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Mall Santas: Nice or naughty?

California legislator supports increased employment restrictions for convicted sex offenders.
Lynn Harris

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  • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 02:02 PM

    Background checks?

    Many jobs that involve working with kids already require a background check. The state could just add "Shopping Mall Santa" to the list if people are worried about their kids coming into contact with sex offenders.

    —Nancy Ott Read Nancy Ott's other letters

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