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好久没有在“时事”这个标签下写点东西了，生活的忙碌和伴随成长而开阔的眼界，让我想要写下一点东西时越来越顾忌重重，尤其是对某些事情的观点和看法，总是觉得自己一时的感慨会留于片面，从而惮于开口，没有办法像以前那样“无知无畏”的随性而为。不过有时想想，自己又不是多么了不起的人物，随便说说又有何妨，而且无论多么的平和和片面，都是自己真实的想法，自己写给自己看，总是没有错的吧；而且来美三月有余，关于这边的社会生态，也真的是应该写下一点来了，于是就有了这么一篇。
最近两天，学校里到处架着长枪短炮，各路记者守候在主楼前面，追踪Jerry Sandusky丑闻的最新进展。Jerry Sandusky之前是宾州立橄榄球队的防守教练，被指控在15年间对8名甚至更多的男童进行了性侵。根据现在披露的消息，宾州立橄榄球队的传奇教练Joe Paterno对Sandusky在2002年的一起性侵事件知情，他当时向体育部门的主管进行了汇报，但最终此事没有向司法部门上报。随着近期Sandusky被起诉，这些事情才被披露出来，舆论一片哗然，虽然Joe Paterno在司法上没有任何的过失和不当，但是鉴于他作为公众人物的声望，整个社会都在质疑他的不作为。Joe Paterno是美国大学橄榄球联赛中的传奇人物，为宾州立工作超过了六十年，担任主教练也已经有46年了，上上周在对UIUC的比赛中球队取得胜利，使他刚刚成为联赛历史上获胜场次最多的功勋教练，学校的人都亲切地称他为Joe Pa，他也是我最早知道的关于宾州立的big guy。关于这件事请，周二学校董事会给全体校友发了一封email:
Statement by The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University is outraged by the horrifying details contained in the Grand Jury Report. As parents, alumni and members of the Penn State Community, our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these terrible events, especially the tragedies involving children and their families. We cannot begin to express the combination of sorrow and anger that we feel about the allegations surrounding Jerry Sandusky. We hear those of you who feel betrayed and we want to assure all of you that the Board will take swift, decisive action.
At its regular meeting on Friday, November 11, 2011, the Board will appoint a Special Committee, members of which are currently being identified, to undertake a full and complete investigation of the circumstances that gave rise to the Grand Jury Report. This Special Committee will be commissioned to determine what failures occurred, who is responsible and what measures are necessary to insure that this never happens at our University again and that those responsible are held fully accountable. The Special Committee will have whatever resources are necessary to thoroughly fulfill its charge, including independent counsel and investigative teams, and there will be no restrictions placed on its scope or activities. Upon the completion of this investigation, a complete report will be presented at a future public session of the Board of Trustees.
Penn State has always strived for honesty, integrity and the highest moral standards in all of its programs. We will not tolerate any violation of these principles. We educate over 95,000 students every year and we take this responsibility very seriously. We are dedicated to protecting those who are placed in our care. We promise you that we are committed to restoring public trust in the University.
虽然昨天白天Joe Pa表示会在赛季结束后辞职，但是晚上快十一点的时候收到了校董事会的另一封声明：
Board of Trustees announces leadership changes at Penn State Wednesday, November 9, 2011 The Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees and Graham Spanier have decided that, effective immediately, Dr. Spanier is no longer president of the University. Additionally, the board determined that it is in the best interest of the University for Joe Paterno to no longer serve as head football coach, effective immediately.
The board has named Dr. Rodney A. Erickson, executive vice president and provost, as the interim president of the University. Tom Bradley, assistant coach, has been named interim head football coach.
这个为学校服务将近一生的八十多岁的老人，甚至连周末对内布拉加斯的比赛都等不到了，连同他一起被辞退的还有校长Graham Spanier，他作为校长已经在宾州立工作了16年，昨天之前，他是全美在任校长中任期最长的人。代理校长Rodney Erickson今天也发了信件：
This is one of the saddest weeks in the history of Penn State. It has been difficult to comprehend the horrific nature of the allegations that were revealed in the Attorney General's presentment last week. As a member of the Penn State community for 34 years, as a parent, and as a grandfather, I find the charges as they have been described to be devastating, and my heart goes out to those who have been victimized and their families. This is a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, and it will take some time to bring a measure of understanding and resolution to the community.
In addition to the legal process under way, Penn State's Board of Trustees has authorized a full investigation "...to determine what failures occurred, who is responsible, and what measures are necessary to insure that this never happens at our University again and that those responsible are held fully accountable." As those involved pursue their cases, I also urge you, as Penn Staters, to be patient, to avoid speculation, and to refrain from passing judgment until the facts are known.
As you are now aware, the Board of Trustees has asked me to serve as the interim president of Penn State effective immediately. I undertake these duties with a firm sense of resolve, and I ask for your support as we move forward. And move forward, we must and we will.
Penn State has a long and storied tradition that has endured for more than 150 years. Our roots are deep, our constitution is resilient, and the importance of our work is as vital today as it was last week - perhaps even more so in the face of such adversity. We are 96,000 students, 46,000 employees, and more than a half a million alumni. We are 24 campuses across the Commonwealth and a World Campus. We are a university that is committed to its core values of honesty, integrity, and community. We are a university that will rebuild the trust and confidence that so many people have had in us for so many years.
Through your conduct every day, you can play a role in restoring the integrity, honor, and pride that have always characterized Penn State. I share your anger and sadness in this time, but always remember that your actions reflect on the entire Penn State community. Please set an example that will make us all proud. Moving forward is the only responsible course to take in the coming months. I ask for the full support of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni, and in return I will do my best to lead this institution through the challenges ahead.
Thank you for being a part of Penn State.
周三晚上校董会的决定出来的时候，很多学生在校园里集会，抗议董事会的决定，希望Joe Pa能够留任。
以上就是我目前知道的事态的进展，这次事件在全美都引起了不小的波澜：不仅仅是因为娈童案件，更是因为知情者的瞒报而导致的更多儿童的受侵让人们反思道德和法律的界限到底要怎样划定，而且还有因为这个事件而导致的两位大人物的下台，让人多多少少有些伤感。虽然身为学校的一员，而且看到校长的"Thank you for being a part of Penn State"也挺感动的，但老实讲，因为我是刚来，而且本来就是客居他乡，至少现在来讲，对生活的环境并没有多大的认同感，所以我对这件事情的反应并没有和其他美国学生或State College的居民完全一致的角度和感受，没有他们那样强烈的震惊、感伤、矛盾和复杂。我关注到的是整个事情的处理过程和处理速度。
从事情被披露到现在，不过一周的时间，虽然检方还没有做出任何的判决或更新的进展，但是宾州立的校董会做了他们的决定和处理。虽然要辞退一位深受爱戴和尊敬的教练和一个功勋卓著的校长对校董会而言肯定是非常艰难的决定，但是正如校董会的副主席在新闻发布会上说的："Joe Paterno is no longer the football coach, effective immediately. It was necessary for the long-term views of the university which is much larger than athletic programs. … Our job was to make this determination. … I think in the long-term, we’ve done the right thing."，从学校长远发展的角度讲，校董会还是顶着巨大的压力做了这样的决定。
联想到国内的一些危机事件，我觉得美国社会在处理这个事件上至少有两点值得我们学习：一个是整个事件的透明性；另外一个是危机处理的坚决性和彻底性——虽然国内出了事情也会问责，也会有官员下马，这较之前是有进步的，但总感觉在一定程度上还是冲着安抚民意去的，冲着短期平息事件而去，真正的反思和反省似乎要打些折扣。我并不是说美国什么都好，但是至少这件事情的处理上，让我看到了我们在危机管理中的不足。
整个事情让人伤感，无论是那些无辜的孩童，还是因此受到牵连的Joe Pa和校长，都有一些悲情的色彩。但愿正义能够得到伸张，学校能够度过这个难关，继续向前。
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