So, yesterday, I was watching the news and they had a story about a priests who sexually abused a 17 year old boy 20 years ago. They did not name the boy (now a man) to protect his identity and privacy, but then they went on to talk about his mother who they did name and interview because she is sueing the church on his behalf. What the fuck?<\/p>\n
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