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I think it’s a great law to inform public about sex offenders whose is leaving next to your door or in the same area. California's Megan's Law informs the public with clear information on the location of sex offenders so that members of the local communities may protect themselves and their children.

2 ) Might it be effective? Why or why not?

Not all offenders get cured completely after their treatment, after a while they might start again to sexually abuse children, so Megan’s law is an effective law because if state doesn’t inform public about these offenders parents wont be aware of them and be more careful to their children.

3 ) How would it impact offenders? When does the public’s right to know supersede an individual’s right

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