With the statistics as abysmal as they are for Alaska, the last thing we need are legislators who try and white wash the problems.  I know there are people out there who will make sure these children get help; but their lives have changed forever, something this legislator does not get.  BTW; citing church membership and support should not a reason to lessen sentences.  The church can still support perpetrators without letting them avoid punishment.  Also, I would not be letting her watch my kids in a nursery; church based or not.  Obviously the church is not checking the backgrounds of care providers.  Aren't there some regulations about checking childcare providers even if they are just volunteers?  Let's elect more responsible legislators; this one we don't need and shouldn't have.