Notice that you say, of the child with his hand in the cookie jar: "He DEFENDS his action by saying his brothers and sisters do it, too."
Notice that Bishop Tobin DOESN'T defend Catholic sexual abusers by pointing out that others do it, too. He is only pointing out that the media are IGNORING the clergy and personnel of other churches. He is not excusing or defending anyone. He is accusing the media of bias.
OK, I'll give you that, but I still say that it doesn't matter, is not germaine to the problem at hand, and is a waste of paper to mention that other religions have this problem. Our problems stem not from what the press is/isn't reporting, but what the Church is/isn't reporting and in fact, has ignored for years. In fact, what other religions have as many homosexuals in the hierarchy?
I don't care what the press has been reporting or not reporting, had the press not reported on this issue, it probably would not have come to light for years - resulting in the damage of more young children.