A commission dealing with ending child sex abuse without anyone who has been abused lacks focus on the whole point of the existence of the commission, lacks knowledge and urgency.  The lack of consideration of the abused person is why there is now a world-wide scandal.  Guess who is represented - the priests and bishops who created the scandal in the first place - they will take care of themselves just as they did in the past.  The victims aren't considered except as to how their reaction may impact the career of the abuser and the reputation of the bishop first and the entire Church second.  

But why be surprised?  We can have a Synod on the Family made-up primarily of celibate all male clerics and decisions about married life made only by celibate, all male clericals.  Any progress made on the Theology of Women, which will be judged accurate and/or adequate only by males?  

We want a seat at the table, participation in discussions and decisions - a voice that is heard.