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re: If Penn State Scandal occurred in the SEC , would we support a ban?
Posted on 7/13/12 at 9:04 am to therick711
Posted on 7/13/12 at 9:04 am to therick711
quote:This is true and the institution will pay out the nose for it. As it should. I just don't see where this is an NCAA or conference issue. It is a law enforcement, court and university issue.
No. In this case the institution as a legal person had a role to play in this matter. While the individuals should be punished, the legal person also failed through the failings of its agents. Penn State as an institution doesn't get to skate by saying it was the employees' fault. The institution acts through its employees.
It wouldn't upset me if they got the DP, but I think it is unnecessary and not likely to serve much of a purpose other than to give the public the pound of flesh they are craving for as a result of the awful crimes committed.
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Posted on 7/13/12 at 9:12 am to WDE24
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It wouldn't upset me if they got the DP, but I think it is unnecessary and not likely to serve much of a purpose other than to give the public the pound of flesh they are craving for as a result of the awful crimes committed.
Deterrence is a purpose. Rehabilitation is a purpose. Preventing recidivism is a purpose. All of these would be served by a one year ban. It would also be more effective than any fine, civil judgment, or censure. I'm not saying the DP is warranted or coming, but let's not pretend it wouldn't serve social goals not only at State College, but everywhere.
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