I know this was a weight journal originally, but I just want to write whatever I need to here. And, this is something I need to write.
First of all, please know that my thoughts are with all of the victims of this scandal and their families.
For some reason, the coverage of this scandal has me listening to ESPN Radio as if this is a train wreck. I can't seem to get enough, just because I am in such deep disbelief that this is happening. There are so many levels of "wrongdoing" that I keep thinking I'll get information that will change the complexion of the story. The only information that would do that, though, is if the accusations of the sexual abuse are retracted because the actions never happened. Nothing else would come close.
Here is my opinion regarding those playing a role in this based ONLY on what I've heard through the media. I haven't been to Penn State nor do have any known connections to Penn State, so the media is my only connection.
Jerry Sandusky: No words can appropriately convey the contempt I have for his behaviors.
Mike McQueary: Why did it not occur to you to SAVE THE CHILD as you witnessed him being assaulted by Sandusky? Not understanding your actions, or lack thereof.
John McQueary: How dare you tell your adult son to leave the area after he explains to you the horrors he just witnessed! He could have gone back to help the child and stop the activities.
Any Staff/Faculty/Administration To Whom This Was Reported: You are NOT so important that you can make decisions based on these reports. THAT IS WHAT THE POLICE ARE THERE FOR! NO campus policy trumps the LAW. There, inevitably, is a MANDATED REPORTER among you. How dare you "protect" your reputation and staff as opposed to caring for anything/anyone else!
Penn State's Current PR Staff: Not mentioning this scandal does NOT make it magically disappear. Your reputation is dropping minute by minute by NOT talking about this and by NOT making some kind of comment regarding the victims and the actions that MUST be made by your institution.
Those rallying for Coach Paterno: Please re-direct your "hero worship" to people in your community who care, like the police that cuffed and took away Jerry Sandusky.
Members of the Penn State football team: You are in a crappy position and I am sorry that you are involved. You should still be able to play the game you have trained and focused on for so long. You are caught in the middle of this, and your position isn't enviable.
Thanks for letting me vent. I've been listening to coverage here and hope that I got the facts right. I will continue to listen with hopes that this NEVER happens again.
