Really?? You have to ask that? That's the most ridiculous idea I've ever heard! What has happened to personal responsibility in this country? If you do the crime, you need to be prepared to pay the consequences! I hate that I have a DWI on my criminal record that will never go away, but I have to accept that I made that decision, knowing it was wrong. We all make mistakes. We're human, not perfect. But that doesn't excuse bad behavior. A criminal history is an ongoing reminder of our wrongs that will hopefully keep us from repeating our mistakes. It's time to buck up and do the next right thing.
Provisionally, maybe. If someone has paid his debt to society, but is so well known as to prevent employers from giving him a job, it may be that will be the only way he can get a job. However, I would want the impossible here- do not grant new identities to anyone who may commit a crime again after release. I can see a logistical nightmare- What if we give John Doe a new identity as Mark Smith, and he commits a crime again? Is he going to another identity? I can see where a person commits similar crimes under ten or more names.
But if he can be deemed "safe" for society again, but can't get a job because of his name being so well known to the crime, then yes, I would urge officials to take a look at new identities.
OR- require prison officials to keep track of who is due to be released, and begin to train them in some job they will definitely find for the prisoner upon release.
It depends on the crime that was committed. These days it is so hard for people to find work. I think criminals should be given a change to start over and do the right thing without being tormented by skeletons in their closet. However, If the crime was very serious, such as harming a child, then I believe the criminal should not be given a new identity.
Heck no!!!! People have the right to know what they did. If these criminals were given new identities...then how would you know if your neighbor was a sex offender???? You wouldn't. If they didn't want people to know about their criminal past then I guess they should have obeyed the law!
Uhhh yes.yes.yes!!! Please do. Then they can restart the murdering, kidnappings & rape's of our women.{children} and elders. Oh my god... If I might ask? "yes"!!! ~~> I think I must ask. What in the (sam_h e 2 sticks)~~> kind of question is this??? Oh! By the way, (-my- answer is "no")! & just so there is no mistake as to (my answer)...once again. I say no. Signed "miss_confused" g-day world
No. People need to be aware of their history. It is rare that people actually have a complete turn around. And in order to keep others safe, this needs to remain the same
No Of course not. Criminals cannot leave his/her past behind no more than anyone else can leave his/her past behind. The punishment for wrong doing doesn't stop with paying the debt to society. Our past whether good or bad follows us and from it we cannot escape. This should make one think twice before comitting a crime. It can not be erased. But there is one thing a criminal can do for a better life. That is to surrender his/her life to Jesus Christ who forgives all sin and does not remember them against you any more. And he has promised to supply your every need. He will make a way for you to get along even though you have had to pay for your crime. He will make you into a new person with the old name and you can have a good life.
Are you kidding? Why would a convicted criminal require a new identity? So they can start fresh from both the societal and criminal standpoint? In this world of liberalism, let's give everybody a break, the only ones that get screwed are the individuals who consistently work to support themselves and their families, pay taxes, obey the laws.
The mere suggestion that criminals be given a new identity is nauseating.
NO! They can't get away from the past; that would be dangerous for the general public and law enforcements if other people don't realize the bad track record these criminals (may) have. If a police officer pulled a man & didn't realize he was a deadly killer that could be fatal for the cop.
Also, your actions just have consequences; you have to live with your bad decisions.
No, I want to know if a person is a thief or if he is a kidnapper, before I hire them. I do believe in giving them a second chance but not a new identity.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!even if they did serve their time in jail does NOT mean they they still arent capable of doing wha they did before!They should not!we should no exactly who we are talking to with no lies or anything like that
No. It is not fair to the rest of society. For example, what if a criminal was incarcerated for raping a small child. Should he be able to leave, get a new identity, and live next door to a small child without the child's parents knowing who the criminal is? I'm not saying that the criminals should be locked out of society, but the parents should now not to let their child stray far from the house unsupervised and alone, or be allowed to move away.
No. They should be forever be reminded of the bad things that they did. This will help ward off people from committing illegal acts, because if new identities were given to people after they got our of prison there would be one less punishment. Also people should know whether or not they are hiring a criminal, having a sex offender move in down the street, or anything like that.
Depending on the crime. If it was something small like theft or vandalism.. Sure why not. But for murder, sexual abuse and other serious crimes I believe they deserve to live in there own shoes. They made their bed now they got to lye in it. Citizens deserve to know who is dangerous and who is not.
No. If you do that, then that person would be able to do any job they wanted to do. What if this criminal robbed a bank. Then after let out of prison and have gotten a new identity, then they could get a job as a banker, then rob the bank more easily.
I think they shouldn't because if you think about it not every one is going to be nice and good when they get out of prison so if you were to give them new identities they police wouldn't be able to recognise the person if they ever get in trouble again.
I personally think they shouldn't , because they made their own mistakes they should learn to live with it . I want some rice . Will you be nice enough to bring me some ? I'm in health class really bored learning about diseases such as Alcoholism . Oh yeah my name is Jennifer Montez .((((((:
No I don't think that is fair for anyone. Would you like living by a felon and not knowing any information because he/she doesn't use their original name anymore? I would feel insecure and uneasy.
They need to be tag in order for officials to identify them as soon as possible if any incident is connected to them. Criminal's history will tell a lot about the criminal.
No I donot think it is a better idea. But it depends upon the crime they committed. What ever may be the crime but if they realize their fault, I think no need to do it.
Depends on the crime put it this way I would not want my kids /teenagers having relationships with people like john venables I think we have a right to know
No way! Some dude I see on the news saying this man is wanted his name is Charles LEE Ray ( I know it is from Chuckey :) ) is wanted for multiple crimes. Then some guy who looks like the picture knocks on my door and his legal name is Rodger Penguin! It is like giving bomb throwers their own Country so they can kill each other. WHAT IDIOT THOUGHT OF THAT IDEA!
No..what if they are a sex offender or something..then we wouldnt be able to track them..but it wouldnt matter if they had a new name or identity because if they commit a crime they are going to be charged under their birth name and the new identity will just be an alias.
I think they should give them new identities because in the end if this person gos crazy and tries to kill you I don't think your really going to care if his name is bob or jo if he or she is a world renowned criminal I'm sure your going to remember the face.
No. If we are not responsible for our actions what reason would their be to not become criminal except the initial punishment such as jail time? It is more then just the jail time that will deter people from committing crimes. Knowing that your crime follows you on record is also a deterrent, is it not?
Um no because they should be ashamed for their crimes and when they are released they should still be aware that though they served their time, they can't give back what they stole or the life of who they killed..... So maybe keeping their real name will help people like me and my children away from him and it will probably make them regret their crime.
If the criminals have served their time--paid their debt to society--they should be free to do anything any other citizen can do. If that includes changing their identity they should be granted the same right. Either, we are a country based on our Constitution and laws or we are fooling ourselves.
No,criminals should be given the proper respect most citizens receive. I think a new identity gives the ex-offender "too much". We all have a past consisting of undesirable events yet no option exist to be given a new identity,or is there? Let's allow the things in the past, given the time served be "enough" punishment for the crime.Yet, if this is not given respect;Do it.
It depends on what crime they committed if it affects other public members or if they are a danger to children or violent to others then we should all be able to find out who they are and what they are capable of! And if they are that bad then they don't have the right to a new identity , WE should get the right to find out if we are safe or not and who may be living by our families.
No, why should they be able to blend into society as if they have no past. Everyone has a past and everyone needs to own up to his or her past and make a better future. I can't arbitrarily change my social security number, so why should they be able to change their identity. No way!
Well, if they are that notorious that their names will be remembered, then it probably means they did something bad, in which case, I don't think so. But then again, I am terrible at remembering peoples names, so to me they can keep the name they have. Actually the answer is NO WAY.
Absolutely not! Just because they have served their time, is no guarantee that they will not commit another crime. The public has a right to know who they are doing business with and/or socializing with. If a person is truly reformed, that behavior will shine through to everything he/she does. Let that be the new Identity that they assume...*p
Depends on how long they were imprisoned for and what the crime is. Say if the crime was 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree murder or manslaughter and if it is more than a decade, then yes because their old identity may cause them to repeat those crimes. With a new identity it gives the impression that they have turned over a new leaf, they are not the same person anymore, they're starting fresh. This would also be helpful in the case that it was a repeated crime. So that they are not tempted to fall into the old habit, they shed their old selves. Perhaps with a new beginning, they may be less likely to resort to their old ways.
IF they have done the time and IF they are considered to be rehabilitated and if it would ne impossible for them to re-integrate into society, then yes I can see the logic behind a new identity. There is a huge amount of caveats, but in some cases it may be appropriate!
I think that it is important that we know whom we r among in our community so a person changing their identity because of a crime that they may have committed should not happen. We r human and it is our nature 2 make mistakes. Our history is not our destiny...
This is a hard question really. Yes they should as if they are not they will get people going out to purposely kill them while No they should not as it is their choice they committed the crime and if they get murdered for what they did I would say it is their fault altogether.
Absolutely,positively not!!! The key word here is "criminal"! Can you imagine how bad it would be if all of the "criminals" with Violent or Sexual Assault cases were given knew names? A person would not be able to check up on them before Hiring, Daycare,etc..and why should they get a knew name? Our Justice System already lets Violent criminals out to soon or let them plea bargain down to a non-violent charge, it sickens me! Where did this question come from anyway?
I believe if you were found innocent. Like the Innocence project, which finds people were through DNA, which to me is irrefutable, you might want a new identity, but mostly they need to be some how compensated for the time, although it is only money and most have lost most of their lives and that can never be paid for, but generally I don't think that criminals should receive new identities as part of their release.
Absolutely not!! They have proven that the majority will re-offend. They need to be able to check on these people throughout their lives. Most child sex offenders have re offended. You pay a price when you commit a crime and part of that price is living with the fact that you were a felon. It is sad that some people do change and have a hard time fitting in and getting a job, however I have seen many of them prove to employers that they have changed and I have seen them successfully climb the ladder. I do think more people and employers need to give them a chance to prove they have changed. It is sad that they have a hard time fitting in.
No. If they have truly changed society needs to know. They should also be given a second change. It seems like if your really trying to change no one is willing to give you a chance.
Also the people that do not care if they get a second chance or not are out on the streets and the police are doing nothing to try and catch them and they are still going the same thing over and over again.
My son would love to have a second chance. He is trying to transfer from TN to VA because there are no jobs in the state of TN. I wish our government would take a look at this issue
That would depend on the psychology of the criminal. There are definitely cases where released criminals go back to their criminal ways, and there are others who don't... That is a hard question because for the good ones, a new identity would be beneficial for getting a life back together, but for a real criminal at heart, other people would never know that he or she is a criminal, and that seems kind of scary.
I do not think that it is a wise move. Many criminals do the same, if not worse things when they are out. Not all of them can be reformed. It is safer for society as a whole for these criminals to be identifiable and monitored at all times. So doing, a vicious cycle of violence can be ended.
If a sentence is held to its extent and the previously convicted individual is released, the State or Fed is convinced that the individual is safe and responsible enough to maintain positive or reasonable behavior in one's society. New names may be acceptable but an identity is who one is and can not be falsified. Who you are, after spending time behind bars, is difficult as it is,begin given a new personality, name, attitude, and way of life is clearly ridiculous. However, the idea to use an alias may serve as protection to many offenders, however registered sex offenders are still required to remain so. Since most applications (housing, work, military) require background checks or arrest history, it shouldnt be a problem. As mother however, I'd still like to know if the guy who killed 2 kids is my neighbor though.
Yes but at the same time no. It may be needed so that the prisoner does not get grief from a victims family or friends or have an unfair unsocial life. It may not be needed to give them a new identity by making them feel outcast for doing wrong
Depends on there crime. I know people that had a problem with drugs and got busted and put in prison. Now that they did there time and got help with there addiction. They have problems with getting jobs and housing.and sometimes they feel like selling drugs is the only way to make money now that they have a criminal history. So I think we need to have more help or let ones like that change there name sometimes.
Yes. However, those who live close to them should be informed of their past to prevent them living the life they please or commiting further crimes. A new identity stops vigilante justice but it is unfair to let them live a completely free life just because they have served their sentence
It depends on what type of crime the person has been committed, is the person fit to even be in society, did they really do the crime, (some people are accused of crimes and sat in jail for many years, just to find out that they didn't do it) and how long ago did the offense occured
It really depends on the nature of their crime. If the felon is totally rehabilitated and the crime isn't a sex crime or homicide then something should be done so the subject can get a job easier, vote, just enter back into the population easier because if its just hardship after hardship for the him or her whats the motivation to living a normal life, especially if the crime was when the subject was young or it was just poor judgement. Of course all of these actions would have to be earned, not just handed out...it should be worked into their rehabilitation.
No, because if they got new identities, how would we know who they are? Their slate would be cleared so the new them would have no criminal record and yet they could've been a sex offender! Would you want to hire this "clean" babysitter? I think not. So giving new identites to criminals - BAD IDEA.
Hell no! Cause if they get looked up nobody will really know who that person is.
Example: If that guy rapes and kills a girl, and they look for a suspect. He won't be picked nor suspected cause his identity won't say that he is a rapist.
I don't think so, unless they are ready to turn their life around, and they don't do the crime again, yes. But if they are only changing their name, then committing a crime again, thats wrong
Yes, but it depends on the crime and many other variables, but for those who have truly changed, I believe they should have the right to start new life.
No way. Whatever the person did to go to jail deserves to live with that on there name/identity for the rest of there life regardless of how sorry they are. Live and learn, but don't forget.
Yes because it prevents these ex cons from further torture and hindrance to find a job and is reason why they are repeat offenders because of how they are not given second chances
No because it will temp them to go out and repeat other crime. How will the police be able to run name of suspect who may fit the profile of a crime committed in the area. If you do the crime you should live with the punishment.
Yes because it could cause fights between the criminal and the Society as they could walk into a bar and the barman kicks them out because they once robbed one of the nearby houses and the barman wont let it go.
I think it would definitely depend on the criminal history. I do not agree that any persons who have committed any sex offenses, homicides or any crimes involving violence should be considered.In addition no one involved in identity theft either.
I think they should be given a new identity, because there is a greater chance of them wanting to start a new life with no criminal record and without people judging them.
No becouse people have to know who they are and also this prisoners have to learn to leave with their mistakes that they have done before they went to prison
No. Wouldn't that mean that they had a better chance at getting the job they wanted? If they were imprisoned, then its their fault if they can't get the job they want because of that.
No, yes, maybe. They are the people that did something wrong and would you like to live next to an ex-serial killer. But everybody should get a second chance and if they did it to somebody that person could try and get revenge. So either way.
I think that it is a good but bad idea too. What if the criminal wants to start his life all over again as if nothing happened? But what if they do get a new identity and decides to strike again.
There's no need .By giving them a new identity we are not going to make them forget who they are. The important point is to help them live their life in a new way by helping them them start afresh.
No, I think people need to learn to be better citizens and repair their damaged reputations. To give them a new identity would only allow them to commit crime without warming that they have done so before.
No! This is equivalent to a free pass and negates the deterrent of tarnishing one's name. A lot of people don't mind tarnishing their name, but we certainly shouldn't remove one more onus of accountability by allowing them to change their identity.
Yes, I think that they should. All the media attention given to criminals when they are released back into society means that they can't go anywhere or apply to a good job. Obviously, they need to keep their police record, but I recommend changing the name.
For what? New id wont make a difference....on less a leaped wants to change there spots. Its up to them if they want to change....regardless to paying the de pts to god not society.
Possibly. If they ask for one. For instance...say that person is a gangster who snitched on or betrayed his own gang and now they are out to kill him or something... Then he could be able to change his identity... Maybe
No.. For what so they can commit another crime with another name?.. They should just live with who they are, they committed the crime so they have to pay the price.
Nope. That is ridiculous.Some criminals might have changed and people will still treat them as criminals if they are given separate identities even after they payed for the crime they did.
Actually, yes they should be given identity.... It doesn't mean you committed a crime you are neglected in the society,,..every person has its own reason if we are going to based it psychologically. Every person has the right to change and be accepted and forgiven..
Depending on the crime they should... If they have been in for a short time and for small crimes then no but for bigger crimes and longer term offenders then yes they should... They have paid their debt and deserve a second chance
This is to give a chance to an individual to get with his or her life and built a new clean path in the society, this can be done when the system, the legislator is keen to democracy.
Yes, Jails were made so as to check crime in society, a criminal is merely the same human being who knowingly or unknowingly did that crime. So when a criminal is released he has right to live again provided Jail period has led internal transformation inside him.
No because people should know who they are and that they are a criminal They should be aware of them because they might have gone to jail for something really bad and people then think a normal human being
ABSOLUTELY NOT!if they commit another crime authorities will get to know about his history and the techniques used in his previous crimes as comparison.
Umm; I say no because even if they say they changed they haven't, because even with a new name and Identity they usaully may end up back in jail....But you never know.
NO FRIKEN WAY if they have done something bad they should suffer the consequences and if that means getting their house bombarded with eggs then that is what they shall get its their fault!!!!!
No most definatly not, you do the crime you do the time for however long that may be, a new identity for criminals is just shocking its letting them away with it for the next time!
If the circumstances warrant it. They might have given evidence against other criminals or a criminal organisation that would want them dead. There might be other circumstances as well.
*if they keep old identities, they will be hunted down by those they hurt or prejudiced by police. Maybe they should get identities only, let's say, 3 months of good behaviour.
No, because then if they continue their bad habits the police won't be able to find them, ans sometimes the name they pick can be someone elses identity.
I don't think so they shouldnt be given new identities because if they are,they might use the opportunity to commit more crimes for those that aint repentant.
But the old name,people will still now them and they will also becareful not to commit more crimes.
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