American Voices

Cardinal Law Under Fire

April 24, 2002 | ISSUE 38•15

Boston's Cardinal Law has been ordered to appear for a deposition to answer questions about his protection of a priest accused of sexual abuse. What do you think?

  • It's not like the cardinal molested the children. He just created an environment where it could continue unabated.

    Fred Tillman
    Forklift Operator

  • If nothing else, Cardinal Law is a great name for the TV movie that will inevitably be made about this.

    Michael Polk
    Civil Engineer

  • Just because a cardinal is in a position of power and trust doesn't mean we should hold him to the same standards of basic human decency as the rest of us.

    Max Allard
    Systems Analyst

  • As long as these priests admit wrongdoing and ask for forgiveness, God will reward them in the afterlife with all the little boys they could want.

    Ben Downing
    Contractor

  • These plaintiffs should ask themselves if justice is worth the risk of excommunication.

    Dianne Weston
    Secretary

  • Jesus has absolved Cardinal Law of his sins. That's why I'm bringing a $100 million class-action suit against Jesus next week.

    Irene Bell
    Student

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