It is a spectacular story how an Irish policeman was treated in such an unjust manner by the Garda.
Both Maurice and Lorriane tell their story in a compelling manner, with extraordinary dignity and simple good manners.
In many aspects the Irish police share similarities with priesthood in Ireland.
If the ruling authority decides you do not belong then the individual garda/priest can find him/herself in serious trouble.
Maurice McCabe had extreme good fortune to have and keep files that proved invaluable to him in bringing out the truth.
And well done to the small number of people who believed and supported Sergeant McCabe.
Be assured there are files in the filing-cabinets of dioceses and religious congregations which clearly show how people gang up against the individuals they simply don't like. And so much of the material without a shred of truth behind it.
Letters deviously planned together to damage a person's reputation. Silly allegations, all spurious and based on nothing but dislike and written by little people, pathetic people. In so many ways similar to the style and attitude of former Garda commissioner Martin Callinan.
Fabulous material for an interesting book.
1 comment:
Well said Fr Commane.I agree 100% with you. Bishops are like Caesars. Without due process, they can give thumbs up to one man and a firm thumbs down to another. Power is a dangerous thing and it takes a very mature person to handle it well.
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