Should Joe Paterno Pay?
Paterno with Sandusky
Joe Paterno is more revered in Pennsylvania than William Penn himself. Paper Masters is a Pennsylvania company and we work closely with many universities across the state and trust me, the reverberation from the recent Penn State sex scandal runs deep in the academic community. Shame is the first and foremost feeling by many. And rightly so. What a horrific occurrence. Someone needs to pay, and I imagine Penn State will be forking it over in large sums very shortly, but Joe? Should Joe Paterno pay with a marred reputation? Is this the way Joe Paterno should exit?
Absolutely! We all love Joe but…bad call Joe. And what is worse, Paterno’s comment to the media upon deciding to retire…”With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” Really Joe? You need hindsight to know that turning your back on molestation is wrong and you should do more? Taking responsibility when there is a crime, a heinous crime, that is not being properly addressed or prosecuted is the responsibility of every citizen. It seems clear that Penn State made every effort to keep their campus free of Sandusky but that is not enough. One must think of the community he is being released into. Predators do not stop when easy access is taken away, they usually become more creative. Yes, Joe needs to pay; everyone involved needs to recognize that the victims deserve a voice that is listened to and given proper retribution. Men like Paterno, men that have achieved great heights in their career and have influence in their community, need to be examples, especially when children are involved.
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