Vick reinstated conditionally, may play by Week 6

**pomtzu** · 07-27-2009, 05:03 PM

It would be my hope that the fans would boycott any team that is stupid enough to sign him on!

I don't think there's an ounce of remorse in Vick's body, and he's only going thru the required motions to be reinstated by the NFL. The only thing he's sorry about, is that he got caught!

**Karen** · 07-27-2009, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

I don't think there's an ounce of remorse in Vick's body, and he's only going thru the required motions to be reinstated by the NFL. The only thing he's sorry about, is that he got caught!

I think any human being can learn, and he deserves to be given a second chance. Just because he's an athlete does not mean he is evil or stupid. We do not know him personally, and shouldn't prejudge, in my opinion.

**pomtzu** · 07-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

I think any human being can learn, and he deserves to be given a second chance. Just because he's an athlete does not mean he is evil or stupid. We do not know him personally, and shouldn't prejudge, in my opinion.

Yes - I suppose I should have put "IMO" at the end of my post, because that's what it is.

Perhaps I'm becoming too cynical in my old age.

**Grace** · 07-27-2009, 06:14 PM

I agree with Karen.

Look at all the other athletes playing who have been convicted, and served time.

There's Donte Stallworth - driving while intoxicated, struck and killed a pedestrian. He took full responsibility, spent 30 days in jail, financial settlement with the family, community service and will be able to play sometime this fall.

Ray Lewis - indicted for murder and aggravated assault. He did a plea bargain, and is currently playing. He was even the MVP of the Super Bowl the year after the incident. He was not suspended by the NFL - just paid a fine.

Then there was Leonard Little. Driving drunk, killed a gal. 90 days in jail, four years probation and 1000 hours of community service. 6 years later, he was again arrested for drunk driving and speeding.

Vick has been in prison, paid fines, and his reputation is ruined. Let him play - if any team will take him. I can't imagine him being welcomed with open arms. But he should have the chance to work and earn a living.

**Lady's Human** · 07-27-2009, 07:20 PM

Sorry, not buying any of it.

I'm a federal employee.

If I commit a felony, I'm out of a job, period. No second chance.

I see no reason why some prima donna idiot should be playing in the NFL which, by the way, is a privilege, after being convicted of a felony, especially one which had the implications that Vick's crime did. Animal abuse, illegal gambling (and all the issues which go along with it), ad nauseum.

Goodell went soft, and I'm really disappointed. I thought he was going to crack down on this crap.

I see no reason why Ray and Jamal Lewis should be playing in the NFL, either.

They should be subject to the same penalties for their crimes that the rest of society is.

The fact that they are athletes shouldn't mean they get special treatment.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 07-27-2009, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Goodell went soft, and I'm really disappointed.
I thought he was going to crack down on this crap.

... They should be subject to the same penalties for their crimes
that the rest of society is.

The fact that they are athletes shouldn't mean they get special treatment.

Agreed!

**phesina** · 07-27-2009, 08:44 PM

Then there's everyone's favorite rapist, Kobe Bryant, served his time, and he's back in the big leagues and big money and big fan adulation again! I don't bet he was too remorseful either.

Then there's Pee Wee Herman, who was arrested for doing a perfectly harmless, natural thing in a place set up expressly for the purpose of encouraging such urges.. whose career as a show business entertainer was ruined as a result. (What IS Pee Wee doing these days?)

**blue** · 07-27-2009, 09:42 PM

LH and PH I think nailed it.

If you are famous enough you get off easy.

**Cataholic** · 07-28-2009, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by Karen

I think any human being can learn, and he deserves to be given a second chance. Just because he's an athlete does not mean he is evil or stupid. We do not know him personally, and shouldn't prejudge, in my opinion.

No, his evilness and stupidity have nothing to do with his status as an athlete. He is evil and stupid because of what he did to animals. I will prejudge him, and any other 'person' that abuses animals. The animals DESERVE my viligence, they deserve everyone's viligence. Remember, the animals have no voice.

**elizabethann** · 07-28-2009, 08:36 AM

I was shocked to see he was reinstated in the NFL. If he were a New England Patriot I would never watch another game in my life.

**pomtzu** · 07-28-2009, 08:54 AM

I am relieved to see that so many people share my views on this issue. I can look beyond, and/or forgive many things. Animal abuse does not happen to be one of them.

**Freedom** · 07-28-2009, 09:07 AM

I was horrified and disgusted when I heard this news late yesterday - the Vick has been reinstated.

UGH!

**sasvermont** · 07-28-2009, 09:44 AM

One news report mentioned that IF a team picked him up, they should be prepared for a huge amount of backlash. I suspect that will be true. I wonder which team would be willing to take on that kind of loss, financially? New England has been mentioned. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. We shall see.

I think he should not be allowed to play ball.

**chocolatepuppy** · 07-28-2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

I am relieved to see that so many people share my views on this issue. I can look beyond, and/or forgive many things. Animal abuse does not happen to be one of them.

Agree 100% I don't believe anyone who could seriously harm or kill a living being on purpose (animal or human) can truly be rehabilitated, imo.
I'm glad I'm a Brown's fan and have no reason to watch football.

**Daisy and Delilah** · 07-28-2009, 03:16 PM

Ellie, I'm with you and some of the other posters. Vick is Vick. He will never be remorseful of what he's done. Letting him back in the NFL is a huge mistake. I still can't even look at him without feeling sick to my stomach. He is scum and he will always be scum, in my opinion.

To be able to do what he did in the first place, the man was already hateful and cruel. To abuse innocent animals, I believe he will always look at animals the same way. There will be no changing him. Now, he gets to go back to the NFL and make mega bucks, smiling all the way to the bank. Just because he was able to pretend to really care for as long as was needed. It feels like he's being rewarded for what he's done and that's not right!!!