So... I've been reading all day about how great a "man" Joe Paterno was. Well, I disagree. Joe Paterno was a GREAT college football coach. However, I feel, he was the worst kind of man. No matter what I accomplish in life, if I get accused of not doing enough to stop young boys from getting hurt, I won't be forgiven. For whatever reason, Joe Pa is getting a "I'm famous for being famous" pass.
Yes, I said it. With his name, in the town he resides and works, the most corrupt of cops would have listened to him. Why he didn't take it further than his school president, we'll never know. He made a conscious choice, at some point, to support his friend and his employer over trying to help some very hurt and scarred young boys. Understand that it was not a lapse in judgement or a misunderstanding. It was a conscious choice. He chose career over the livelihood of young boys. My reason for ranting on this is simple. I LOVE football and everything about it. However, NO accomplishment on the football field or as a coach can forgive the actions of a coward that chose career over children. That, alone, means he is NOT a "great man". He, in fact, is a coward and a worthless... in my eyes. NOTHING trumps the safety of our children, our future. NOTHING.
You may or may not like this post as much as my others. My purpose is not always to entertain. I just see this this way.
Til next time... Peace
Ben
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