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The sexual abuse and exploitation of children is one of the most vicious crimes conceivable, a violation of mankind's most basic duty to protect the innocent.

Victimizers of children are the enemies of any so-called society.

Somehow it seems that all parents are certain that they themselves were victims of abuse in school and that they will not allow this to happen to their children. Even though children can also be the cruelest group imaginable - especially the cutest of them.

Yet, when child sex offenders are brought to justice and serve time for their offenses, they are often released into unsuspecting communities and left free to resume their sexual attacks.

Many young people, many children, are being abused, being put down, being bullied because of their sexual orientation.

Gay kids need to stop killing themselves because they are made to feel worthless by cruel and relentless bullying.

I am concerned about the growing problem of sexual abuse and exploitation of our children.

It stands to reason that unloved and unwanted children are going to get into crime.

Child abuse is a heinous and personally damaging crime; it is therefore incumbent on the Church to treat such matters with the utmost seriousness.

Children are excellent observers, and will often perceive your slightest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves.