Thursday, October 16, 2008

Pumpkin symbol marks sex offenders' homes


ANNAPOLIS - The Scarlet Letter for Maryland sex offenders this Halloween will be a bright orange pumpkin. That is the symbol on a sign they are required to post on their doors with a warning, in capital letters, to trick-or-treaters: "No candy at this residence."
The paper signs began arriving last week in the mailboxes of the roughly 1,200 violent and child-sex offenders across the state with a letter explaining how they are to comport themselves on Oct. 31. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Sirius Satellite Radio