[Dr. Eckleburg]

Police have been discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years.

Right there is the problem. Why would police be "discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years?"

When sexual abuse of children is suspected, arrests are made. Period.

Not so for the Roman Catholic church. It gets a pass.

Just what makes these cases "sensitive?" Because they involve a pederast priest? Why does it takes years? Why just "discussions?"

Twenty-seven priests suspended for suspected child sexual abuse in one diocese in one city.

That's the result of "discreetly discussing sensitive cases with officials for years."

Absolutely pathetic.

[rikkitt]

I agree that sexual abuse must not be tolerated. As I understand it, if there is a credible accusation, the priest is removed from duty and a full investigation is made, including the criminal justice element. Sadly that had not always been the practice, and the avoidance of scandal was a motive to handle such situations discreetly. A-J had many incidents, as did Bridgeport, CT. Bishop Lori of Bridgeport and new Bishop Bartchak of A-J seem to adhere to the new official church policy. I think Bishop Adamec was in the position of putting things right, after a long period of secrecy.