We can take pride in our exceptionality and believe others should learn our tongue. Alternatively, we can recognize the great opportunity to increase our national skillset and be able to communicate with people in the world’s second largest economy.

To Central Pennsylvania, Joe Paterno and his team are of far greater importance than the professional Steelers or Eagles could ever hope to be.

Our gut reactions and analyses have foundations in what we have been taught. However, we actually cannot know. We cannot relate.