Penn State firings

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Regardless of what you think about Joe PA, the fact that he has not been charged goes to the fact that he did not in any way break the law. While he probably didn't do everything he should have, that is a moral issue and obviously not a legal one.

The actions of the university board to dismiss these individuals, regardless of their status as a PSU icon, was the right thing to do.
They had to dismiss everyone who had knowledge of this incident but did nothing about it. When this thing comes to trial, and if Sandusky is found guilty, the civil suits will start flooding in and PSU WILL be squarely in the crosshairs. The board is doing their best to distance the university from this incident as quickly as possible.

What does it say about the university and their moral compass if they allow someone who knew about a child molestation, but really didn't do anything to stop it, remain at the university whether it be for 3 games of 3 years. It would show a callous and cavalier attitude to the fact that PSU cares more about the career of one individual than the seriousness of the committed offense.

IMHO the university did the correct thing by releasing all who had knowledge of Sandusky's actions but did nothing to stop it. I feel bad for Joe, to have had such a lengthly and distinguished career and to go out on this note, however he made this decision and now must suffer the consequences of his action or inaction.

Well said.

 

[dinkydau444]

It's funny because joe pa and Spanier are the only two the board fired... McQueen is still employed, Curley took a leave of absence and Schultz was allowed to resign. I'd like to quote an email I got today from the interim president of Penn State, Rodney Erickson:

"In addition to the legal process under way, Penn State's Board of Trustees has authorized a full investigation '...to determine what failures occurred, who is responsible, and what measures are necessary to insure that this never happens at our University again and that those responsible are held fully accountable.'"

The board openly admitted that they did not know all the facts, yet they fired Coach anyway. They were not looking out for the best interests of the victims or the students nor were they punishing someone for their actions. They were trying to calm the media frenzy and selfishly doing what was "best" for the university's public image instead of finding the truth and doing what's right. Breach of Integrity? Look no further than the Board.

 

[gamorg02]

interesting point as well. i think mcqueary should be let go as well. he, in my eyes, did more of 'nothing' than joepa

 

[spursmech]

:confused2: Keep watching, these bastards will all rot in Hell. They are all guilty, what kind of person observes a 10 years old getting humped by a grown man in a shower and does not call out the army after he has beat the man to death? Seriously something is wrong with these people and they should be put down. If it was my kid or grandkid it would be over. God will take care of them, Spurs

 

[ouchez]

Why do you gents keep referring to him as "Joe Pa....."? Is he your, Pa?

That is a big part of the problem, worshipping that Prick like he was your Dad, and he loved it all,,the jack ass is just a foot ball coach who allows a pedophile to run around his showers and molest young boys. Paterno in reality has done nothing for society but watch others kick around a football and be payed millions for it.

O

 

[gamorg02]

Why do you gents keep referring to him as "Joe Pa....."? Is he your, Pa?

That is a big part of the problem, worshipping that Prick like he was your Dad, and he loved it all,,the jack ass is just a foot ball coach who allows a pedophile to run around his showers and molest young boys. Paterno in reality has done nothing for society but watch others kick around a football and be payed millions for it.

O

Its just a knickname bud. Nothings meant by it. No reason to attack anyone here.

 

[ouchez]

Its just a knickname bud. Nothings meant by it. No reason to attack anyone here.

You think so? I took it as a sign of affection for the creep. Joe Pa,,,hmmm.:ummm:

I read the front page article on the situation this morning in USA Today, truly outrageous how people looked the other way because the perv. was such a nice guy with a golden heart, and a football celebrity, and on and on. Too many people are sheeple and buy into all that crap,,,stand around and do nothing while the young kids get sexually abused and destroyed.

O

 

[gamorg02]

You think so? I took it as a sign of affection for the creep. Joe Pa,,,hmmm.:ummm:

I read the front page article on the situation this morning in USA Today, truly outrageous how people looked the other way because the perv. was such a nice guy with a golden heart, and a football celebrity, and on and on. Too many people are sheeple and buy into all that crap,,,stand around and do nothing while the young kids get sexually abused and destroyed.

O

Just a shortened version of his name man. Same thing like big ben of the steelers.

Aside from that I agree with u.

 

[dinkydau444]

Why do you gents keep referring to him as "Joe Pa....."? Is he your, Pa?

That is a big part of the problem, worshipping that Prick like he was your Dad, and he loved it all,,the jack ass is just a foot ball coach who allows a pedophile to run around his showers and molest young boys. Paterno in reality has done nothing for society but watch others kick around a football and be payed millions for it.

O

You're lack of knowledge of what that man has done for humanity disturbs me. Please go do some research on his philanthropic pursuits and eat a nice big slice of humble pie. When you donate half your salary to help students, fund building one of the largest libraries by volume of works in the world, and run the special Olympics in your area, then you will still have a long way to go before you give more to society than Joe PA-terno. You obviously know nothing about what actually happened with the entire scandal... Please do some research

Think before you post and at least try to post something intellectual

 

[dinkydau444]

And by research, I don't mean USA Today... Talk about being sheeple. "I learned my facts from a major news source! They certainly wouldn't lie to me or spin a story!"

 

[ouchez]

You're lack of knowledge of what that man has done for humanity disturbs me. Please go do some research on his philanthropic pursuits and eat a nice big slice of humble pie. When you donate half your salary to help students, fund building one of the largest libraries by volume of works in the world, and run the special Olympics in your area, then you will still have a long way to go before you give more to society than Joe PA-terno. You obviously know nothing about what actually happened with the entire scandal... Please do some research

Think before you post and at least try to post something intellectual

Dinky, I wonder if you can repeat the above same statement to the parents of one of the raped and assaulted children, word for word, while looking them in the eye. Paterno could have halted this years ago, he was not fired for no reason, he has not hired a skilled criminal attorney for no reason, and by your statements above that is proof that he was vastly over paid. My wife taught HS and Middle School for 34 years, and I will guarantee you, for sure and for certain, she did more good for the community in that time than Paterno ever has watching guys kick a football around and for far, far, less money.

O

 

[a113ycat]

You're lack of knowledge of what that man has done for humanity disturbs me. Please go do some research on his philanthropic pursuits and eat a nice big slice of humble pie. When you donate half your salary to help students, fund building one of the largest libraries by volume of works in the world, and run the special Olympics in your area, then you will still have a long way to go before you give more to society than Joe PA-terno. You obviously know nothing about what actually happened with the entire scandal... Please do some research

Think before you post and at least try to post something intellectual

Have you maybe considered that the reason he did so much was to wash the blood of the innocent off of his hands? When I was in college studying psych and criminal behavior this type of behaviour would be considered pretty text book. If this individual would have been doing some crap like Ted Bundy, John Gacy, or Richard Ramirez would you be defending their actions so kindheartedly? They are the same type of person as this Joe asshole...They just werent in a position of being so over paid that they could buy the public opinion.

Why dont you go do a little research on the thought processes of the child molester psyche, then go do some volunteer work at your local Child Advocacy Center and see what shit heads like this guy do to children first hand before you step up and say

"You're lack of knowledge of what that man has done for humanity disturbs me. Please go do some research on his philanthropic pursuits and eat a nice big slice of humble pie."

Piss on what he had "done for humanity" LOOK at what he did TO humans...

 

[Redbone]

I am disappointed that his football career ends this way but that to me means nothing in light of the recent revalations. I'm sure this will be scrutinized to the enth degree by the media, with supporters and detractors both weighing in heavily. I hope that all the children involved are not further tramatized by all the pubic exposure.

 

[Fire-medic]

Today Tom Bradley, the interim PSU coach, told the media, "I don't think any team has ever gone thru as much as we have, with all the distractions this week," after their football win.

Yeah, "distractions."

I was in college in 1970 when this team had a "distraction" which makes the remarks of Coach Bradley ring hollow:
http://www.marshall.edu/library/speccoll/virtual_museum/Memorial/default.asp

 

[RaWarrior]

Here's a scenario that might "hit home" a bit more closely.

You have a wife and 8 year old son in a suburban neighborhood. A few months ago a new neighbor moved in to a small house a few doors down, you briefly met him at move in and know he's single, in his 30's, a teacher, and to your eyes, kind of a weirdo, but nothing to ring any alarm bells. He gets a job teaching at the local school. Over the past few months, rumors start to surround Mr.Weird. Lots of people notice he's very friendly towards kids. He offers to babysit neighborhood kids. Some people think he's gay. Your son says that he saw Mr.Weird follow another student into the boys toilets once during class, "which seemed strange". He offers to give kids a ride home after school, or watch kids for working parents. Kids he's watched love him, saying he's got lots of great toys, the latest videogames, and he's super friendly. Some people think he's just a nice guy and loves(not literally) children. You're growing more suspicious of Mr.Weird and think he likes kids just a little too much and are concerned since next year your son will be in the grade he teaches. Say your son has a friend named Jim. One day you come home and your wife tells you that she just got off the phone with Jim's mom. Jim's parents work late, and he's been staying with Mr.Weird after school for a few weeks now. Jim came home wearing different clothes than he went to school in. He says he spilled ice cream all over them at Mr.Weird's house, and he gave him fresh clothes to wear. Word has spread, neighborhood parents are suddenly a lot more weary of Mr.Weird's neighborly gestures. Jim's parents are unsure if they should press their kid for more information, or just let it go and stop leaving him with Mr.Weird and put him back in the school's after-care program.
This officially trips your bullshit detector...you've been growing more and more suspicious of Mr.Weird ever since he moved in, and this latest event finally tipped it from "uncomfortably weird" to "threat".
You, as the neighborhood parent who everyone knows is a no-bullshit ass-kicker because you drive a Vmax, are unofficially "elected" to get to the bottom of this. You decide to keep tabs on Mr Weird, but playing gumshoe revealed nothing. His blinds are always tightly drawn, no strange noises at night, and ringing his doorbell late at night didn't have any strange results. Still, you're convinced this guy is a perv, and call your friend in the local PD and explain the scenario and basis for suspicions. He agrees it all sounds weird, and since he trusts you agrees to assign an officer to keep an eye on his for a bit, but they can't go breaking down his door on neighbor's hunches, obviously. Even this watching is technically against protocol, but because he trusts you he slips it in. A week goes by, you call your friend back. He reports the officer didn't notice anything suspicious or of merit to further investigation. Mr.Weird appears to be a normal, law abiding citizen. Legally, he can't do anything else. You protest, but he says unless someone comes forward with official accusations, he has to stop.


Q:What do you do? Keep in mind:
-You, nor anyone else, has hard evidence Mr.Weird has done anything illegal. Being weird is not a crime.
-Your're a law-abiding citizen, and not a police officer. You can't go kick his ass, break down the door, ect.

After you think something up, read the rest.





Now, here's what "you" don't know
Mr.Weird is bat-shit horny for kids. A real perv. For years he kept it "under the table", as in just collecting images and videos from other pervs on the internet. However, about 6 months ago the anonymous porn wasn't cutting it anymore, he had to do it himself. In his old neighborhood, he had a similar gig...teacher at the local school. One day he decided to make his move on one of the kids that stayed after school with him. He "accidentally" spilled grape juice on the kid while pouring it, then invited the boy to shower and put on fresh clothes. The boy did. He entered the bathroom with a camcorder. Even at 9, the kid knew this was fucked up, hurriedly grabbed his juice-stained clothes and ran out before Mr.Weird could do anything. Word got out quickly. The student's parents didn't immediately contact the police, but the father confronted Mr.Weird, who tried to pawn it off as a genuine accident and gesture of goodwill that his son mis-interpreted and dramatized when telling his parents. No legal action was taken, but Mr.Weird knew he was done in that area. He abruptly quit his job and moved away, landing now in your neighborhood

In addition to his teaching degree, he has a degree in theatrical performance, and was moderately successful for a few years in theater i.e he's a good actor.

To fuel Mr.Weird's habit, he has a small removeable flash drive filled with illicit child porn. This is stored in a well hidden safe at all times. Assume even if police searched his house, they wouldn't find it.

Mr.Weird is in constant contact with other pedophiles via adult chatrooms. He's been fishing for techniques to keep it a secret and keep victims quiet. Coupled with his acting skills, he now feels confident he can "get away with it" and plans to make a move on another student tomorrow.

Now think about your first answer, and the situation Paterno's in.

If you follow the "Paterno is a pedophile" logic, that would make "you" a pedophile as well for not immediately taking drastic action on suspicions. It would also make your cop friend a pedophile, for not arresting this guy based on your claims. Many of your neighbors would be pedophiles as well, since they shared your knowledge, and yet did nothing.


The thing is, "you" were completely 100% right. Mr.Weird is a sicko and should be in jail, but you can't prove it, and have done everything legally in your power. It's the nature of the legal system. You decide to go all Rambo on this dick, kick in his door, and beat the shit out of him. Who goes to jail? Not the guy who whacks it to kids. You do, for assault.

Think about it. It's very easy to make big-balls "I'd beat the shit out of him at first word" statements on the internet. So if I told you that random guy across the street touches kids, you'd immediately rush over there and pound him into the ground? I doubt it.

Am I sympathizing with child molesters? Absolutely not. It's the most perverted sexual crime imaginable and should be dealt with swiftly and harshly. My point is Paterno is just the "fall guy". He told the police(which were "real" police), and superiors. He did his part. Someone else dropped the ball, but "university janitor ignores sexual abuse" isn't as good of a headline as "Nationally recognized football coach allows child molestation in his program". It's the news people, don't believe every word of it.