilantes in Australia, Irish citizens recently chained a drug-runner, then tarred and feathered him, with a promise of more to come for any other cretin who endeavours to prey on the vulnerable in Irish society. And no-one's yet blown the whistle! Perhaps the violent Ferguson should thank his lucky stars that he resides in Australia? http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23968372-5017590,00.html http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=462&page=1 Posted by dickie, Wednesday, 9 July 2008 5:08:30 PM
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If the judge 'followed the law', why did he drop such serious charges? Quite simply because he had no choice thanks to the media and thier clan whipping up a storm. This is going over old ground, if you don't get it then I can't help you. Yes I do have kids, both now in thier late teens and what I would consider model children. They have also been under our full supervision, something that seems to be rare these days. The fact of the matter is that this is a man who served his time yet was hounded by the media upon his release. He was in fact due to face fresh charges for similar offences yet, due to the excessive adverse coverage has been set free pending an apeal by the atourney general. You know the ironic part about all of this is that the media and thier supporters are just adding more fuel to the fire and making the original judges decision more credible while at the same time preventing the justice system from taking it cause. Don't you people see that the more media coverage this case gains between now and the appeal, the less chance you have of gaining what you see as a suitable outcome. Are you all that narrow sighted that you can't see that? Posted by rehctub, Wednesday, 9 July 2008 8:19:10 PM
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Firstly have you ever considered the consequenses of your potential actions.
1. You would be in prison for murder
2. Your kids would grow old without you
3. Your kids would have to live thier lives knowing that thier dad was in jaol.
Mate, the list goes on so don't go there.
Secondly, at no time did I say that I agreed with the judge. I simply pointed out the fact that a judge, unlike the hilbilly public objectors, is obliged to make a judgement based on fact. Once any case gains as much adverse publicity as this one a true judge has little option other than to throw the case out.
Keep a close eye on the 'doctor death case' if you will!
As for me stating that he may re-offend, I simply said that thanks the hilbillies he now has every opportunity to re-ofend and may never have to face court again.
Unlike you guys a judge follows the law which states that one is presumed inocent until proven guilty.
Now if you don't get that then I give up!
Ludwig
At his previous residence I beleive he was paying rent to stay there and tried to return to somewhat of a normal life, 12 KM away from the nearest shop, school, town etc.
It is also my understanding that he tried to return only to be hounded by the media and the hilbillies.
So a big thanks to all you hilbillies out there cause now some of my taxes are going towards the 'gand a day' support for this guy. A guy who from all indications was prepared to attempt to resume a peacfull life.
So not withstanding the fact that he now resides near children he's gone from paying rent on a remote property to costing us a grand a day thanks to the hilbilly exicutioners.
Those hilbillies should remeber the old saying. "Best to enguage the brain before puting the mouth into gear"