text: An important step.  But it needs to be supplemented by supporting state laws that would open a door for people who cannot sue now because of statutes of limitations.  Open a door - a two or three year period - when those abused in the past can seek justice through the justice system.  What victims are required to do even with this new step is depend on a structure set-up and controlled by the Catholic Church to receive justice for sexual abuse that occurred by a Catholic church affiliated person or structure.  
  
  Should a Mafia crime family be allowed to determine the recompense that a victim of the crime family should receive?  This seems an extreme comparison, but is it really?
  
  One more thought.  Where will Dolan get the money to repay the loan?  I don't know what is missing from the list of those sources of funding that he says will not be used.