I am tempted to shout “Neener, neener!”
Or some other phrase, louder and keener
So, just why the excitement?
The bishop’s indictment!
What the fuck, though–a mere misdemeanor?

Headline: First Catholic bishop charged with sex abuse cover-up

Headline: Kansas City Bishop Indicted in Reporting of Abuse by Priest

25 years after the scandal hit the news, and this is the first bishop to be charged. Bishop Finn knew (as in, had seen photographic evidence) of the crimes, yet withheld that evidence for months, out of concern for the children who might be abused because the Catholic church protects its own.

The word “first” here has two connotations. In 25 years, this is the very first time such charges have been brought? What a horrible “first”. On the other hand, if this is the first of an onslaught of charges… it’s about time.