I must admit, I'm happy that the Eagles signed Vick and frankly don't understand those who still harbor ill will towards the man. Did he do a terrible, horrible thing? Absolutely. Did he pay the price by going to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary (not your country club variety white collar prison) - yes. Has this whole sad situation caused him to go bankrupt - yes. Does everyone deserve a second chance...positively.
Michael Vick now works with the Humane Society speaking out on their behalf. He's learned a very expensive lesson. If he proves that he's not worthy, then he will have failed no one more than himself. But from all the feedback on him, including interviews with his mentor, Tony Dungy, the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell and others...it seems like this young man has turned his life around.
And...the Eagles have added clauses to his contract that stipulate his off-the-field behavior as well as his on-the-field performance.
So, here's to everyone who has ever made a mistake (big or small), and...let's hear it for Michael Vick and wish him the best of luck!
Dan, I hope you're right; but my personal belief is that Vick is a sociopath who would do it all over again IF he thought that he could get away with it.
ReplyDeleteI've made countless mistakes, especially when I was younger. Nevertheless, brutally killing hundreds of animals reflects a total void of moral fiber. The man doesn't have a conscience.