Michael Vick killed dogs. Michael Vick tortured and killed dogs. Michael Vick endorsed the torture and killing of dogs. Michael Vick is a despicable human being for having done all of the above...Period.
Today, Nike showed that character means nothing where the business model is concerned by resigning him to an endorsement deal. It is for this reason that there is new uproar over the Eagles quarterback and his right to prosper post-incarceration.
Here's the issue that most who support Vick's right to return to the NFL don't seem to understand: Not everyone embraces or believes that Vick is worthy of a second chance. Some actually feel that he should have been banned from the NFL for life.
They don't care that he "served his time". It doesn't matter that he "apologized". It makes no difference that he "is just trying to make a living". All they see is a man who used his money to support the torture, maiming, and killing of innocent animals.
In my opinion, it is their right to believe that and no one should have any cause to berate them for doing so.
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Michael Vick Isn’t Every Man’s Best Friend
On September - 30 - 2009