Vick reinstated conditionally, may play by Week 6

[pomtzu]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

LH and PH I think nailed it.

If you are famous enough you get off easy.

[Catty1]

FWIW - Paul Reubens aka Pee Wee Herman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens

[caseysmom]

Kobe Bryant's case was dismissed, he never served time.

Peewee herman was charged with child pornagraphy.