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(11-11-2011 08:12 AM)princessbuttercup1963 Wrote: Absolute best article written about these horrific crimes and the lack of effort by anyone to save these kids!!! Long but well worth reading. Great effort to report the facts of this case.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.s..._sand.html
You're right, that was the best recap of what has happened to-date. The more I read, the more flabbergasted I become knowing how much and for how long Sandusky got away with. SMH
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(11-11-2011 07:51 AM)kabluey Wrote: On CNN, at least one of them is very mature, showing extreme compassion toward previous and later victims (via his mother via CNN). The trauma that isn't shared I'm sure is immense.
This, and the Catholic Church scandal, emphasize the point that individuals should not be given too much power, and NO ONE and NO INSTITUTION deserves sycophantic support and loyalty.
Questioning things is good. Better than silent acquiescence to the status quo.
Very true. As someone who works exclusively with youth this makes me sick.
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(11-11-2011 12:05 PM)ballen Wrote: (11-11-2011 08:12 AM)princessbuttercup1963 Wrote: Absolute best article written about these horrific crimes and the lack of effort by anyone to save these kids!!! Long but well worth reading. Great effort to report the facts of this case.
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.s..._sand.html
You're right, that was the best recap of what has happened to-date. The more I read, the more flabbergasted I become knowing how much and for how long Sandusky got away with. SMH
I just hope if the university I loved was involved with something this heinous that I would recognize it. Somehow we really can get off track with our love of sports.
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