When I walked into class last Thursday, I did not expect to hear about such a horrible story as the PSU controversy. I didn't listen to sports radio in the morning like I usually do so it was news to me and I didn't understand what to make of it at first. This is no small matter so the moment the news was leaked, the media took a hold and doesn't seem to want to let go. The first thing I thought to myself was: "Why in the world would a football coach, someone that everyone would deem as masculine and strong, want to molest boys? Let alone an older man at such high prestige?" Then I thought, "WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD PEOPLE COVER THIS UP? THOSE ARE CHILDREN!" Clearly, the people involved did not want to lose their jobs and risk the school having a bad reputation but their selfish acts have caused many victims years of distress and pain. The media puts so much emphasis on college football that society literally worship it, and they do everything to prevent anything that ruins the sport's image and prestige. So much that there are educated people protesting and protecting a criminal for negligence.
From an absolutist approach, Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, and colleagues have only themselves to blame. They lack moral values and they acted the way they did to protect themselves only. Not only did they resist reporting to proper authority, they continue to make excuses and to evade questions. They don't understand the magnitude of their crimes and how they affect so many people. No matter what they have done in the past, I firmly believe Penn State should immediately strip all associations with Paterno and Sandusky from their school and try to rebuild their image.
Marshal Truong KIN 332I
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