with apologies to any philly fans...

[hihhs]

...f#%$ 'em.
They signed that POS Michael Vick. IMHO that guy is an irredeemable sub-human and should have been beaten to death because he is not worthy of lethal injection, electrocution, or the cost of a bullet.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/13/vick.eagles/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn

[wbeck257]

so... you commit a crime.
you goto jail..
you serve your punishment.

you shouldn't be able to get gainful employment afterwards?

or are you just pissed he's making 1.6 mil...?

[Turf]

Live in philly and can tell you that people here aren't that happy either

of course that could be because it rains like england

or the sports teams will perpetually let you down

[cyrus buelton]

When is Pit Bull Appreciation Day?

[metallimonster]

...f#%$ 'em.
They signed that POS Michael Vick. IMHO that guy is an irredeemable sub-human and should have been beaten to death because he is not worthy of lethal injection, electrocution, or the cost of a bullet.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/08/13/vick.eagles/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn

I totally agree with you but he served his court appointed time.  (In my opinion they should have thrown him in a cage full of hungry pits and let them eat him alive)

He should be able to work just like anyone else that gets out of jail.

[cyrus buelton]

I totally agree with you but he served his court appointed time.  (In my opinion they should have thrown him in a cage full of hungry pits and let them eat him alive)

He should be able to work just like anyone else that gets out of jail.

I agree with you, Jay.

He paid his debt to society. He served 18 months for killing/fighting dogs. He has every right to employment.

I just wouldn't have signed him as his character is less than desirable, but someone is giving him a second chance.


It's kind of funny..........how will Dante Stallworth be treated when he comes back to the game?

[Langanobob]

Tony Dungy has been working with Vick and if Vick really is a worthless POS I don't think a guy like  Dungy would waste time on him.   I think Vick deserves this chance and hope he makes the best of it.

[cyrus buelton]

Tony Dungy has been working with Vick and if Vick really is a worthless POS I don't think a guy like  Dungy would waste time on him.   I think Vick deserves this chance and hope he makes the best of it.

Tony Dungy is a very standout guy, no question about it.

[Langanobob]

It's kind of funny..........how will Dante Stallworth be treated when he comes back to the game?

Well, I think there are major differences here, other than the difference between killing animals and killing a human being.  Vick's actions were deliberate and pre-meditated.  As for Stallworth, I know that in my past I've been driving around drunk enough that given the dance of Lady Luck going the other way the same thing could have happened to me.  And I don't think there are many members here who've never driven in a city completely drunk or stoned.  Not to apologize for Stallworth, as he's clearly guilty, but he sure didn't do it intentionally  to make a profit like Vick did.

[KnightofNi]

Well, I think there are major differences here, other than the difference between killing animals and killing a human being.  Vick's actions were deliberate and pre-meditated.  As for Stallworth, I know that in my past I've been driving around drunk enough that given the dance of Lady Luck going the other way the same thing could have happened to me.  And I don't think there are many members here who've never driven in a city completely drunk or stoned.  Not to apologize for Stallworth, as he's clearly guilty, but he sure didn't do it intentionally  to make a profit like Vick did.

he could have called a cab.

[Triple J]

he could have called a cab.

Of course he could have. The point is that what he did was not intentional, as it was with Vick. Horrible choice, and tragic yes...but not intentional.

[Cotton]

As much as I dislike the guy, I think he will be good in Philly.  He will def. push McNabb to step up his game and is def. a good backup to have.  Can't wait for football to start.   

[hihhs]

I respectfully disagree with the idea that he has paid his debt to society and should be able to resume his career. This guy was a member of the American Elite... the professional athletes. And he was willing to risk that, and all that comes with it, to brutalize and kill animals for fun FOR FIVE YEARS!
I'm not one that believes athletes should be held to a higher standard. I believe they are going to make mistakes & shouldn't be punished any more or less than the rest of us. Bar fights & DUIs are lapses in judgement, and hopefully momentary.
What he did was organized & ongoing.
If I got caught doing something illegal, immoral, and inhumane for five years, and went to jail for it, I would not be able to step right back into my career. It would be impossible.
Of course I don't know what any of you do for a living but I'd bet all of you wouldn't be able to resume your careers either.
I don't see why it should be any different for him.

[Cotton]

I agree that if any "regular" person who committed the same crime will not have the same opt. to return to he/she's career, or any job for that matter.  Unfortunately the world revolves around $$, and Vick is still capable of making others a lot of it. 

[Langanobob]

If I got caught doing something illegal, immoral, and inhumane for five years, and went to jail for it, I would not be able to step right back into my career. It would be impossible.
Of course I don't know what any of you do for a living but I'd bet all of you wouldn't be able to resume your careers either.
I don't see why it should be any different for him.

What Cotton said.  And, your point is well taken.  The difference seems to be that if you or I had a specific skill, talent or ability that was scarce and  in huge demand like Vick has, then we too would be likely be able to resume our careers.