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To: Lane3 who wrote (1306)3/6/2002 11:16:26 AM
From: thames_sider  Read Replies (3) of 21057
 
It's definitely been a major problem in Ireland (both sexual and non-sexual abuse, especially in RC schools). Not so much in the UK, but we're much less RC.

IMO the US gets far more publicity about it, but I really doubt the problem is any worse... the RC Church is much more powerful in most countries where it is active, and probably has more control over the news agenda and is better at hushing things up. Plus in some cultures it may not be regarded as a sin (and/or not actually illegal).

And, of course, the US has the most victim/lawsuit culture... people will be more likely to come forward and complain if they're going to get a big payout. And the US has a huge share of the world's lawyers - and ones who may be most active in touting for business, especially if they see a defendant with deep pockets and personal trauma damages...
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