This whole Penn State Scandal is a strong example of how Functionalists fall short. I don’t see how any sane individual would be understanding of Sandusky’s disgusting acts; however, a functionalist might be more understanding about Joe Paterno’s, and others involved, actions, or better yet, lack there of. They might see the importance of protecting the football program’s reputation and as a means to avoid conflict might try and keep the whole issue hush hush. Now that the story’s out, the media, especially twitter, has done a good job at providing a lot of inside story to the general public that I believe is necessary for people to see. I find it absolutely ridiculous that students were protesting for Joe Paterno’s job. Despite how revered he may be as a coach the fact of the matter is that children were being raped, he knew this was going on, and he chose not to make the necessary actions to protect future victims. To put ones reputation and football before the lives of innocent children portrays how dreadfully warped the minds of people in power can become. Although I do believe the media has given a lot of coverage on the whole scandal, they have put way too much emphasis on how the events have effected Joe Paterno’s life and career rather than emphasizing those of the children. Personally, I feel enraged and scared that this whole thing happened and was kept under wraps for so long. I am enraged for obvious reasons but this news also frightens me because to hear that people who were so loved and respected could be involved in such a hateful and deceitful crime is terrorizing to me. Perhaps it was ignorance or denial and perhaps the people involved are feeling regret, not only for their ruined reputation, but because they truly recognize how hideous and wrong Sandusky’s actions were. However, this being said, it frightens me to think that people can be so wrapped up in their own world that they fail to recognize something as alarmingly unforgivable as rape.
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Abby Puente
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