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GSeybold · #11 08-16-2009, 11:53 PM

Kevin, What if this was a drunk driving case and he killed a few children? Then pleads guilty to simple manslaughter, serves 5 years in prision. Should he(or anyone) then be allowed to play football and would it be appropriate for the NFL to pay him millions of dollars after an innocent family was so shattered? So disgusting. Not surprised that Americans would allow this at all.

aeturner89 · #12 08-17-2009, 01:19 AM

So just because someone committed a crime means they shouldn't be allowed to earn a living?

GSeybold · #13 08-17-2009, 01:44 AM

not via a multi million dollar NFL contract! MacDonalds maybe. LOL

VFTB · #14 08-17-2009, 02:54 AM

Alright here's the deal... the NFL operates, believe it or not, under a very similar structure to McDonalds... a franchise system. Now, by saying a man doesn't deserve to play in the NFL just because he'll make millions is absurd... seriously.

Think about it for a second: The NFL pays that well because it makes a lot of money, which gets passed along to the players (and the NFL would be nothing without the players). It's one thing to disagree with how much these athletes make, but it's an entirely different situation when you argue against a man's right on the basis of that.

Look, I don't condone dogfighting, and I don't know anyone personally that does, but people make mistakes. He served his time that the legal system (one that in all actuality probably took things harder on Vick than they would have you or I) imposed upon him. Maybe you disagree that he shouldn't be allowed to play, but by saying so, you would also be saying you don't believe he should be able to have a job.

The fact is, the guy has physical talent that you or I don't have that makes him a lot of money. If he can use that to make more money than he would working at McDonalds, what person WOULDN'T take that? You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone. I've said it before and I'll say it again... if you serve the time for the crime, you should be able to resume your life to the extent that the law allows.

Gio~Logist · #15 08-17-2009, 06:00 AM

I thought ex-convicts make for good entertainment?

VFTB · #16 08-17-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gio~Logist

I thought ex-convicts make for good entertainment?

Bahaha... Either way, keep in mind this is coming from a Cowboys fan. If the Eagles use him the right way (which does not involve taking McNabb off the field), he could actually cause me some sleepless nights.

Marco van Herwaarden · #17 08-17-2009, 06:44 AM

A request to those who post about local news: Please include the background of your story as 90% of the members on vB.org probably don't come from your country and have no clue what it is about.

I personally never even heard of a M. Vick, nor do i have a clue what he has done.

VFTB · #18 08-17-2009, 06:48 AM

Ah ok Marco. Michael Vick is an American football player for the National Football League. He was a big time superstar until he was convicted of running a dog-fighting ring several years ago. He served his time in prison and was released this summer. He is currently trying to make a comeback to football.

Marco van Herwaarden · #19 08-17-2009, 06:54 AM

Then i don't see areason why he shouldn't play. He served his time didn't he?

VFTB · #20 08-17-2009, 06:58 AM

Yes he did. Either way, if there was no such thing as second chances, we'd all be worthless.

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