UNITED STATES
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Monday, Sept. 21
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those abused by Priests (314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com)
It’s an outrage that our military and our money are backing child rape in Afghanistan. In a very real way, there’s little difference between ignoring and enabling sexual violence.
Our hearts go out to Dan Quinn and the grieving family of Lance Cpl. Gregory Buckley Jr. These two brave men clearly did what was right.
Of course we must be sensitive to the religious beliefs and cultural practices of others. But under no circumstances can we ignore or aid those who sexually assault kids, not even in the name of fighting terrorism.
We don’t profess to be experts in military or diplomatic strategy. But we strongly believe that virtually nothing trumps children’s safety, not even seemingly crucial foreign policy or political considerations. And we’re convinced that “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Our military and civilian commanders can and must find a way to fight both the Taliban and child rapists.
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