Systems of power will have people foolishly believing that the odd punishment here and there for rape and sexual violence contains a deterrent effect, at the same time as the violence that power structures are responsible for around the world continues unabated.
True. But hope springs eternal:
[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26044852]Vatican 'must immediately remove' child abusers - UN [/url]
The UN has demanded that the Vatican "immediately remove" all clergy who are known or suspected child abusers.
The UN watchdog for children's rights denounced the Holy See for adopting policies allowing priests to sexually abuse thousands of children.
In a report, it criticised Vatican attitudes towards homosexuality, contraception and abortion.
The Vatican responded by saying it would examine the report - but also accused its authors of interference.
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I realize this is the "Woody Allen" thread.