To Catch A Predator: Penn State

I know what I would have done. If I walked in on an adult man having sex in the shower with a ten year old boy I would have gone mad. I would charge the rapist, pull him away from the child, and, beat the living shit out of him. Then, I would ask the boy if he was ok. Then, a call to the police. My job, the school, the football program, would have no thought in my actions. A child was being molested and any other concerns at that time are very minor..... I know what I would have done. If I was the head coach of a football team and my assistant coach has been found molesting children, I would have alerted the authorities as soon as possible. The police, the administration, whomever I needed to let know. As a coach of young men-- hell, as a father and grandfather-- I would want this motherless fuck locked up and put away..... I know what I would have done. If I was the Athletic Director or the President of the University or the Vice President of Finance and Business, I would have gone to the police.... I know what I would have done. If I worked for the police department, and, I saw this investigation being pushed under the carpet because of the power of the school, I would have gone to the media. My job at that point is not as important as getting a pedophile off the streets to protect children... The scandal is quite astounding. And, the story has the potential to get even bigger. For a shocking and horrific description of what went on between Jerry Sandusky and the boys he attacked, there is the grand jury testimony transcript that you can access online. I would advise not to read it, however. Especially, if you are a parent. We all know what this monster did, but, to see it in black and white is nauseating. What he did, and, what the school did to cover all of this all up, is indecent and descipable. All in the name of keeping the glory of Joe Paterno and Penn State intact. Which means, money. Because that is the true bottom line in all of this. If Penn State wasn't such a cash cow for the NCAA and the State Of Pennsylvania, this would have come out years ago. Remember, this didn't happen last week or a few months ago with Sandusky, this happened OVER A 15 YEAR PERIOD!!!!! Are they really trying to make the public believe that the powers that be didn't know about what was happening? We know the story. We know about the cover up now. How can these men, who are parents, let this go on? Because of the mighty Penn State legacy?... At some point, you have to wonder when these powerful men in authority lost touch with being a human being. Most of us, well, we know what to do. But, they sold themselves to the devil long ago, with the reward being that they are involved with a powerful college football program, as if that matters in life. Whatever it takes to win is their motto. ''So what if the law and human decency get in the way in the march to glory and profits. We are Penn State!!! We are champions!!! The money is rolling in!!! Why should we care if some children are sexually and emotionally disturbed? We look at our trophies and all is forgotten''... But, all is not forgotten. In due time, justice will come to these people. First, the law of the land, and then, God will get them soon enough.... As in all abuse cases, the sympathy is with the victims. Little boys at the time. Little boys who were deprived of a carefree childhood, which is every child's right. Little boys who trusted a friendly stranger to make them feel a little better about living. Then, the horror set in and these boys will never be the same. That is the sad case with all victims of child abuse- the most horrific of human crimes. A child is not allowed to be a happy child. Instead, the trauma they experience will mark their soul forever... This is the heart of the Penn State story. It seems to be slowly sinking in to the protesters who foolishly believe Paterno and his ilk are the true victims. You can't really blame these college kids too much, they are young and easily manipulated by the school's propaganda machine. As they get older, they will see how power can trample over human decency.... I hope someday, when I die and I meet God, it can be explained to me why children suffer. Why such a person as Jerry Sandusky walks the earth. Why people such as Joe Paterno, Mike McQueary, Graham Spanier, Tim Curley, and, Gary Schultze allow this to go on without a care in the world.... My thoughts and prayers are with these victims, and, all victims of abuse. May they find peace in their souls....