Monday, August 17, 2009

Do You Believe Mike Vick???


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Anonymous said...

I believe you Mike!

August 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Stacy said...

Believe that he's sorry? Certainly, and I think that his apologies say more about the people that he is apologizing to than his words say about him.

As the owner of 2 dogs, animal mistreatment is never justifiable, I find dog fighting especially abhorrent. However, it is beyond me how so much print has been dedicated to this, yet so little mention of NFL or pro-sports culture in general, especially in this case.

And no, I'm not talking about the tired stereotypes of the "thug" culture of the NFL. Why is it surprising that an athlete who is treated as a commodity would view another athlete the same? Dog fighting, like it or not, is viewed as a sport, and the dogs are athletes. Similar to NFL athletes, training is required, and obedience, loyalty and winning is rewarded.... as long as you can perform. Of course the NFL does not kill athletes when they are no longer profitable, they just release them. The injuries and deaths may be more visible in dog athletes, but it's kind of difficult to see a permanent brain injury. What's the average career span of an NFL player, 3.5 seasons? Dog fighting may not be offered the endorsements of Purina, the primary purpose seems to be gambling. How many of the people condemning Vick put him on their fantasy roster, or dropped $$ gambling on him?

Of course, one can argue that NFL players are sentient beings and enter the profession willingly. But contextually, after years of grooming and dangling carrots, how exactly does one say no to that kind of paycheck?

I believe Mike is sorry, but his apologies are not meant for me. His apologies are meant, and have been demanded by, everyone who feels as if they own a piece of him. Fans, coaches, franchise owners, advertisers, and anyone who felt like he mistakenly believed that being in the NFL was a right, not a privilege.

Jail time and criminal charges should be the punishment for dog fighting, but I don't think that's why Vick did 18 months in Leavenworth.

August 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Anonymous said...

Overall I believe Mike Vick is sincere. I commend Michael Vick for having the courage to go on 60 minutes and answering some very harsh questions. I am glad to hear him take full responsibility and blame for the dog fighting ring. I believe Mike Vick is remorseful. I am positive he cried many nights as he laid in his prison bunk, but all his tears were not just because of “hurt and guilt” from running a dog fighting operation. Most of his tears were due to him being banned from the NFL, being in prison, having to fall bankruptcy and losing the lifestyle he was so accustom too. I believe he felt bad about lying to his previous coach. Honestly I don’t think Vick realized the extent of his actions. Like he said, he grew up watching dog fights so this was the norm to him.

I don’t believe he was honest when he said football and losing 130 million dollars doesn’t matter or ‘I deserve to lose it” or “I care about animals’. Yes he showed a lack of character but sometimes we have to go through things for us to become what God has planned for us. I believe this experience will result in Mike Vick becoming a better player and a role model for our children. We all have done something unfavorable in the eyes of the public; I don’t feel Michael Vick should have to constantly apologize for his mistake. No one is perfect, he has done his time and should be able to move on with his life. People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones. No one is free from fault. There are so many more crimes that other NFL players have committed that I feel is worst than a dog fighting operations why is everyone so critical about Mike Vick? I think beating your wife is way worst then killing a dog, or driving drunk.
The message is clear. Beat a woman? Play on. Beat a dog? You're gone.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/2006/nfl_chart_12162006.html

August 18, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Anonymous said...

Overall I believe Mike Vick is sincere. I commend Michael Vick for having the courage to go on 60 minutes and answering some very harsh questions. I am glad to hear him take full responsibility and blame for the dog fighting ring. I believe Mike Vick is remorseful. I am positive he cried many nights as he laid in his prison bunk, but all his tears were not just because of “hurt and guilt” from running a dog fighting operation. Most of his tears were due to him being banned from the NFL, being in prison, having to fall bankruptcy and losing the lifestyle he was so accustom too. I believe he felt bad about lying to his previous coach. Honestly I don’t think Vick realized the extent of his actions. Like he said, he grew up watching dog fights so this was the norm to him.

I don’t believe he was honest when he said football and losing 130 million dollars doesn’t matter or ‘I deserve to lose it” or “I care about animals’. Yes he showed a lack of character but sometimes we have to go through things for us to become what God has planned for us. I believe this experience will result in Mike Vick becoming a better player and a role model for our children. We all have done something unfavorable in the eyes of the public; I don’t feel Michael Vick should have to constantly apologize for his mistake. No one is perfect, he has done his time and should be able to move on with his life. People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones. No one is free from fault. There are so many more crimes that other NFL players have committed that I feel is worst than a dog fighting operations why is everyone so critical about Mike Vick? I think beating your wife is way worst then killing a dog, or driving drunk.
The message is clear. Beat a woman? Play on. Beat a dog? You're gone. MLT

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/nfl/longterm/2006/nfl_chart_12162006.html

August 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Anonymous said...

Personally,

folks just to need to stay out of his business...just like Stacy. Who cares what this man did, did it affect you? Were they your dogs? I don't think so...sooooo STFU

August 25, 2009 at 2:12 PM

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