Bishop Peter Baldacchino denies Communion to Sen. Joseph Cervantes because he voted his conscience on an abortion bill. Cardinals (like Bernard Law in Boston and Theodore McCarrick in Washington, D.C.) and bishops obstruct justice, hide pedophile priests and embezzle church funds, but land on their feet.

This disparity in ecclesiastical discipline demonstrates the meaninglessness of Baldacchino’s gesture.

Gene Roman Bronx, N.Y.