The hideous allegations surrounding the Penn State scandal are yet another sobering reminder of the evil in the world. We needed that reminder like a hole in the head.
There is nothing worse than this disturbing victimization of children, especially under the guise of mentoring and teaching the local youth. It angers me to think about how those boys suffered; how these sick acts must have brought darkness and shame to their innocent lives. I certainly have sat around, speculating about who knew what, who turned their heads, and who should go down for this. Frankly, all they need to do is get these kids' moms in the room with the perpetrator(s) and it's a done deal.
But I am trying to focus on more productive things - things I can control. I pray that the children involved can find peace and healing after this firestorm subsides. If nothing else, this incident calls attention to our need to talk to our own kids. Tell them they can tell you anything. There is nothing they can't tell you. Tell them that no amount of clout or power will keep you from listening to or believing them. Tell them until they know it in their bones.
This is Veterans' Day. Today we honor those who served you and me without knowing our names. They fought, and many died, for the noblest of causes. They are the heroes that remind us that there is goodness in the world. There is light. There is selflessness. There is hope. I will fix my mind on honoring the good guys. After all, their virtuous work makes it possible for those boys to find justice and maybe even a little renewed faith in humanity.
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