…But Isn't The Real Question Which One Is More <i>Now</i>?
(AP)
Among the printable ways I could describe it, how about …. Trouble?
CNN’s sports anchor Larry Smith was on the frequently-unwatchable “Nancy Grace” program last week, discussing the Michael Vick story. Grace was wondering why Michael Vick wasn’t choosing to face the media to discuss the federal case being brought against him and showed a clip of Kobe Bryant – during his sexual assault case – sitting before a throng of reporters, with his wife at his side. The discussion went like this:
Grace: That is Kobe Bryant after rape allegations were leveled against him, which he beat, I might add. And sitting next to him in that exact presser was his wife.Yeah, Nancy. You just heard what you thought you heard. CNN’s Larry Smith was saying that Michael Vick’s potential crime was “much worse” than the rape charges made against Kobe Bryant. That’s problematic on so many levels I don’t know where to start.
Out to Larry Smith, CNN sports correspondent and CNN anchor. What`s Vick afraid of? Come on. He`s been in front of the camera a million times. What`s so hard about declaring your innocence?
Smith: Yes, well, that`s -- he`s been in a lot of trouble lately, when you think about all the other incidents, and this is just the worst one of all. Keep in mind, too, that while Kobe Bryant is a situation we can sort of compare this to, this really is much worse. [Emphasis Mine] Not only can you argue that the crimes are much worse in terms of, you know, killing dogs and that kind of thing, but as an NFL starting quarterback, you are the most visible face in that city. I`ve said all along, in fact, you know, if you go through and, you know, very quickly name 10 mayors of major cities in the country...
Grace: Larry Smith, did I just hear you say...
