Vick reinstated conditionally, may play by Week 6

[Cataholic]

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]

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]

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]

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

UGH!

[sasvermont]

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.

[Medusa]

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.

Doubtful that it'll make a difference. The team who hires him knows what bad publicity comes w/it and they're obviously willing to take the risk, which tells me that the profits outweigh the risk or they wouldn't do it. People will get all fired up in football frenzy and they'll forget all about Vick's crime. Yeah, maybe they'll boo him for a while but if he repeatedly helps to bring about a win for his team, all will be forgiven. WE. DON'T. LEARN.

[chocolatepuppy]

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]

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!!!

[Lady's Human]

Maybe Vick can join the Ravens.....after all they do have a love for ex-cons on that team.

That would open up three Monday nights.

[Karen]

I do think he'd get a huge backlash if the Patriots were crazy enough to hire him - New Englanders feel pretty strongly about those who abuse animals, and are known to be very, very vocal. I bet no one would even rent him a place to live, and if they did, they'd have him sign something to keep it secret where he lives, or people might take violent action.