"Over the years, I have heard and told the stories of numerous men and women who were molested as children....
"Every time I talk to one of these survivors of child sex abuse, it strengthens my conviction that we need to change these statute of limitations laws, and not just because of the healing this would provide the victims, important as that is. In many cases, it also would identify predators who still have access to children....
"Lerner said, "It's not a religious issue and it shouldn't be a political issue. This should be an issue about protecting kids."
"If you agree, contact your legislators today and tell them you want their support for this effort. Meanwhile, I'll share another survivor's story — and her message about what that two-year window would mean to her and other potential victims of her abuser — next time...."
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/white/mc-bw-child-sex-abuse-20130306,0,6480047.column
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