Cheers for Penn State for firing coach

Joe Paterno “wished he had done more.” The young boys who were sexually molested for years share that thought. I find it disgusting that Paterno thought he could solve the problem by announcing he would retire at the end of the season.

A president, vice president, athletic director and a winning football coach all fired. Cheers for Penn State for having the decency to fire them all. That is a win for Penn State.

It is profoundly sad that ignoring the problem and winning at all costs apparently took priority over felony sexual crimes. Time out and reflect on the seriously affected young men.

From the sidelines, let us hope and pray the victims can physically and emotionally survive. That would be a greater win for Penn State.

Maureen Kern

Cedar Rapids