[KantianBurke]

There is no excuse for covering for child molesters. None. Those that cover up the crime or enable it belong behind bars.

[Oberon]

I would have no objection to them handling the matter within their community, provided that they administered the punishment prescribed by the Torah for such a crime.

[katana]

an ancient prohibition against mesirah, the turning in of a Jew to non-Jewish authorities

I can think of one specific and very famous incident when that rule was ignored.

[1raider1]

This is a common practice in groups who feel they are hurt by association with the predominate culture. It comes in all colors (if you know what I mean). Snitches get stitches.

[a fool in paradise]

Has the NYet Times ever done a piece about Planned Parenthood covering up child sexual abuse and destroying the DNA evidence in the name of profit?

[a fool in paradise]

Occupants Shun Their Own For Reporting Rape At Occupy Camps

[a fool in paradise]

NEA Shuns Their Own For Exposure Of Teacher-Child Sexual Relationships

[Uncle Slayton]

[GeronL]

I agree. Those who cover up these crimes should face the same punishment as the culprit. Exile to the sun or antarctica or death.

[Mrs. Don-o]

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[kearnyirish2]

This subject was raised 10 years ago at the height of the Catholic scandal, to demonstrate 1) it happens in other denominations, and 2) that it has no connection to the celibacy of Catholic priests. The fact that it is in the news now is probably to stifle Orthodox Judaism from voicing disgust at Obama’s latest gay nonsense (they’re not into that).

[gilor]

There is no excuse for covering for child molesters. None. Those that cover up the crime or enable it belong behind bars.

Just like priests who hear confessions from other priests who molest children.