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Michael Vick: Doing Time

August 16, 2009 5:00 PM

Does Vick understand the reaction to his crimes?

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by healinghands811 October 8, 2009 11:03 AM EDT
If Michael Vick is as sorry as he now claims to be, he can put some of his generous salary toward helping pitbulls who are bred to fight. Shelters would have an easier time adopting them out to new loving homes if they had the resources they needed to rehabilitate them. I personally don't think he's a good role model of school children. He fought and killed dogs for six years and only stopped because he got caught. Donating a portion of his salary to animal shelters and specifically to pitbull rehabilitation/rescue would go a long way in showing that he's had a change of heart. Only time will really tell whether he's sincere in his efforts or whether he just happened to get caught in the act and is now trying to recoup his tarnished image.
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by thecoopstah September 27, 2009 1:53 PM EDT
Stop making excuses people for this so called priveledged athlete, this crime he committed has nothing whatsoever to do with race he is a coward...period.

He has no buisness playing in the NFL, Roger Goodell is no better then him, anyone who defends or makes excuses for Vick clearly has blinders on , afterall look what he did to those innocent dogs , they didnt deserve that kind torture/treatment yet Vick certaintly had no problem handing it out and collecting the $$...He disgusts me...i seriously hope he has a season ending injury so he can yet again have time to think about all the harm he caused those dogs....please if you're going to reply, do me a favor don't tell me i shouldn't be so cruel....look who we're talking about....Vick...is no janitor in a kindergarden school.
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by thecoopstah September 27, 2009 1:46 PM EDT
Stop making excuses people for this so called priveledged athlete, this crime he committed has nothing whatsoever to do with race he is a coward...period.

He has no buisness playing in the NFL, Roger Goodell is no better then him, anyone who defends or makes excuses for Vick clearly has blinders on , afterall look what he did to those innocent dogs , they didnt deserve that kind torture/treatment yet Vick certaintly had no problem handing it out and collecting the $$...He disgusts me...i seriously hope he has a season ending injury so he can yet again have time to think about all the harm he caused those dogs....please if you're going to reply, do me a favor don't tell me i shouldn't be so cruel....look who we're talking about....Vick...is no janitor in a kindergarden school.
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by dexster1 August 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT
Michael Vick is back and I am glad. He committed a crime and he paid for it. Why does his job matter to you as long as he is being productive in society? Exactly! It doesn't effect your life one way or another. I believe many of you say he is sad about losing the money because if you were in his situation thats what you would be concerned about. I also believe that many of you are disappointed at VIck because you will never be paid millions of dollars for any talent that you have. You are quick to say what he is sad about when in reality (whether you agree or not doesn't matter) we all knew (including Vick) he would make millions again playing ball once he was released. This man lost his NAME! Again this man lost his NAME! Something that his on the field talent wont get him back. He has to deal with people daily taking shots at his character and condemning him. Do you know how that feels? Exactly! Now the same people who condemned him (humane society) are using him to further their cause because of his high profile. Listen carefully to the director of the humane society.. He is basically saying if Vick isn't helping their cause the people will know and they will condemn you in the media. Who cares if he is helping your cause? I don't. I care if he is helping inner city kids to be better. I care about his well being, as with any human. People are commenting that he isn't sincere because he hired a few people to help him take on the world. Be honest could you handle his situation alone? Didn't think so! You say he isn't sincere because he has a smile on his face. The man has been in PRISON for the last two years and now he is free. Wouldn't you be smiling to if you were fresh out of prison ? Exactly! Regardless of any of our opinions Michael Vick has a second chance. Isn't that what America is about? Shouldn't we route for him to succeed not just on the field, but off the field. If he wins we all win. Michael Vick's success can be a great story to inspire others who fall short as we all have at some point in our lives. We are all humans and have made mistakes, fortunate for us we aren't famous so the world doesn't care. None of us are perfect so how can we judge and call someone inhumane. Look in the mirror if you want to judge someone. Leave Vicks judgement to his higher power, I promise many of you will sleep better. GO MIKE VICK!
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by davidb2640 August 28, 2009 3:04 PM EDT
I was just wondering if michael vick doesn't perform 100% are his teammates and coaches going to electricute him like he did to those poor dogs. If so they need to hook him up by the two u kno whats..and power down like he did to those dogs...8/28/09 signed David B. dog lover!!!
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by TITAN-for-LIFE August 23, 2009 11:52 PM EDT
Please people get over it. I am not an animal lover but i do think abusing animals is wrong. But it was some dogs. What about how human beings are being treated. We have abused and battered women, men ,and children and their attackers if caught do not pay half of not even a quarter of what this man has paid. Despite all the not look at this as a race thing is bull. Their are white people abusing and killing animals, everyday but no one is threating to take their way of living. Mike Vick served his time and paid his dues. Let him live. Let's concentrate on the human killers. Or charge everybody the same penalty as Vick. Since when is an animal life more valuable than a human life..... Let it go...
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by NOT4PROFIT August 22, 2009 9:07 PM EDT
I can't believe anyone would fall for his performance, especially the NFL. It is awful that they would allow such a horrible human to be a role model to children and pay him that kind of money knowing what he is capable of. It's all about the mighty dollar. I have been to Best Friends and his million dollar donation (that I am sure he can right off- he does nothing for free) is only a drop in the bucket. They will go through that money in medical treatment for those dogs alone. He should have to donate a minimum of 50% of his paycheque to helping animals. And if he can't live off 7.5 million sucks tobe him I say.
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by getrealfacts August 21, 2009 5:34 AM EDT
No one should be making a snap judgement to give Vick a second chance who has not seen the exact details of exactly what he did and the joy he showed while doing it. I believe in second chances too but if you see the exact accounts of what he has done and can still think he's redeemable, more power to you. By the way, STOP saying this is a race issue!!! That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I was raised to never even see race in a person and have as many African American friends as any other race and I don't see race in Vick - I see a cruel person capable of unspeakable acts that most of us could not even watch a video of, much less do!!!
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by shippguy2002 August 18, 2009 8:24 AM EDT
Mr. Vick i would advise that you count your blessing that someone like Tony Dungy has seen remorse in you and decided to stand by you. He is the only reason to give you a second chance. Welcome back to football. I agree completely with msboojay as well.
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by aries1979 August 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT
Well i am a 30 year old African American male. I think the people who claim to hate Vick always has. I think some people hate to see African American men be successful. I think he has apologized enough. I accepted his apology before he went to jail. He has did his time. i read some comments about banning convicted felons from the NFL. While doing that, make sure you hits up the WWF, hockey, polo, golf and the UFC. i am sure you'll find some true criminals like sex offenders or something..Lets play football !!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyways his jerseys selling out the of stores so for the people that are hating GET OVER IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to see how the eagles are going to use him. I just cant wait. Hopefully he is reinstated by week 2
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