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station19 said:
You should probably re-think that comment.
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Uh, no. He's been answering questions about his motive/intent ever since he revealed that the inspiration behind his most popular song was a picture of a little girl in a riding outfit. He maintains it's an innocent song, I find it creepy.
 

Breakin' The Plane said:
Uh, no. He's been answering questions about his motive/intent ever since he revealed that the inspiration behind his most popular song was a picture of a little girl in a riding outfit. He maintains it's an innocent song, I find it creepy.
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Sounds like your mind goes directly to pedophilia.

Keep in mind others don't necessarily think like you.
 

station19 said:
Sounds like your mind goes directly to pedophilia.

Keep in mind others don't necessarily think like you.
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Somebody made a comment that Neil Diamond would be shocked to hear that his song was about pedophilia. I simply said that I highly doubted he'd be shocked, as he's been answering questions about that for five years. So yes, my mind went straight to pedophilia, as you know, that was the subject that someone else brought up.

If you think I'm the first person to correlate Sweet Caroline with being more than a little bit creepy, I've got a bridge to sell you.
 

Breakin' The Plane said:
Somebody made a comment that Neil Diamond would be shocked to hear that his song was about pedophilia. I simply said that I highly doubted he'd be shocked, as he's been answering questions about that for five years. So yes, my mind went straight to pedophilia, as you know, that was the subject that someone else brought up.

If you think I'm the first person to correlate Sweet Caroline with being more than a little bit creepy, I've got a bridge to sell you.
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How much, and where?
 


I didn't know that Caroline Kennedy was the inspiration to "Sweet Caroline" . . . and I don't care. Anyone who immediately equates this song with pedophilia probably needs to go on a neighborhood watch list (and not ever listen to the song).

What happened at Penn State is deplorable and they were severely punished, but I think people are now just stretching every element of the program and environment at Penn State looking for boogeymen that simply aren't there and this is an example of that.
 

After watching the video, they should drop it. That was pretty weak.

Pitt does a much better job.

 

station19 said:
After watching the video, they should drop it. That was pretty weak.

Pitt does a much better job.

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Great video link Station19 - pretty impressive job by the Pitt fans. I wish we had a tradition like that, no matter what it is!

Go Gophers!!
 



















Gopher Lady

It may be just me but the link seems not to be working.
 

Killjoy said:
It may be just me but the link seems not to be working.
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So odd - it just stopped working for me too when I tried to refresh it. Wonder if they took it down? Here's another article:

http://www.abc27.com/story/19767600/sandusky-releases-statement-to

The audio isn't working on the end of this one either. This is the statement:

" I'm responding to the worst loss of my life. First, I looked at myself. Over and over, I asked why? Why didn't we have a fair opportunity to prepare for trial? Why have so many people suffered as a result of false allegations? What's the purpose? Maybe it will help others; some vulnerable children who could be abused, might not be because of all the publicity.

That would be nice, but I'm not sure about it. I would cherish the opportunity to become a candle for others, as they have been a light for me. They could take away my life, they could make me out as a monster, they could treat me as a monster, but they can't take away my heart. In my heart, I know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts.

My wife has been my only sex partner that was after marriage. Our love continues. A young man who was dramatic a veteran accuser, and always sought attention, started everything. He was joined by a well-orchestrated effort of the media, investigators, the system, Penn State, psychologists, civil attorneys and other accusers.

They won. I've wondered what they really won: Attention, financial gain, prestige… will all be temporary. Before you blame me, as others have, look at everything and everybody. Look at the preparation for the trial and the trial. Compare it to others. Think about what happened. Why, and who made it happen?

Evaluate the accusers and their families. Realize they didn't come out of isolation. The accusers were products of many more people and experiences than me. Look at their confidants and their honesty. Think about how easy it was for them to turn on me given the information, attention and potential perks. I never labeled or put down them or their families. I tried and I cared, then asked for the same. Please realize all came to the Second Mile because of issues. Some of those may remain.

We will continue to fight. We didn't lose the proven facts, evidence, accurate locations and times. Anything can be said. We lost to speculation and stories that were influenced by people who wanted to convict me. We must fight unfairness and consistency and dishonesty. People need to be portrayed for who they really are. We've not been complainers. When we couldn't have kids, we adopted.

When we didn't have time to prepare for a trial, we still gave it our best. We will fight for another chance. We have given many second chances, and now we'll ask for one. It will take more than our effort. Justice will have to be more than just a word; fairness more than just a dream. It will take others: somebody apolitical with the courage to listen, to think about the unfairness, to have the guts to stand up and take the road less traveled. I ask for the strength to handle everything and willingness to surrender only to God, regardless of the outcome."
 

Tweet from @BreakingNews: "Former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky sentenced to 30-60 years in prison - @BloombergNews, @Reuters"

Go Gophers!!
 


Well, ya all...being a sort of red neck MN hillbilly, brought up in the hills of SE MN where the heiffers were cute, I think the proper sentence would have been to hang him by the balls. When either the balls break lose or the rope breaks, as soon as he hits the ground we let the junk yard dogs have at him.
 




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