Homophobia helps protect guys like Sandusky because

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15. Having Lots Of Power & Influence Doesn't Hurt Either...

I agree with the sentiment that Sandusky was mentally ill...his sexuality was abnormal and not right to be defined as gay or straight. This is not normal behavior of any hetero or gay person...and rightly that it is ostracized and criminalized. The one thing Sandusky had that allowed him to keep his predation going for so many years was his postion of power. He was second in command in one of the most reknown college football programs in the country (not counting its massive affect on the state of Pennsylvania) and also the head of a very public and popular charity. He used his power to intimidate his victims and then it was that same power that was used to cover up his activities.

This sorrid scandal can't be concluded until there's a thorough investigation of those within the Penn State athletic department that enabled Sandunsky (intimidated by his power) Now that it's gone we see the shell of a human...but also a convenient scapegoat for others who were complicit in what was a long term conspiracy.