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DIVINE HYPOCRISY

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I have watched as appalled and shocked as anyone at the disgusting details of the Penn State scandal. The sexual abuse and ensuing cover up are people at their worst. The outrage has been all encompassing. It seems every American has weighed in on the events and the ensuing scrutiny has brought down a university president, athletic director, and legendary head coach. Some have screamed for the abolition of the football program and the boarding up of the doors of the university. To think that such an esteemed academic institution would be a party to such acts is unfathomable to many. This university has been entrusted with young men and women and have willing shucked their responsibility. These institutions exist to educate and guide our young men and women. Instead some have abused their power and the young people entrusted to their care. If such actions and ensuing cover up had occurred with animals at PetSmart then PetSmart would already be sitting empty. If such act

THE UNITED STATES OF HYPOCRISY

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We have heard the details of the Penn State crimes. Jerry Sandusky, former long-time football assistant, molested children(s) on campus. Sandusky is a pervert and a sick individual. He is a predator. I do not believe anyone will argue with these facts. Beyond these facts, opinions will vary regarding the actions/inactions of others involved. Mike McCreary a 28 year old graduate assistant football coach WITNESSED the molestation. Upon witnessing the molestation (anal rape between Sandusky and a 10 year old child) he called his father. The NEXT MORNING McCreary and his father spoke with Joe Paterno the long-time head football coach of Penn State. TWO DAYS LATER Paterno reported the statements of McCreary to Paterno's supervisor, the Athletic Director. During the next NINE YEARS no one found it necessary to report the rape of a ten year old to the proper authorities (police). Since these revelations have been made PUBLIC the Penn State Athletic Director, President