Thursday, November 17, 2011

Distance Learning Assignment PSU Sandusky Scandal

Everytime I learn new information about the Sandusky case it somehow tops my previous 'shocking' reaction to the previous news. The information that continues to come up regarding the case becomes more and more shocking and disgusting at the same time. The people involved, the rioting Penn State students, Sandusky's attorney, just everything. When I heard the interviews of both Sandusky and his attorney I couldn't believe the answers to the questions they had. To me that way the interviews went seems like evidence enough to clearly show that Sandusky is guilty. The media presents the information to the public taking sides with the victims (thankfully) and in my opinion it would help when it comes to making sure the outcome is what it should be. I think It's really important for the victims to speak and for them to understand that it's okay for them to do so just to make sure justice is served. It would be really hard for the victims, but I think it would provide really evidence for the case. Kerrie brought it up in class about how the NCAA has not said anything of the issue which seems odd because they are a very important factor when it comes to power in college athletics. It seems as though the media are in control when it comes to power in this story, and for once they actually seem to be portraying the most morally correct viewpoint, which I think is odd for our society since the news always seems to drift off into topics that are not necessarily important. I hope since the media are the major focus that they continue to provide this viewpoint that Sandusky is guilty.

Nylene H. Kin332I Sec03

1 comment:

Kerrie Kauer said...

I agree completely. And it is very surprising that the NCAA has not spoken out on the scandal year and the fact that the media is being the main outlet on this scandal. Usually the media doesn't always portray the fit thing but that isn't the case with this scandal. I'm glad the media isn't being lenient on Sandusky and everyone else involved in this scandal (victims excluded).

Chelsea Richardson
KIN 332I