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To: TSgt

Shouldn’t some level of evidence be necessary to pronounce guilt? Should an allegation be all the proof needed?

Pedophiles need to be taken out of circulation, of course. But false allegations are just as evil, and nowadays Priests are awfully easy targets. Any allegation is presumed by the public to be true.


12 posted on 04/04/2011 3:34:53 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: Ramius; TSgt; Dr. Scarpetta
A better question is why weren't police authorities called in to investigate?

It certainly appears that deals have been struck between the RCC and the police -- we'll get this pederast priest away from children but you won't prosecute him.

Therefore the only recourse is for victims to hire a lawyer and sue the priest in civil court, which is what happens everywhere.

And the fact that most of these priests are declared guilty in civil court (just like O.J. was) speaks to the guilt of the priest and the ball-dropping by the police, intentional or not.

13 posted on 04/04/2011 3:43:07 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: Ramius

If there was no evidence of guilt - why not leave him there?


15 posted on 04/04/2011 3:51:27 PM PDT by presently no screen name
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