Got this email today from a distraught reader who didn't like my criticism of that other Joe (as in the one at Penn State):

"It is ludicrous for someone who spent decades worshipping in a cult that promoted child rape to disparage Joe Paterno."
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My reply:

"It’s anything but ludicrous.

"Paterno has lost much of his support from the Penn State’s Board of Trustees, and there are increasing calls on campus for him to leave, having disgraced the university. Paterno knew about Sandusky’s reported behavior way back in 2002 and did nothing—nothing—to contact police.

"Besides, you are just anti-Mormon (although faithful Mormons hate me for leaving their ranks and blowing the whistle on them).

"You are simply attempting to divert attention away from your chest-pounding love of Joe Paterno

"Joe’s toast (and, no, this time I’m not talking about the Mormon Joe Smith). I’m talking about your Joe:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/sports/ncaafootball/penn-state-said-to-be-planning-paternos-exit.html "



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"It is ludicrous for someone who spent decades worshipping in a cult that promoted child rape to disparage Joe Paterno."

Ouch.

I wonder where your correspondent has spent decades worshipping. Likely in the faith they were born into.

Funny how that works.

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AHA! Spherical Deity worship in all its forms!

Yes. And i've especially noticed the correlation between fundamentalist jesus worship and NASCAR...

Now I have to wonder, What Would Jesus Drive?

They said it is a conspiracy. Yes, everyone is involved in a giant conspiracy to disparage Joe Paterno!

No need for facts. Stick with the first conclusion you prefer: it's a conspiracy. Obviously anyone who is/was a Mormon would not be that astute. :-)

. . . demanding Paterno's head, like John the Baptist's, on a platter.

I have a colleague who proudly went to Penn State (and who today is hanging a Penn State banner upside down in mourning, no kidding), who is of the firm opinion that this scandal is going to take down the present university administration, not to mention Patron Saint Paterno.

Certainly, this colleague is part of the evil plot, too.

(And don't forget the ex-Mormons who are also secretly in on the act to depose the coach).

Geezus.



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When sexual abuse occurs and is found out, the correct response is disclosure followed by consequences for the abuser and protection for other vulnerable potential victims.

Cover-up is additional abuse against the victim.

Denial causes more anguish.

Everyone who doesn't report and protect is guilty of collusion in a horrific crime.

I can only read a little at a time as it is so disturbing and tragic on so many levels. The whole thing is disgusting. Sandusky shouldn't be the only one going to jail.

I find myself comparing this to the Catholic Church but also, of course, the Mormon Church. I can't remember the particulars but a while back someone posted about a person committing suicide on a temple grounds (several actually). Since it occurred on private property, they were able to keep it out of the news. Church security or campus security, they band together to cover their a$$es.

steve benson Wrote:
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> . . . demanding Paterno's head, like John the
> Baptist's, on a platter.
the act to depose the coach).

with cheerleaders dancing the part of Salome . . . .

What a ridiculous statement! I can't think of anyone alive doing more than you to expose the "cult that promoted child rape".

He gives sports fanatics a bad name.

. , , deems it important to remind fellow alums of Penn State's current winning record of 8 and 1.

This is how the nuts keep things in "perspective."



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