Knoxville Bishop Mark Beckman has REFUSED to even ask the Pope for a dispensation to allow for the Latin Mass.
Considering this buffoon does not even know who to vest (the collar is supposed to be covered with an amice, or an alb which covers it), it is not surprising that he does not care at all.
"The beatings will continue until morale improves" -- perhaps this is the bishop's motto. Thanks to Google Translate: Verbera sic fient donec animus melior fiat.
However, if this bishop takes that motto, so many other bishops will be wanting to use it, too.