Interesting letter. However, it may be a little more complicated than just blaming the behavior of a small minority of perverted homosexuals in the priesthood on "the laity." The causes of sexual perversion are the subject of considerable debate in psychiatric circles. No doubt the widescale departure from conventional sexual morality throughout American society, as well as the constant display of sexual indulgence in popular culture, have eroded confidence in Christian commitment to consecrated monogamy and chastity. The idea that normal, heterosexual lay people have "caused" the outbreak of homosexual ephebophilia is, I think, nonsense. At least, I know that I bear no such responsibility.
Nor do I. What HowlinglyMind-Bending Absurdity says is true. But in this instance, many priests in the Church have just totally rejected Catholic teaching on sexual morality, and have embraced its opposite with full fervor. THey have done so IN THE ABSENCE OF any mandate to do so from the laity (who should have no power in this regard anyway). I don't think there are many Catholics who want unbridled homosexual activity in their seminaries and parishes. And the vast, vast majority of Catholics with kids don't want their kids anywhere near it, and are (rightfully) afraid for their children.