Does kindergarten lead to more crime?

During Belknap County Convention meeting in Laconia Monday, State Rep. Bob Kingsbury, R-Laconia, said he's conducted research that shows his community, which offers kindergarten, has a higher crime rate than surrounding communities that don't offer kindergarten, the Laconia Daily Sun reported .

One New Hampshire lawmaker thinks so.

"We're taking children away from their mothers too soon," Kingsbury said, according to the Sun.

Kingsbury, who's in his first term and is seeking re-election this fall, drew fire for his comments.