#23. Penn State Scandal

When I first heard the story of the Penn State Scandal I was confused and unsure, because I didn't have all the facts so I didn't understand what the big deal was. After reading and doing more research on the story I can confidently say that what I feel is sadness, and disappointment. Sadness for the families and children who had to experience the assault and confusion, sadness for the students who watched the horror unfold of their beloved school and faculty. I feel disappointment in the adults. Respected adults, who as teaches and coaches have a responsibility to protect the students. These are role models who are shaping the lives of people in their community. They are supposed to set an example...and DO THE RIGHT THING. The right thing was to go to the police. Not stop at the top of the faculty so the accused could receive a slap on the wrist. A full investigation should have been made NINE years ago! Instead of reporting an assault that would have made sure no other children had to suffer, the people at the school did their best to protect their school programs, and their football team. And now they're being forced into embarrassing defeat. One thing that is greater than losing a football game? Losing the respect of people who once looked up to you.