Your poignant observations underscore the ripple effect of the clergy sex abuse crisis.  I think it's ironic that accused priests are not permitted to wear clerical attire; the irony is that some priests in good standing are reluctant to wear it, knowing that there are those who will snicker, or worse.  Of course, I absolutely agree that priests removed from ministry for cause ought not wear the collar; and I admire the priests in good standing who do wear it (although there is a conversation to be had about the pros and cons of clerical attire.)  I particularly admire those priests who "accept that risk as the price they pay to be the priests they want to be."  Thank you for reminding us (me) that we do have men like that who serve as priests.