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If I found out the neighbor was molesting one of the neighborhood kids, or even one of his own kids, there are certain things I would not do.

I would not:

Ask him to move somewhere else if he does it again.

Quietly shuffle him off to counseling.

Offer the child hush money.

Take my time deciding on an “appropriate” response.

I would:

Call the damn police right the hell now.

What can’t the Catholic church understand here? When there is a crime of this magnitude committed, you report it. There is no need for meetings, cover-ups, payoffs, or handwringing.

We clear?