At least in James Joyce novels, the idiots had a habit of keeping their ruminations to themselves.
Ha!
1.my congratulations on your James Joyce expertise, I always had difficulty really grasping his writings welll
2. I can only suggest that the Holy Father does have a pastoral/teaching responsibility so his wearing a muzzle would not enable him to fully discharge his duties
but yes, I do share discomfort with at least the apparently too-all-inclusive sound of the reported statement...
and its a difficult topic to begin with....
so... understood! thanks.
best, fhc