I don't know who wrote the editorial because I could not find a name on it anywhere, but whoever it is does not realize that it is not that the people involved are being protected, it is the process that needs protecting. If the Explorer abuse allegations are true, then I have no sympathy for any involved and they deserve what they get once the investigations are completed. If the Union simply said, "well, due to the nature of the allegations, we will simply let the Mayor, Chief and whoever their