A Deficiency of Love by Tim Henderson

Update 11.16.11: The talk that Tim Henderson delivered on Nov. 10, "A Deficiency of Love," and the abridged version, "Love Notices Wet Hair," are predicated on contrasting the reactions from various parties to the plights of victims two and six, respectively. The comparison made was based on the assumption that the account contained in the Grand Jury Presentment is both true and reasonably complete. Since the talk was given, the media has reported that Assistant Coach Mike McQueary claimed via email that he did indeed intervene to stop the rape he witnessed. Penn State Cru takes no position on these matters as we wait for the justice system to discover the facts of the case. It is likely that in the days ahead, more information from the presentment will come into question. Regardless of what facts are eventually revealed, the principles in this talk remain relevant. Our purpose is to reframe the Penn State tragedy so as to encourage individuals to examine the role that love plays in their own lives; not to assign blame or guilt to any parties involved.