Michael Vick: Obama Thankful Eagles Gave Quarterback A Chance

[stealthee]

Animal cruelty would not ever bring a death penalty. Virginia couldn't bring charges because it would have been double jeapordy.

[CoopKill]

I absolutely despise people who conduct, promote, and condone willful acts against pets that have been bread through time to be subservient to humans for emotional gain.

I have owned 6 pits, 4 of which are/were rescues. I am in no way a pita freak, or a tree huger. I hunt elk/deer (archery), I fish, and every now and then enjoy upland game bird hunting.

If you have actually owned a pit and KNOW what kind of dog they really are, and have personally seen a staged fight, I doubt you would brush this aside as easily. I have a deep HATRED for Vick and all that breed for this reason. It literally turns my stomach thinking about it as i type.

I agree with the time served for the offense philosophy. I do not agree with how the prick was idolized by some youth because of his status in the NFL and the dog fighting bit. Yes, idolized. Younger guys at work could do nothing but talk about him and how he was framed and so on when he got out. One of the local tv stations did interviews on the subject and it was for the most part pathetic...


Sorry for the rant. It hits a nerve...

[mb3000]

The only thing I don't like about that is

A convicted criminal should never be on a level playing field as the rest of the law abiding citizens... they had their chance at level playing field and messed up... so now they should start at the bottom and work their way back up. The only reason Vick was picked up is because he is an amazing athlete. If it would have been a lesser known NFL player his career would have been done at the drop of the gavel.

He payed his debt to society. When he first got out of jail he had to prove that he could still play. Evidently he can, because he is now one of the best qb's in the country.

The NFL is definatly part of the work force, those guys work hard every single day. You can't just show up game day and expect to preform. They are all essentially working under the head coach, who is the manager, and the owner, as an employee of the franchise.

[CoopKill]

Owning/selling fighting paraphernalia, fighting, or spectating in WA or OR are all felonies punishable by 5yrs

Check your state here...

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[93STLTH]

Looks like with tonights performance, that Vick guaranteed that Tom Brady will win the MVP award.

[onebadmollafolla]

Vick can find the highest point in his house and fall on a sharp object. I hope he ends up in a wheelchair to end his career.

[NickS VR4]

So do you all think that those who have committed crime should never be forgiven? There is a reason why so many of those who are arrested once, continue to be arrested in the future, and create a criminal career for themselves. Someone that has a criminal record, and is poor has no chance of having a normal life again. If we give them jobs, then maybe crime would go down. Instead, they will be a drain on the system.

[TonyM]

I'm a huge dog lover and was disgusted at what Mike Vick did. But honestly, the way he handled himself afterwards shows the true person he is. He never bitched, never complained, just did his time and paid his debt. He volunteers around Philly and seems to be doing all he can to turn a new page in his life. THAT, I have admiration for. Better than all the other whiney baby celebs out there who weasel out of their 5th DWI or 4th possession charge for that pound of blow in their Bentley. At least Vick owned up and paid his debt.

And he's playing his ass off to boot.

I can't fault him.


As for Obama, I seriously wish he'd just shut the fuck up. I'm tired of hearing his 'thoughts' on every damned subject.

[Roybatty]

Obumbler certainly jinxed the Iggles. They should have played Sunday; hate to agree with Rendell on anything....but how often does Buffalo or Pittsburgh postpone a game

The only person who should say no one deserves a second chance is that perfect individual who has never made a mistake.

[green-lantern]

So do you all think that those who have committed crime should never be forgiven? There is a reason why so many of those who are arrested once, continue to be arrested in the future, and create a criminal career for themselves. Someone that has a criminal record, and is poor has no chance of having a normal life again. If we give them jobs, then maybe crime would go down. Instead, they will be a drain on the system.

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I'm a huge dog lover and was disgusted at what Mike Vick did. But honestly, the way he handled himself afterwards shows the true person he is. He never bitched, never complained, just did his time and paid his debt. He volunteers around Philly and seems to be doing all he can to turn a new page in his life. THAT, I have admiration for. Better than all the other whiney baby celebs out there who weasel out of their 5th DWI or 4th possession charge for that pound of blow in their Bentley. At least Vick owned up and paid his debt.

And he's playing his ass off to boot.

I can't fault him.


As for Obama, I seriously wish he'd just shut the fuck up. I'm tired of hearing his 'thoughts' on every damned subject.

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Obumbler certainly jinxed the Iggles. They should have played Sunday; hate to agree with Rendell on anything....but how often does Buffalo or Pittsburgh postpone a game

The only person who should say no one deserves a second chance is that perfect individual who has never made a mistake.

And this!

He doesn't seem to be the good luck charm.