As if attorney--lobbyist and Chair of the Homeless Trust Ron Book hasn't done enough through his hypocritical support of residency restrictions which exceed the state guidelines and as a result, have increased homelessness--forcing many South Florida citizens to live beneath the Julia Tuttle Causeway--now he and his daughter have embarked on a national campaign to promote child-safety zones that would keep sex offenders within 300 feet of parks, day cares and YMCAs, among other facilities.
Interesting concept, considering the law currently restricts those convicted of whatever is considered a sex offense these days from residing near these areas. Those who do, lived within proximity of these areas previous to the passage of the law and were therefore grandfathered.
Which I'm certain the Books didn't bother to expound upon during a 6/2/09 Orlando interview; however, both played the Fear card fairly well.
"Back home in Boca Raton, three children were sexually molested in a bathroom during the day," Lauren Book said. "And their parents said, 'Just go to the bathroom, I'm standing here.' It's not OK."
Ron Book said parents should never take their children for granted."Hug your children. Ask them what they're doing. Pay attention. Pay attention all the time, not just five minutes after this broadcast," he said.
Sounds like public restrooms will soon be off-limits as well.
Here's an idea, just for kicks and giggles. How about parents teaching their kids how to take care of themselves?
Something Ron, you obviously forgot to do.
Meanwhile, back in Broward, Mr. Book's fingers have dabbled in the pretrial release program.
How many dots need connection to determine one man's behind the scenes influence...and for profit?Earlier this year, Public Defender Howard Finkelstein criticized the commission for approving changes to the program because they were sought by lobbyist and frequent campaign contributor Ron Book, who represents bail bondsmen.
''It is definitely keeping the jail population from going over unacceptable limits,'' Finkelstein said. ``This has never been about whether the program has been successful. It has only been about Broward county commissioners who wanted campaign contributions from Ron Book.''
Perhaps a law should be drafted to limit the number of clients a lobbyist can represent?
Or better yet.
Those restricted from use of a public facility--a library, a community center, a park or athletic field--no longer pay taxes to support the creation or maintenance of such.
Mr. Book's Principals
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8 comments:
I have to ask as I am not a lawyer
But....
Can we as RSO's sue Ron Book himself. There has to be "something" that he is violating while trying to ostracize RSO's. Let's not forget, there are a lot of us who have families that his bullshit will effect too.
Will a lawyer please answer my question? Post it here or give us all a link to the answer.
Ron and his daughter must not have read the statement by Patty Wetterling or Nancy Sabin, or the information from Stop It Now. Ron now seems to understand that residency restrictions don't work as evidenced by his pushing for "safety zones" OK then MR. BOOK since residency restrictions don't work (we havve been telling you that for years!) lets get rid of them. Why hold onto something that causes more harm than good. Lets just say, well, we tried, it did not work,so lets get rid of it and move on to something that makes more sense.
I continue to challenge you Mr. Book to a public debate on this. Fact to Fact, Face to Face.
Magister,
If Book lets this go, he has to deal with the guilt he carries as a parent--not so much because he unsuspectingly placed his daughter in the care of a nanny who molested her, but because he as a father did not educate his daughter in how best to protect herself or to get help in protecting herself.
Honestly, after what happened to Adam Walsh, what excuse could he possibly offer to explain his negligence?
Book's attempts to control this situation through his bully pulpit to "protect all other children" is the way he rationalizes and deals with his guilt and his grief, much the same way Mark Lunsford and John Walsh do.
As a parent myself, I understand such on one level, but I also understand how the parents of Clovis Claxton must have felt when their son killed himself over public notification laws...he didn't live long enough to feel the full ramifications of residency restrictions...I also certain either Book hasn't stood still long enough to put his feet into the Claxton family--or your--family's shoes.
The only empathy he carries is the debt he must feel he forever owes his daughter.
I hope the family has been in therapy.
Read more about Clovis here.
Book,
I know a few legal eagles read the Frog, so hopefully, you will receive an answer.
I've always though a simple cease and desist order could suffice, but that idea has never gone anywhere....
Thanks Sunny as always. If they do get in touch with you personally, you can always FWD to me. I know you have my email address.
A cease and desist may not work, but I have a few idea's that could really surprise Mr. Ron Book and I actually think they might work!
Will do.
I still think that Mr. Book needs to be investigated for his lobbying AND the fact that he runs a NON-Profit.. I wonder if he values his tax-free status as much as he values his book deals?
If you take the time to investigate some of the people that Mr. Book lobbies for, you will quickly see the conflicts of interest/lack of follow through.
Turnberry Associates is a Property Management Company.
Maefield Development Corp is a Real Estate company for Retail, Office, and Residential. They do business with Arquitectonica (who has built a significant portion of downtown Miami, as well as in Ft. Lauderdale and Biscayne Landing.
The Florida Apartment Association. Nuff said.
Charlie Ladd. He's the contact for Broward Barron Inc. Who is owned by George Rahael. Who owns/founded Amera Corp which does real estate acquisitioins and development.
Starting to get the picture?
The GEO Group specializes in Private Detention. From as small as your home, to Mental Institutions to Jails.
Bail Agents Independent League of Florida. Couple that with the above and below...
Broward County Clerk of Courts. Uh oh... that doesn't look good...
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. Now go look at all of the cities and villages he lobby's for...
And some miscellaneous ones that add up...
Healthcare:
Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA
Vitas Healthcare Corporation
Spectrum Programs & Miami Behavioral Health Center
South Broward Hospital District
Public Health Trust-Jackson Memorial Hospital
New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, Inc
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Project/Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Health Choice Network
Florida Heart Research Institute
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc
Florida Association of Forensic Professionals
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Inc
And now companies with a conflicting interest:
Altria Client Services Inc. and its Affiliates (they own a tabacco company)
Florida Power & Light (has THE LOWEST tax rate of any business in the NATION![1.3%])
Or how about these:
Merrill-Stevens, they build boats.
The Lawrence Group, they use containers to build houses.
Interior Design Associations Foundation
Neptune Wholsale, Inc distributes Fireworks
Republic Services Inc is a waste management company
White Rock Quarries produces DOT-certified aggregates
Grant Street Group created a Tax Program
Gold Giant Internet, LLC uses that program
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc
Ashbritt is an Environmental Services Company
Now take a look at all of this, and then take a look at his Homeless Trust. Do you see services he has at his disposal that he's purposely, and maliciously not using?
I have a lot more to uncover on this guy.
Also, don't forget to read up on his past in this article:
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1995-11-09/news/crime-politics/
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