Posted by tsy86h (anonymous) on December 13, 2007 at 3:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree, sex offenders are released way to early. Their freedoms are protected, yet it takes away from our freedom. It makes women and children and sometimes men have to live in fear because we don't know if these sick bastards are watching us or our children. It seems like sex offenders are not often rehabilitated and are often repeat offenders. I say lock them up and thow away the key! It seems like they get shorter sentences than some non violent crimes. He will be released on Dec 26th, what a nice Christmas gift to society.

Posted by lonit (anonymous) on December 13, 2007 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Obviously the people posting these trashy comments about Mr. George do not know him, nor have they ever met him personally. Peter is not dangerous, he is not sick,he is not a predator and he has never touched a child in his life.
Does anyone know the woman that accused him of drugging her?
I do. She is a crack whore and her children have been busted for more drug use that anyone I know. She is no victim. Her own son killed someone while he was under the influence of meth. Before people jump on the perverbial band wagon of fear,they should stop to consider all the facts. The state of minnesota threw out all the evidence that proved his innocence. This man did 8 years in prison. He deserves a second chance like everyone else. The state follows their protocol and treats these men all the same. As a community, we should look at a case by case basis. Those of you that know him, like his neighbors and family, will all agree, Peter is a good man and has helped more people in need then most I know. Judge thee lest thee be judged.

Posted by tsy86h (anonymous) on December 13, 2007 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it not true that one of the victims was 15 years old as it is reported in this story?

Posted by interested (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Peter was not charged with the 15 year old. I have known Peter for 37 years, and have never once known him to be a violent man. I can't believe that anybody that has ever actually met Peter could say such hateful things about him. I know for a fact that this whole thing is nothing more than an unfortunate incident, and Peter is definately NOT all to blame here. Last I checked, we live in what is supposed to be a Democratic society, where when a person serves his or her time for a crime, that that person be given the same rights as you and I, once they have finished their sentence. Otherwise, we are living like those who lived during the Salem Witch Trials. Peter's done his time and doesn't deserve to be burned at the stake, like I'm sure some of the other commenters here (that most likely have never even met Peter, and just believe everything they hear) would like to see happen. Shame on you all for judging him that way!!! Sincerely, Interested.

Posted by FFguy (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't think it is us who are judging him. He had his day in court and was judged according to that. Also, who are we talking about, Peter Allen, Peter Allan and Peter Allan Slayton, or Peter George. That in itself makes one wonder.

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 11:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Heed the warnings, and keep yourselves and your loved ones safe. The man has apparently served his time. He did however commit the crimes, using a tranqualizer is predatorial. May he be changed man, and MAY NOBODY have to find out differently the hard way. If he is yours to love, then do so, but don't expect others in society to enbrace and enable him. With the tranqualizer in play, none of the acts with anyone of any age (or ability to consent) can be considered consentual. Thank God the system is required to give the community notice.

Posted by putkidsfirst (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Many friends of the man who molested me as a child could not believe that he was a child molester. People expect criminals to look or act a certain way. Predators do not put their devious tendencies out on display. Thats how they get away with what they do. Do you truly believe that you know what happens in your friends bedroom?
I would have a hard time believing that a man is innocent when he is clearly labeled as a Level 3 sex offender by the courts.

Here's the definition of a Level-3 Sex Offender:

These offenders pose a potential high risk to the community and are a threat to re-offend if provided the opportunity. Most have prior sex crime convictions as well as other criminal convictions. Their lifestyles and choices place them in this classification. Some have predatory characteristics and may seek out victims. They may have refused or failed to complete approved treatment programs.

I see nothing hateful in anyones statements. They are just cautious people. This is not Salem either. This man had his day in court. This notification serves to protect our children. Oh, and just for the record anyone can be a victim, a drug addict, a "crack whore". Those people and their children are probably among the most vulnerable.
As for me I would prefer that this man stayed far away from my children.

Posted by bigsly (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

putkidsfirst is right!
Our judicial system is broken. How do you compensate the victim(s) in this case, or any case like this?
Peter may have been a nice man, maybe he has a chance to be a nice man again, but if his tendencies are to commit these acts again, why isn't he still being held?
If Peter is a lunatic, and commits this type of crime again, making one of OUR children his next victim, how do we look in the eyes of our child and explain to them that the "system" is here to protect us?
I don't know this guy, and with no apologies, I have no intention to get to know him. He is what he is.
Pray that we all survive such criminals being released into the mainstream to have the freedoms that the rest of us have.

Posted by tsy86h (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 2:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When talking about giving second chances, I can not help but think of sex offenders that are released, reoffend, but this time kill their victims. I guess they get a second chance, but their victims do not. Rape is a very violent crime that should be punished with harsher sentences. Victims of rape are left with their lives torn apart. Some are never able to completely recover.

I know that this guys criminal activity is not geared toward you children(although a 15 year old is still a child), I also want to share another opinion about another sex offenders. I honestly beleive that any adult that sexually assaults a child especially 13 and younger should be kept confined from society. Any adult that can get their sexual satisfaction from a child in anyway is not right in the head and needs be kept away from children. This is crime that is committed way too often in our country, and the punishment for stealing this innocence of a child is not harsh enough.

Posted by tsy86h (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I meant to type young children not you children

Posted by lonit (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I find it very disturbing that the state of minnesota only tells one side of the story here. Peter has made some very bad choices in his life, as everyone reading this has at one time or another (only never got caught).He's had 7 years to think about it.
Here are some facts about this case that the state of minnesota failed to tell you.
1. The 15 year old lied through her teeth. That was proven and thats why he was never charged.
2. Peter has never been charged with any other sex offenses before this one. EVER.
3. The tranquilizer was an accusation made by a woman that had already drank an entire bottle of whiskey, that the state of Minnesota decided to run with. It was never proven. There was never a trial here. No jury, no nothing.
4. The state uses alot of plurals in it's description of him. This case involved 1 drunk woman and 1 drunk man. That's it. No children, nobody else. There are no "victims, plural.
5.I am well aware of what the definition of a class 3 sex offender is. Did you also know that this level was increased to level three because he could not get to the classification hearing? He was incarcerated in another state.
6. Did you also know that this classification system is based on very controversial testing that the most prominant psyciatrists in the united states agree, that if everyone in the US took this test, 1/3 of all people would score as class three sex offenders?
7. Nothing he has ever done had anything to do with children. He loves children, always has. He would die before ever hurting a child.
I have a child too, that I want to protect. I do not blame anyone for wanting to protect their family member. I think it's good that people are notified. It's just unfortunate that this discription of him is so distorted.On the other hand, this man grew up here, did his time, has 3 years of parole with very strict limitations to follow. Will the community and his neighbors, that he was there for and supported his whole life, allow him to return and start fresh? Nobody is asking that the public ask him to babysit. It is however, very hard to hear for those that know him, words like Scum bag, leech, and "throw away the key".The people that make these comments are small minded, ignorant idiots that have to jump on the bandwagon of popularity like a posse on bonanza. If you do not know him, if you have not researched this case in it's entirety, and you are one of the people calling him these names and making these statements, arn't you just the self rightous piece of crap! God bless the families that have lost a child or loved one to killers. These people should fry. Peter George on the other hand is not one of these people. If everyone knew the entire case, the case that minnesota, the news and the papers has somehow failed to tell you, you would all have some very serious doubts about your legal system. I suggest that you all pray to God that you are never accused of anything in this state.

Posted by mrssaf (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't know of many criminals, especially sex offenders, who don't cry that they have been "wronged" by the criminal justice system. They all say that everything was misconstrued, blah, blah, blah. MN is one of the most criminal friendly states in the US, our prisons are run like adult daycare centers and offenders get VERY FAIR sentences in this state. In fact, criminals have more rights than victims do. And your friend should have served way more than 7 years for this type of crime (especially since the State was "out to get him") If the State of MN states that he is a dangerous Level 3 offender, than he is. They don't give that label out often (and in my opinion, not as often as they should). Sounds to me like you are blaming the victim here, she may been a "crack whore" (your term, very classy I might say) but that doesn't mean that your friend should have been able to drug her and rape her. It doensn't matter how drunk or high she was, or what her son may have done, what matters is the moment your dear, sweet, wouldn't hurt a child, friend decided to rape her, HE COMMITTED A CRIME AND WAS PUNISHED. Was he punished enough, not in my opinion. Can he return to society and become a productive member? That's up to him. And as far as your comment about mistakes and how we all have made them just haven't been caught, yes, I have driven above the speed limit and not gotten caught, however, I don't drug people and then rape them. BIG DIFFERENCE!

Posted by LeaBee (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow, this is a hot one! I have an idea, lets all be fair about this!
OK, this guy has been labeled a sex offender. People will either believe it or not. He did the time and now he's going to be free. Personally, There is no guarantee that this guy is going to repeat anything. 7 years may not seem like enough time to some of you, but I'm sure to him it was a life time.Obviously, if the judge that sentenced him only gave him that amount of time, maybe there was a good reason for it. Hmmmmmm....maybe he knows something we as the public dont. Anyway, you can't call someone a repeat offender if they haven't repeated, can you? I'm not going to stake my life on the fact that he won't reoffend, but on the other hand, I won't stake his life and treat him like a dirt bag on the fact that he will.
Those of you who might be afraid for your children? Well, get off your asses and be responsible for them and their actions. KNOW WHERE THEY ARE!!!!!! and what they are doing, and who they are with!
It's obvious this guy didn't break into someone's house, kidnapp a kid and murder them. This woman was at HIS house. He wasn't out stalking people.It sounds to me like this was a bad night for him and the woman that went totally south. Not to say anything bad about the victim, if thats what she really is, but I also know that women can be very nasty if they want to get back at someone for pissing them off. Many an innocent person has been convicted of stuff, although Im not saying he's innocent. I dont know. Whats done is done.
Let the guy come home and get settled. Keep yourself and kids away from his property if your scared and just let him be. That to me is the adult thing to do.
And if your church going Christians and not hippocrates, why don't you shake his hand if you see him and say " hey buddy, I'm praying for you that God is lighting a better path for you to follow." Isn't that what Jesus would do? As for the victim? well, pray for her too. Pray she gets off the drugs and quits putting herself in harms way. From what I understand about this, this isn't the first time she has accused guys of stuff.
Lets all live happy, but cautious. Tell your kids not to talk to strangers! Let's just leave this guy alone until he proves us wrong. If, he proves us wrong. Obviously their letting him out for a good reason.
Oh, one more thing, isn't this guy a single father that raised a son all by himself that is defending us in Iraq? Obviously he did something right.

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Jesus met this man, he would look into his eyes, and his soul. Then he would ask him to follow him, but first the man must enter the fire of re-birth. If he truly did change his life around and became the Paul to his former Saul, then your comments might have some merit (LeaBee). Jesus would show the man the light, he wouldn't embrace him and allow the red page to remain black.

Posted by LeaBee (anonymous) on December 14, 2007 at 7:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, I believe 7 years in prison was probubly his fire of rebirth. We will all face a judgement day one day and forgiveness is why Jesus died to begin with. We are all sinners. Some sins are just worse than others, yet, we are all equal in the eyes of God. We are all his children and I believe that those of us who do not forgive, are not forgiven. Does anyone know this guys family? What kind of family does he come from? Do they go to church? and what kind of support system does he have? That is very important when entering the real world again. Does he have anything to come back to? At this meeting on the 19th, why not find out what his conditions are.If he has to do any kind of home monitoring, well thats just like home prison. Why worry about a guy stuck at home 24/7? Who is his parole officer? Will he be available for questions at the meeting, or any other time if someone has a question or concern? Parole is meant for the re entrance into sociaty. They are monitored every minute. I wish the very best for this man and the woman involved. If I run into this man on the street, I will be happy to ask him if he has a ride to church on Sunday, and if not, I will be happy to bring him.
One comment for (mrssaf). You seem to think you know the system pretty good. Well, They give these guys a level three class more and more every day. Why do you think Moose Lake is building on another 800 bed addition? You make me laugh! If your speeding killed someone, that would even be worse than a rape and you would be singing a different song right along side him. Let's hear the rightous band! Your so much better than everyone else! Your pathetic!

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on December 15, 2007 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

"Well, I believe 7 years in prison was probubly his fire of rebirth." [Not Even Close in and of itself]

"Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." John 3:6-8

"The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." John 3:35-36

May George be touched by the Spirit of the Lord, and brought through the fire to a place where he can receive the forgiveness LeaBee seeks for him. Amen

Posted by Debbyp (anonymous) on December 15, 2007 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Boy, this makes you wonder......young beautiful children are taken from us and this low life walks the streets after his horrifying behavior. Where is the justice?????

Posted by Sylvyn39 (anonymous) on December 15, 2007 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lonit, Regardless of whether or not the victim was a "crack whore" as you refer to her, she was still under the influence when the act was committed and therefore unable to give consent. Even if she did verbally consent to have sex with the perpetrator, that consent, according to law, is rendered invalid due to the fact that the victim was judgementally impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. I assume when the court handed down a guilty verdict this was the criteria taken into consideration. In addition, here is something to think about. One in three children in this country are sexually abused in some form. These children grow up to have residual problems that can include substance abuse. The substance abuse increases the chance for the survivor to be revictimized. I do not know the victim and therefore cannot say whether or not this is something that fits. But I have a suspicion that this is something that is extremely possible. Whatever the case, she is still a victim and therefore I applaud the courts for rendering the verdict that it did. Moreover, there must have been some very compelling evidence for the court to assign him Level Three Offender status. I am working on obtaining my degree in Psychology and Chemical Dependency (Graduating this spring) and this is a special interest that I have researched extensively and know that Level Three status is not assigned lightly. There are several factors taken into consideration, and missing a court date is not enough evidence to assign him this status.

Posted by chipmunk (anonymous) on December 15, 2007 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What!!!!!, “He couldn’t get to the classification hearing, because he was incarcerated in another state” Isn’t that like asking the court for mercy after killing your parents, because you are an orphan?

Posted by mrssaf (anonymous) on December 17, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW! Leabee, you are pathetic...making a generalization that ALL women can be very nasty and vindictive when they are pissed off at someone. Your comments about being fair on this one ARE laughable. Your anger issues shine through your words here, and makes me wonder what kind of person you are...you surely are not as reasonable, fair, and non judgemental as you are trying to make yourself seem. Unless you were there the night the rape took place at the exact moment, you have no idea what happened. So quit acting like you do. And yes I would feel horrible if I ever killed anyone and would never intentionally do so, just like I would NEVER intentionally DRUG someone and RAPE them. Tell me how his crime would be an accident? Nobody has said that they are going to lynch him the moment he walks out. Like I said before, it is up to him how he lives his life here on out. I HONESTLY hope that he is never involved in anything like this again. Do I want anything to do with this man, NO. Am I going to go out of my way to make his life hell, NO. Instead of taking on the "Peter George" fight, maybe you should start taking a look at your self. Obviously a lot to work to do there...

Posted by 1_diane (anonymous) on December 17, 2007 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the good people of Ottertail county. My name is Diane George. I am Peter's sister. I have been following your comments from the state of Alaska where I have resided for many years. I will be returning home this weekend, therefore I will miss your community meeting on wednesday.
I would like to address this comment section if I may.
First of all, my thanks goes out to the people who are willing to give my brother a chance to start over. To those of you who wish to call him names, well you are entitled to your opinion, and yes, reading these things about someone you love very much really hurts. I guess I would feel the same way if I were you, however, I am not you, and if the tables were turned, and this was your brother, someone you have been close to all your life, as good people, you would be in their corner too.
My brother is by far a perfect man.......I haven't met one yet. He has made some big mistakes and has paid a high price for them. You may scoff at an 8 year sentence, but please keep in mind, it wasn't just his sentence. It was mine, my sisters, my mothers, and little Peter's too. It isn't the time he spent in jail, it's what he missed being in there that was the real sentence. We have all been affected by bad choices. I will not defend this case. I feel, knowing what I do, and trust me, it's much more than any of you, that mistakes were made by both parties. That is all I will say about that.
On December 26th, I will bring my brother home. Please be advised that he does not want to come back to Minnesota...ever. He has a home waiting for him here in Anchorage with me. If he has to live in Minnesota it will not be by his choice. I hope you will please take this into consideration. If you are afraid of him now, don't be. Everything Peter ever did wrong was done under the influence of alcohol. The life that Peter once lived is over. He has not had a drink in over 10 years and will never drink again. During his incarceration, he was a model inmate that helped many of his fellow inmates. He goes to church every Sunday. Please keep in mind, I am not saying these things to ask your forgiveness, I am merely stating the kind of person he is now. You yourselves can take it from there. People can change....and he did. As a family that grew up in your community and knows many of you by name, my entire family is asking for your support during this difficult time. Please respect our privacy and allow us to pick up the pieces and begin the healing process. And for the people that are intentionaly trying to hurt me and my family with your name calling, well, I hope you sleep good at night, and I pray you never are placed in a situation like this, because if you are, you will feel the pain too, and it's not one I wish anyone to have.
Sincerley,
Diane George

Posted by Norse (anonymous) on December 17, 2007 at 11:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the updates Diane, may God Bless your family and ease the pains that past sins have caused for those who have been effected by them.

Posted by 1_diane (anonymous) on December 18, 2007 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To: NORSE,
Thank you for your kind words for my family. We are looking forward to the first Christmas as a family that we have had in a very long time. My family has been blessed a thousand times over with the love we have for eachother. After all, family is the most important thing on earth, and it's members specially chosen for us by God. Forgivness was asked for, and recieved, given by the one that truly matters most. I hope the community can have a nice holiday season with many blessing of their own. God bless you and your family this Christmas, and again, thank you for your words. They are sincerely heart felt.
Diane

Posted by packerfan3001 (anonymous) on December 19, 2007 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am Peters neighbor and would just like to say Peter is a very kind man, and I am looking foward to his return. And knowing that he will be back if i ever need assistance i will be able to call him and I am sure he will be willing to come and help.

Posted by sixseveneightnine (anonymous) on December 27, 2007 at 1:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He just didn’t have enough money for a good defense.
Remember, justice lies in the pocketbook not from the
Truth in this country. And the District Attorney is
Always out to win the case. That’s why they play
Lets make a deal. Cause if you loose you get the
Max. And if you win, it’s scat free. So in other words
The county doesn’t give a hoot either. So why should
We…… END OF…..

Posted by sixseveneightnine (anonymous) on December 27, 2007 at 2:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ya, I’m happy he’s out and on his way to a new beginning.
Everybody has made mistakes in there life’s, so why do some of you people
Judge what you read in the paper.
Just because the District Attorney posted in the press that the man was a
Sex offender doesn’t mean he was.
Just that he didn’t have enough $$$$$ to defend himself against the County.

Posted by sixseveneightnine (anonymous) on December 27, 2007 at 2:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There is no justice in this country till justice comes to this country. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ . Here's your justice people.