one thing I always think about when it comes to people like this priest is, punishment in a case this severe is simply wasted funds that some people need.
i have no need to punish him, he did nothing to me. but he's using tax money and i could personally use a bit more help.
and look at all the priests who have gotten away and fled to the Vatican.
this was done well. now the courts can't fuck up.
(oh yeah, i'd not open a return card!