KANSAS CITY (MO)
National Survivor Advocates Coalition
For Immediate Release 9/6/12
Contact: Kristine Ward, Kristineward@hotmail.com, 937-272-0308
We believe Bishop Finn should be jailed for failing in his duty as a mandatory reporter in the child pornography case of Shawn Ratigan.
A strong and clear message needs to be sent to protect children. Bishops above all should stand to protect the innocent and the vulnerable. Indeed to whom much is given, much is expected.
Mandatory means mandatory not delegate, look the other way, or shield the perpetrator or protect a church’s reputation.
Bishop Finn should not seek to slide off, shrug off, or duck responsibility in this case. He should set an example. When failure in duty occurs, it should be set right. Bishops should go above and beyond what is expected.
Child pornography is a serious crime. Those who know about it should stop it.
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