This writer from "Catholic World Report" makes an excellent observation, without necessarily advocating the lifting of obligatory Latin rite celibacy.
The article by Altieri notes that celibacy is intended to free a man from worldly concerns of feeding and supporting a wife and family. A married man will be concerned with providing for his family and thus will be inclined to shut his mouth (more than a celibate man).
Yet even celibate men, the author insightfully continued, remained and continue to remain silent knowing the evils they saw and continue to see. Their celibacy should help them speak up...even if it meant crucifixion and martyrdom!
I add that St. Max Kolbe, when giving his life for a married man, was an example of speaking up without the cares of the world.
See full article here:
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/01/10/clerical-celibacy-and-moral-compromise/
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