Rick Santorum - PA Senator

[richlevy]

I saw some of his statments about liberals, or more specifically liberalism being responsible for child abuse by priests in Boston.

It is startling that those in the media and academia appear most disturbed by this aberrant behavior, since they have zealously promoted moral relativism by sanctioning "private" moral matters such as alternative lifestyles. Priests, like all of us, are affected by culture. When the culture is sick, every element in it becomes infected. While it is no excuse for this scandal, it is no surprise that Boston, a seat of academic, political and cultural liberalism in America, lies at the center of the storm.

Actually, in a way he might be right. Liberals are more likely than some conservatives to blindly question authority, so that makes them more likely not to let the subject drop. Liberals did not cause the problem, but they were most likely the ones who forced the issue into the open.

My picture of an investigation into clergy child abuse by Santorum goes something like this.

Santorum hears rumors of abuse by priests in Boston and opens investigation.
Santorum meets with Cardinal Law, possibly kisses ring.
Cardinal Law assures Santorum that such abuse is 'rare' and being investigated by church.
Santorum poses for photo opportunity with Law.
Santorum brings back signed photo and closes investigation.