Sheriff's deputies in Escambia County Florida are discussing sending letters to wives.
They aren't "Dear John" letters. They're "You're husband is a john" letters.
(ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla.) -- Escambia county sheriff's deputies say prostitution in this area is out of control, so they're discussing a new strategy and it's getting mixed reviews from the public. Very soon, wives could receive letters from the department letting them know when their husbands are arrested for soliciting prostitutes.
"I don't think it's people's right to do that I really don't," said Trishanne LaFreniere, a woman who opposes the letter.
"She has the right to know," said Laurie Thuma, who likes the idea of alerting wives. "This impacts her on many levels, including her health."
Even the men in Escambia County can't seem to agree whether or not the letter is a good idea.
"This letter's making you guilty before you get your day in court," emphasized Jeff Hughes. "You need therapy. You need help. You don't need to be landblasted by your wife."
...Lt. Pat Spears says the department is still working out all of the legal issues involved, but she says their motive is to protect the women who could become innocent victims. "We're not trying to break up homes or tear up marriages," explained Lt. Spears. "What we're trying to do is a safety issue; warning women what this guy could be taking home."
Spears says some of the prostitutes in this area are HIV positive, yet they still work the streets.
I support the idea of the letters.
It's a public health matter.
It's bad enough that these women have cheating husbands. It's unconscionable to allow them to possibly be exposed to HIV/AIDS and STDs.
I think the wives should be informed.
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