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Meth Offender Registry Stirs Debate in Tennessee

Anna Schecter reports on ABC News' "The Blotter":

A database listing the names of people convicted of methamphetamine crimes in Tennessee is angering critics who say the money would be better spent on treatment.

Just like a sex-offender database, the Meth Offender Registry Database allows viewers to click on any county in Tennessee and a list with the full names and dates of birth of meth offenders instantly comes up on screen.

Any person convicted of "initiation of methamphetamine manufacture" or "manufacture of methamphetamine" must be registered on the database, according to the Meth-Free Tennessee Act of 2005. The act was backed by Gov. Phil Bredesen (D-TN).

posted by Fergie @ 7/17/2006 02:39:00 PM