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freeko

I know this is not popular

Jul 28, 2009 15:46

I know this is not a popular thing to say? But I will say it. Michael Vick deserves a second chance and a chance to redeem himself ( Read more... )

Comments 8

az_starshine July 29 2009, 02:30:06 UTC

You do not want to hear what I have to say about this, so I'm just going to shut up.

freeko July 29 2009, 02:38:00 UTC

I know how you feel. People are entitled to their opinions and I respect that.

az_starshine July 29 2009, 04:16:12 UTC

I just didn't want to spew a lot of vitriol here, so I figured it was best not to get into it. :)

freeko July 31 2009, 02:59:20 UTC

Corrie, this article pretty much sums up how I feel about the whole situation. NFL comissioner Roger Goodell has proven to be tough but fair. I am not condoning what Vick did, but I think Goodell has proven to be a mensch in this whole situation. And you know I could learn from Goodell's example. Holding on to anger does no one no good and Vick deserves a Second Chance.

http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/12002966

tarenov July 29 2009, 11:10:11 UTC

who the hell are vick and rose?

freeko July 29 2009, 16:25:37 UTC

Michael Vick is an American Football player who was arrested and convicted for running a dog-fighting ring, while Pete Rose is one of Baseball best all-time player who has been denied entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame because of gambling. The problem with some Americans is they need to feel morally superior and denying forgiveness makes them feel so.

tarenov July 30 2009, 03:55:17 UTC

hmmm... thanks for sharing, I didn't know that. I don't think that all americans are like what you describe. If they are it's a sad place.

freeko July 30 2009, 13:22:51 UTC

Look I think what Michael Vick did was horrible. I am a dog owner and a cat owner and I can't imagine doing something to beings who give me unconditional love. The guy did his time and pay his debt to society. Let him have a chance to redeem himself. As for Pete Rose? he did not throw games to directly affect his team. His hubris was not admitting that he gambled on baseball which is a no-no. Still he has been punished long enough.

People forget that just because you forgive someone does not mean you forget what they did. However I believe people deserve second chances.