Perspective.

The Buxton Advertiser has as its front page story the tale of a massive crucifix being cut down. It was cut down as the Pope was due to arrive in the UK. It has been a feature overlooking Buxton for many years. The paper revealed it had been sent a note identical to one found at the scene of the crime. The cutting down has seemingly been done by someone abused as a pupil at a school in Yorkshire (or by someone very close to a victim). 

The note drew attention to the secrecy and cover-up of abuse which has gone on for decades. "This week Humberside Police  announced they are to re-investigate dozens of fresh claims of abuse at the home which was run by the De La Salle Order of Christian Brothers." The paper also revealed that, "A judge has ruled that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesborough, which owned the home, is responsible for compensation claims following the abuse, although the church is appealing against the decision." (my emphasis).

One of the several letters on the subject in the paper talked about 'desecration' and a vicar described it as a 'profanity.' While it is clearly upsetting to have this happen, it can be re-erected in a matter of days. The damage caused by thousands of priests abusing children physically and sexually will take a lifetime to put right. Many will never ever recover. Several victims have taken their own lives. 

The organised, systematic cover up and denial of responsibility by the Catholic church is far, far worse. Why has no Bishop or Archbishop been tried for covering up crimes? Now that is something to get upset about. 

To the outraged of Buxton - get some perspective on this issue.