Nike Resigns Michael Vick: Tell Them What You Think Of That

self | September 30, 2009 | self

[blake6900]

Nike has announced they've resigned Michael Vick to an advertising contract. You can tell them what you think of that by clicking here

[WatchOutForSnakes]

Ditto

[blake6900]

Apparently some of you didn't get the gist of my post. I realize Vick served his sentence within the parameters of the law. And that's done. However, there were several families in his (and other) neighborhoods whose pet dogs wound up missing and there is evidence that those dogs were used for the purpose of training Vick's fighting dogs. Some of those families were probably devastated to find their animals missing. To then learn that their pets may have ended up being killed for the purpose of teaching pit bulls to fight is just not something I'm willing to forget, or move on from. I'm not sure how someone explains that to a child. Perhaps they shouldn't try but one thing's for sure. They should never have to consider it at all...not in this society.

If you don't agree, fine. But there was absolutely no reason that I can think of to insult me over it. If you want to continue supporting Nike's product line, do so. I won't. That should be it. Unfortunately too many people here get very gutsy sitting in front of a keyboard and they often type things they would never say out loud. As for me, I wouldn't be near as civil in response were I not.

To the person who said he's writing Nike to extend his support for their decision: go ahead. However, my guess is you won't be writing them anything. You just wanted to pop off at me. Hope it made you feel good. But know this: You didn't change my mind one iota. You simply made your moniker more memorable and I'll be looking forward to more idiocy from you in the future.

[BulletBobCo]

Is Nike merging with Hush Puppies?

[ColdWater]

This is about the worst market positioning error that I've seen on the part of a well-known multi-national company in a very long time. No matter what you may think about Michael Vick personally, he'll be radioactive until the day he dies to millions of consumers. There will forever be something of a "scarlet letter" stamped on this guy. I think it's suicidal for Nike to associate their name with his.

The network football announcers already have their marching orders. They were praising MV last weekend.

If he has a good game, this will all be history. I hope I am wrong.

[juggernaut]

Well said.

[SoldierDad]

If Vick was a School Teacher would you be okay with him being rehired after this conviction??? If not, why not? Everyone knows that pro athletes are role models for children - teachers can also be viewed as role models. So, what message was just sent to the youth of this country who are closely watching the Michael Vick saga? IMHO Vick can pursue a job in the real world, but he should have blown his chance to get back to the pedastal of pro sports.

[chad_in_georgia]

Good for him! He made a terrible mistake and has paid a tremendous price by losing 2 years of his life and tens of millions of dollars.

As it appears for now, he has rehabilitated himself and is doing his part to bring awareness to the crimes he was guilty of.

[blake6900]

How does dogfighting mean no longer allowed to play football? To no longer being allowed to be a veternarian or dogcatcher? Okay valid comparison.

Nobody said he shouldn't be allowed to play football.

You know as well as I do that when a company hires a movie star or athlete (or any celebrity for that matter) to represent it that company does so to attract buyers to its' services or products. Nike hired Vick. Whether he "paid his debt to society" or not isn't relevant to me. What is relevant is whether I want to buy products from a company that apparently doesn't think his behavior was that bad in the first place. If you don't understand that or you disagree, fair enough. But I for one never said he didn't have a right to earn a living. In fact, my complaint isn't with Michael Vick at all. It's with Nike. OK?

[Williams]

I love dogs as well but generally speaking I don’t think anyone should be placed in jail for harming an animal of their own. Of course that’s not what he went to jail for it was dogfighting which is a federal crime.

But until we start imprisoning farmers (which we shouldn’t) human beings should not be placed in jail for mistreatment of their own animal. Take the animals away, fine them maybe. But put a person behind bars? No.

[blake6900]

But until we start imprisoning farmers (which we shouldn’t) human beings should not be placed in jail for mistreatment of their own animal. Take the animals away, fine them maybe. But put a person behind bars? No.

Please read posts #62 & 68.

[Onerom99]

>>If Vick was a School Teacher would you be okay with him being rehired after this conviction???

Yes. I wouldn’t have a problem with it one bit. He could end up being a great example of what not to do.

>>IMHO Vick can pursue a job in the real world, but he should have blown his chance to get back to the pedastal of pro sports.

LOL.. Real world in your eyes? If Vick were a doctor, would be allowed to open his own practice after this? You don’t see the dangerous road your going down? Vick is a football player. If a football team wants him then there is no reason to prevent him from doing so.

The arguments from you folks is assanine.

[juggernaut]

Right. It begs the question...There are so many great upstanding NFL stars that are faith and family oriented that never get a call from a high profile sports company. Why is a company like Nike attracted to (people) like this?

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

No, WV it is not a straw argument. Studies have shown that someone who is capable of such cruelty is capable of taking it to the next step. You both mentioned that once someone has done their time, they should be welcomed back into society and given a second chance. I believe you are both hypocrites if you aren't willing to take that same statement to whoever has done his time. So gang bangers, drug dealers, even pedophiles - you should be more than willing to have them come around for a beer or an iced tea.

I admit, you are both much more understanding than I am - I don't even want a liberal in my house, much less someone who has broken the law.

[juggernaut]

With all due respect, you don’t love dogs.

[blake6900]

Why is a company like Nike attracted to (people) like this? Nike's run by liberals. And frankly, their shoes are overpriced.

[over3Owithabrain]

He was FORCED to answer for his crimes. Didn’t volunteer for it. Yes he deserves to live free now according to the law. And we the people are free to shun him, boycott him, hate him, etc. if we so choose. No evidence he is truly sorry it’s a judgment call. He has financial and PR reasons for acting contrite. He needs to do it a lot longer than a few months to convince me of anything. Dude is a scumbag.

[SoldierDad]

You are entitled to your opinion. I will excersize my opinion through not supporting either the Eagles or Nike (nor any other company that endorses this man). It’s great to live in America where you are permitted to excersize your rights even when YOU are wrong.

[over3Owithabrain]

Yes. I wouldn’t have a problem with it one bit. He could end up being a great example of what not to do.

Really? Sure about your logic? Wouldn't a child molester or murderer who went to jail be a "great example" of what not to do also? How about we put people in front of our children who are example of what TO do?

BTW, I'm not arguing he shouldn't be allowed to play football. But teaching kids would be a big no. Most schools have a policy about convicted felons.

[over3Owithabrain]

Nike also wants to stay IN with the thug culture. Thugs in da hood still love Vick, not for what he may be doing or saying NOW, but for what he did that put him in jail. If anyone doesn’t believe me, spend some time in some of the more “intown” parts of Atlanta. Vick jerseys and pit bulls abound.

[blake6900]

I don't even want a liberal in my house, much less someone who has broken the law.

LOL, often one in the same I think.

BTW, I agree with your assessment. Their premise was indeed "once someone has done their time, they should be welcomed back into society and given a second chance". Maybe not welcomed back but at least not banished from society. Now that you've nailed them with their own agrument they're trying to create wiggle room. It is not a straw argument. It is a difference without distinction.