On July 27, 1994, 7-year-old Megan Kanka was coaxed into a known pedophile's house with the promise of seeing a new puppy. He then raped and killed her. As a direct result, Megan’s Law was signed into law on Oct. 31, 1994. There has been much controversy and many court challenges to this law due to questions about its constitutionality. Some praised the law, yet civil rights activists claimed it was enacted in a wave of public outrage and that it labels people who pose little danger to society as dangerous. Those who oppose the law say there is negligible evidence it has done any good. Even so the law has been enacted by all 50 states and the federal government. Your initial post should include... In your first post, give an overview of the Megan's law and any follow-up legislation. Next state your stance on any Pros/Cons to this law. Do you agree or disagree with this type of legislation? Why or why not. In your opinion, do laws like this present any constitutional issues? Why or why not? Follow up posts As you review the posts submitted by your peers, look for logical fallacies that undermine their arguments. Provide constructive feedback regarding their argument, and back up your claims with evidence or facts (remember to mention where you obtained the evidence/data for your claims). Some important rules to follow: 1. Try to connect the current discussion to topics from other lessons. 2. Rather than simply reacting to the readings and the responses of your classmates, think about the arguments being made. Really consider the effectiveness of these arguments. “I agree” responses are not useful to the discussion and will not receive credit. 3. You can disagree with a person’s opinions, but you may not attack other people. If you do disagree with the ideas of others, do so in a constructive manner. 4. Instead of asking closed-ended questions looking for a “yes” or “no” or the “right” answer, ask open-ended questions (such as, “Have you thought about . . . ?”)