Joe Paterno's statue should stay as a reminder of what is possible when priorities are wrong. It should be a required stop for all visiting athletes to put their endeavors into perspective. It's representaion in the minds of decent persons is obvious now. There need be no asterisk or additional epilogue added to the statue, because the chapter with Sandusky should be re-told verbally from generation to generation. Keeping the shame fresh on everyone's mind is the best way it doesn't again tomorrow, day by day, one day at a time. Penn State and its extended community can return to greatness the rightful, honorable way--by admitting its mistakes prominently.
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