Buck stopping...

In relation to the latest church scandal, it could be the 'A' in atheist talking but I find the following infuriating:

Cardinal Pell: In church law and civil law the buck stops with me and I've got to try to act justly...

Well... Mr. Pell and his institutions are NOT above the law... if a criminal act is committed then perpetrators should be prosecuted and punished by the full force of the law just as every other citizen of any given country.

I strongly feel that he should also be prosecuted and punished should it be found that he willingly obstructed due process... which at first glance, would seem the case.

This argument that he made a mistake or didn't read x properly is farcical.... Imagine the same argument as a criminal defence from any other alleged criminal...

There is a supposed clear line between both church and state. This idea that the church is above the law and should be self-regulating is stomach churning.