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Parents Talk: What's Your Reaction To Penn State Predator--And Alleged Coverup?

Are all kids in danger of being taken advantage of? What do you say about those who saw something and didn't call the cops?

The news of the scandal at Penn State University this week has caused an uproar--and not just at Penn State, where students rioted and overturned cars after the school's board of trustees fired legendary head football coach Joe Paterno.

The board said Paterno, and several other officials, conveniently looked the other way as one of Paterno's coaches, Jerry Sandusky, abused children.

Coaches at and have called the Penn State actions "despicable" and "horrible."

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What do you think? Were coaches who allegedly turned a blind eye to child abuse enablers of the crime?

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What can parents do to ensure their children don't become victims?

Scroll down to the comments section and weigh in.


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