E-Mails Suggest Paterno Role in Silence on Sandusky

[als463]

Originally Posted by Greek_or_Geek?

Time after time you go out of your way to prove what an ignorant idiot you are.

I don't always agree with anything she says (practically never) but, resorting to name-calling because someone disagrees with you? It's pretty hard to take your stance seriously when you act like that. Yes, you were ASSUMING that Penn Staters were concerned about our "football program/ hero" and to think that people who currently attend or have attended aren't being shaken by this as well, is pretty ignorant on your part (see, I can name-call too). Do you have ANY IDEA how many of my sisters have been harassed by strangers or, in some cases, by co-workers and supervisors because of everything going on? No, you don't! So, maybe you should take that into account before you start acting like this doesn't affect MANY people on a grand scale. For those of us who work with at-risk youth (many of whom have been victimized) don't try telling me that we all care about our program and NOT about kids.

[NutBrnHair]

Geez... thanks.

[als463]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Geez... thanks.

I hope I didn't offend you. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. I was just saying that we don't always see eye-to-eye on certain issues (tiers/ rankings). It was not a slight against you. I still think you are a wonderful person. I apologize if I hurt your feelings.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by als463

I hope I didn't offend you. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. I was just saying that we don't always see eye-to-eye on certain issues (tiers/ rankings). It was not a slight against you. I still think you are a wonderful person. I apologize if I hurt your feelings.

No, no we're cool. I should have copied GreekGeek's quote, but it was so nasty I didn't want to repost it.

[als463]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

No, no we're cool. I should have copied GreekGeek's quote, but it was so nasty I didn't want to repost it.

Okay, good. I do not purposely go out of my way to offend people on here (unless they sit around and start bashing various sororities/ fraternities). I really like what DeltaBetaBaby said. She hit the nail on the head. I'm sure we will see many things come from these horrible events. I pray for the victims.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by als463

Okay, good. I do not purposely go out of my way to offend people on here (unless they sit around and start bashing various sororities/ fraternities). I really like what DeltaBetaBaby said. She hit the nail on the head. I'm sure we will see many things come from these horrible events. I pray for the victims.

Illinois has already passed a new law that greatly expands the number of state employees who are mandated reporters. I've been notified that I should expect further information on training to arrive shortly.

[DrPhil]

I think we had an earlier thread that addressed how this is about institutional dynamics and not about Penn State specifically. I, for one, have never given a damn about Penn State and did not start giving a damn because of this situation. I care about those kids, Sandusky being found guilty, and the institutional dynamics that made this possible at Penn State and any institution.

Originally Posted by als463

I don't always agree with anything she says (practically never) but, resorting to name-calling because someone disagrees with you? It's pretty hard to take your stance seriously when you act like that. Yes, you were ASSUMING that Penn Staters were concerned about our "football program/ hero" and to think that people who currently attend or have attended aren't being shaken by this as well, is pretty ignorant on your part (see, I can name-call too). Do you have ANY IDEA how many of my sisters have been harassed by strangers or, in some cases, by co-workers and supervisors because of everything going on? No, you don't! So, maybe you should take that into account before you start acting like this doesn't affect MANY people on a grand scale. For those of us who work with at-risk youth (many of whom have been victimized) don't try telling me that we all care about our program and NOT about kids.

There are Penn Staters who are only concerned with the football team, reputation of the school, and other things of minimal importance. Penn Staters are not monolithic and cannot be painted with a broad brush.

As for your sisters, if they fear for their safety tell them to call 911. If they fear for their Penn State pride or inconvenience tell them to brush it off and get over it.