KANSAS CITY (MO)
Kansas City Star
October 2, 2018
Why are Missouri Republican politicians playing hot potato with the inquiry into alleged sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests? (Sept. 29, 4A, “Missouri AG’s power in abuse inquiry debated”)
Attorney General Josh Hawley claims he can’t investigate more thoroughly unless asked to do so by Gov. Mike Parson. But Parson claims he can’t act unless asked to do so by a local prosecutor.
There are 115 local prosecutors across the state, many of whom presumably are Republicans. Yet they are staying silent during this process.
GOP politicians like to talk tough about crime. Now they have a chance to back up their words with actions, but they seem to be passing the buck instead of protecting our kids.
Robert Bates
Kansas City
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