I am a longtime fan of the Atlanta Falcons. A LOONNNGGG time. Their history as a team is not one of great prominence or popularity, yet I still am a fan. I was also a big fan of Michael Vick when he came to the team. Needless to say that now I am not! The question is whether or not he should be allowed to play in the NFL?
Some would emphatically say NO! while others would concede that while what Michael Vick did was wrong, morally wrong, and that showed a flagrant disregard for authority, law and order, he has served his time in prison and should be allowed to play. However, is serving time in prison consequence enough and lesson enough?
Most of us resent the fact that he made millions of dollars in the NFL. We resent that he made ridiculous amounts of money and turned his nose up at the rest of us. We resent the fact that he can live in a million dollar home even after having broken the law while the rest of us get by with what we have. Would you not agree?
Yet, who of us would not live a nicer lifestyle if we had the money that he does? Who of us would not upgrade our life? Do we resent him for his money, or do we resent him for his breaking the law and his cruelty to animals? The truth is we have the expectation that those with more money and who are in the public eye should be more responsible, ethical and moral. When they fail, we, as the public, want retribution to a greater degree.
Should Michael Vick be allowed to play in the NFL? I am undecided. I believe everyone deserves a second chance if they demonstrate a changed life. My opinion will be based on what he does going forward and his attitude toward the rest of humanity. If he is allowed to play it is my hope that he plays the game passionately and not like he did in Atlanta, unless, of course, he was playing against them.
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I would argue no. I know there are people that think he's served a sentence, but I disagree. Being sent home for confinement is not punishment either. I would have preferred he be sentenced to live in an animal shelter, where he would work every day, cleaning cages, working with animals under supervision, with no cell phone or Internet usage.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Make the punishment fit the crime, so to speak. Torture animals so be forced to work with them...and who likes cleaning up cages? Not me! I have two cats and we do not even have a litter box. We trained them to go outside. In any event, I hope Mr. Vick learns a lesson. Only time will tell. Thanks for commenting Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI think he should be allowed to play. We have put the man in prison for his crime, he served his sentence and now that he is out he is working for the Humane Society to prevent dogfighting. According to this video 80% of Americans agree:http://www.newsy.com/videos/vick_s_release_sparks_debate.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosa for your comments and the link. So many are personal about this that it raises interesting questions. He has the talent and ability to be a very successful man if he has the right attitude and work ethic.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely NOT! Michael Vick should NOT be allowed to play! I personally feel he should NEVER be allowed to be in a position he could EVER potentially be a role model for a child!
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