Kansas City Metro Debates Creeper Halloween Signage After SCOTUS Ruling

Again . . .

The reality here is that "strangers with candy" is very scary to parents and that's understandable.

However . . .

Stats show that family & close friends present the greatest risk to youngsters. 

Meanwhile . . .

Here's a look at the conversation and a worthwhile fact check from a prominent local attorney about what the ruling means in a practical sense . . .

The law had been in place since 2008, but the judge called it unconstitutional, explaining it violated First and 14th Amendment rights.

Under the same law, registered sex offenders cannot interact with children nor can they have their lights on during Halloween. Those rules still apply.

One Independence mom, Stephanie Newby, called the ruling "stupid."

Arthur Benson is a civil rights attorney. He said he's surprised a ruling like this hasn't come down sooner.

"They cannot order you to say what the government wants said," Benson said. "It can’t require you to publish something that the government wants published, that’s a violation of your rights."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Independence mother voices concern after Missouri judge lifts 'no candy' signage rule for sex offenders

A federal judge in Missouri recently blocked a law requiring registered sex offenders to put up a "no candy" sign on their front doors during Halloween.