tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post8235099936016407755..comments2021-03-06T00:02:48.931-08:00Comments on The True Verdict: Why Joe Had To Go: The Disgrace of Penn StatePeter Romaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11972355057923761303noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-86138684716092798042011-11-23T21:34:08.497-08:002011-11-23T21:34:08.497-08:00Somebody did something wrong or it wouldn't be...Somebody did something wrong or it wouldn't be in the media "today" instead of in 10+ years ago!!! Im sorry but its a political thing where people try to cover their own &*(^ and save their reputation. Instead of a 10 year old boy's security and well-being. The University had an OBLIGATION not a responsibility; but now, they're held responsible and accountable. ALL Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-6432780677711110512011-11-12T03:25:36.727-08:002011-11-12T03:25:36.727-08:00Just had this exact conversation with my father at...Just had this exact conversation with my father at dinner last night. It disturbed me that he did not understand the concerns I had for the inaction of school officials in reporting this heinous behavior, alleged or otherwise. My father was a teacher and coach for over 30 yrs and it wasn't until I brought up the words "mandated reporter" did it finally click. School officials, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-55784476451631724682011-11-11T06:33:49.007-08:002011-11-11T06:33:49.007-08:00I don't understand how this has become about b...I don't understand how this has become about being "liberal". Pedophilia and child rape isn't a political issue, it's criminal. People from all points on the political spectrum have been accused of all kinds of sexual misconduct. This is about moral responsibility - something that all of us should be more concerned about. I'm not really concerned that Paterno was fired -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-1093335792116953652011-11-11T06:16:21.506-08:002011-11-11T06:16:21.506-08:00You took the word right out of my mouth. These ar...You took the word right out of my mouth. These are the same sentiments I spoke about with colleagues and my son. There is absolutely no reason or justification for why McQueary, Paterno, and everyone else who knew, did not intervene. To turn a blind eye to this type of treatment is reprehensible. Let us not forget that allegedly the District Attorney also received two complaints about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-81416762191976987042011-11-11T05:47:15.406-08:002011-11-11T05:47:15.406-08:00Paterno has an opportunity to call the greatest pl...Paterno has an opportunity to call the greatest play of his life.<br /><br />He should stand up – admit he made a terrible mistake, a mistake anyone who knows about bystander behavior knows we are all at risk of making and then call for more understanding about what happened. He should ask those who doubt he messed up how they would feel if it were there son, little brother or nephew in that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-11283882425585867042011-11-11T01:38:09.272-08:002011-11-11T01:38:09.272-08:00I'm a Nebraska fan. I hope we rape State Pen....I'm a Nebraska fan. I hope we rape State Pen. this weekend. <br /><br />It never occurred to JoePa to just once ask "So, what ever happened to that kid diddling thing I asked you to look in to?"AllenTeschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642075167018387980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-58546173683787609182011-11-10T21:39:37.077-08:002011-11-10T21:39:37.077-08:00If not wanting my children to be raped makes me a ...If not wanting my children to be raped makes me a "piss ant liberal", than that's ok with me. You wouldn't be saying that if it was your Little brother in the showers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-16305464514737889412011-11-10T19:44:22.712-08:002011-11-10T19:44:22.712-08:00I certainly hope that none of the rioters were adm...I certainly hope that none of the rioters were administration of justice or Law students! If s they should be expelled along with anyone on the coaching staff, football team or any other teams this piece of garbage ever came into contact with. I am a retired cop. born in Pittsburgh raised in Bloomsburg and have watched Penn State since I was a Kid. It seemed like Paterno had been there forever. .Robert Cochran, retired Florida LEOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-47930662926894851602011-11-10T19:36:10.921-08:002011-11-10T19:36:10.921-08:00Now Jopa is Jo-pimp. Next you guys will be saying ...Now Jopa is Jo-pimp. Next you guys will be saying he's a black rapper on the weekend. What a pile of crap. Hope no one decides to make a allegation against one of your co-workers that cost you your job for not doing enough........ Mcqueary was there... why didn't he do something then....why is he not being called out?........this is not about the kids, it is about the name....the figure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-209309744930550812011-11-10T18:54:32.721-08:002011-11-10T18:54:32.721-08:00I am definitely not understanding what the comment...I am definitely not understanding what the comments about liberals have to do with anything, but that is irrelevant to the situation at hand. <br />What IS relevant is that he didn't fulfill his moral obligation as a HUMAN BEING. There was an article on CNN earlier that showed the mural in front of the university bookstore that had painted Sandusky out of it and put a blue ribbon in it's Mary Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-44116014497463402262011-11-10T17:15:28.558-08:002011-11-10T17:15:28.558-08:00Surprised to see anyone defending JoPa anymore. Ev...Surprised to see anyone defending JoPa anymore. Even if you know someone is a "good guy" or has a good reputation, if someone tells you they witnessed him in a shower, raping a 10 year old you should ask questions and it woyld be your duty to tell someone. Either to get to see if what was said was true and get them sent to jail or to see if someone was telling lies about your friend andJakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-39379586215625358802011-11-10T17:09:01.825-08:002011-11-10T17:09:01.825-08:00I think the real fact is Joe reported what he was ...I think the real fact is Joe reported what he was told. He did not see the act. He was taking the word of a former player that was making a allegation of child rape on a man that at the time had a golden reputation and a considerable amount of political pull with in a tightly nit campus community. Sandusky was also a very close friend and long time college of Joe.<br /> if a Neighbor- hood kid Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-9386088315316591582011-11-10T17:07:54.435-08:002011-11-10T17:07:54.435-08:00Unfortunately the old quote is so true "all t...Unfortunately the old quote is so true "all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing". This case proves that point. When people value human life and dignity more thsn money or sports the world will be a better place. Thank you for writing the best piece i have read on this story.Noreennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-37070141060323575452011-11-10T17:03:32.350-08:002011-11-10T17:03:32.350-08:00Couldn't agree more with this article. JoPa ma...Couldn't agree more with this article. JoPa may be a great person but what he did, or rather didn't do, is how evil can exist. He took an ineffective step and thought that taking that step was enough. It was a pattern of behavior evident at all levels in the school and a total loss of perspective on what it means to be human.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-38301314787092205122011-11-10T16:59:25.715-08:002011-11-10T16:59:25.715-08:00JoPa is a great man and does not deserve this. he ...JoPa is a great man and does not deserve this. he reported it to his boss and that was all he could do. The liberal press are killing him just like they are killing Herman Cain. Just don't like a success story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-28788091541440793192011-11-10T16:48:02.886-08:002011-11-10T16:48:02.886-08:00Excellent article Peter. I am very sorry for the f...Excellent article Peter. I am very sorry for the first anonymous that made those horror coments. Weak brain...very week brainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-27690370710382280892011-11-10T16:47:42.272-08:002011-11-10T16:47:42.272-08:00Do you realize that there are now accusations that...Do you realize that there are now accusations that:<br /><br />1) Former assistant Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky was forced by Penn State to retire in 1999 in exchange for a university coverup of his actions with underage boys.<br /><br />2) Rumors are being investigated that Sandusky and Second Mile, a non-profit Sandusky founded in 1977 to help children, was pimping young boys to wealthy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-85738939112172342642011-11-10T16:31:14.474-08:002011-11-10T16:31:14.474-08:00Well written, well said. A lot of people have a lo...Well written, well said. A lot of people have a lot to answer for and yes, Paterno needed to go. I pray for these poor children, and for those who would not have suffered had Paterno and his colleagues done what morally they should have!Will Van Heuvellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-10293551296312331252011-11-10T16:25:13.651-08:002011-11-10T16:25:13.651-08:00Any adult who saw a 10 y/o being raped should have...Any adult who saw a 10 y/o being raped should have picked up whatever was at hand and stopped the son of a bitch doing the raping. Call it as it is, this was cover up BIG TIME!!!! They should all be in jail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-28901218828431151122011-11-10T16:16:18.606-08:002011-11-10T16:16:18.606-08:00Very well written. I am a fan of Penn State and ha...Very well written. I am a fan of Penn State and have been for years, but when I read about what JoPa knew and when he knew it I KNEW he needed to be fired. He will be fortunate if he does not get sued, keeping his mouth shut put more kids at risk and that cannot be forgiven. Sorry, Joe, you messed up big time!Johnny R, Ontarionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-81086567830828004052011-11-10T16:12:41.779-08:002011-11-10T16:12:41.779-08:00You are right with this and thank you for writing ...You are right with this and thank you for writing it. Any man or woman who knows about child abuse has a duty to report it immediately to the police. Anything else is just enabling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-61572965732716764002011-11-10T16:12:06.990-08:002011-11-10T16:12:06.990-08:00Spot on Peter! It is not about football, at all, b...Spot on Peter! It is not about football, at all, but about the abuse of an innocent child. This situation sickens me on so many levels. I just cannot understand how these men, who knew what happened, did nothing to stop Sandusky and stop the abuse he was inflicting on these children. To sweep this under the rug just to protect the real money maker for Penn State - the almighty footbal program - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-34497132598745814472011-11-10T16:11:47.447-08:002011-11-10T16:11:47.447-08:00It's about money, because people will now be l...It's about money, because people will now be lining up with their lawyers to say they were molested so they can cash in. Joe should have been allowed the dignity of the last game!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687470399930841591.post-85115743054615255092011-11-10T16:09:40.334-08:002011-11-10T16:09:40.334-08:00Screw you. JoPa did nothing wrong. He is a f*cking...Screw you. JoPa did nothing wrong. He is a f*cking scapegoat and handholding piss ant liberals like you just want to make an example. This is bullsh*t!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com