Posted on 11/19/2010 8:05:17 AM PST by BigChiefLtd
For a long time, it has been the opinion of all three writers here at Grand Rants that Pro Sports, like the entertainment world in general, is emblematic of all that is wrong with American Society: Greed, avarice, and the absolute willingness to rush headlong towards the lowest common denominator in society and cling to it as if it were an enviable aspiration. We Americans have come to embrace hype over substance and are willing to look the other way at any and all behavior, no matter how abhorrent, as long as the person is good-looking or famous. Nothing illustrates this so well as the media and public response to celebrities and professional athletes...and, as a society, we’re too damned stupid to even understand what, exactly, we’re missing.
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And let’s not forget that whole “Ron Mexico” thing.
If you are suggesting that there are a lot of people with the physical gifts and sheer talent as Michael Vick you are crazy. The reason Michael Vick got a 2nd chance in the NFL is that he is an extremely rare commodity -- probably unique in terms of his capability mix.
Vick paid the price. While we can argue over the sincerity of his repentance, there is pretty much zero chance that he will repeat as a dog-fighting aficionado.
True, you can't give dogs Herpes.
Are you a Redskins fan by any chance?
Follow Vick around. He is under orders to speak before groups of so-called at-risk youths about what he did, and generally about being a good citizen. This was mandated by the league as part of his re-admittance and the Eagles are charged with enforcing it.
No if ESPN doesn't cover it, and the sports page makes no mention of it, I guess it didn't happen???
You don't like what Vick did... fine. Say your piece. I happen to be an Eagles fan and I don't appreciate being painted with your broad-brush. Stow it.
Someone stated, previously, that we’re all sinners and that no one sin is greater than another. You don’t even have to believe in God to acknowledge that we’ve all done something that was unjust. I’ve owned working dogs all of my life and I’ve been a sports fan as well but I’ve never elevated either to the level of worship!
A human is infinitely more valuable than an animal. But there is no reason to exhibit cruelty to animals either.
The accused in Texas was not convicted of rape. He plead to an assualt. She was removed from the squad because she would not follow instructions to cheer for the entire team. It is pretty silly for the school to do what it did, but it was within their rights.
Vick served his time and the commisioner (who I dont like) let him back in. We are all free to still not like Vick, but the reality is, he is back, and he is playing insane football.
How many people involved with dog fighting as sport went on to kill people? 3 or 4 ?
So, the 'mother' who aborted should be executed for murder-right?
Why does every animal abuse issue end up with some anti-abortionist showing up and telling us how awful abortion is?
People who are cruel to animals are the one incapable of human love (Pr.12:10)
Yes, dogfighting attracts the most noble in our society.
You speak of Jesus Christ and Karma. What an odd combination.
Just because he isn't "noble" , doesn't mean he shouldn't be able to play proffessional football. Most of the people watching him aren't noble either.
A lot of the same people spent countless hours worrying about that stupid race hourse, Barbarosa, who died because he was cruelly forced to run against other horses. Not one of them said a word about banning horse racing when it is widely known that many horses die when they break down while training or racing.
And there ya go my friend...therein lies the balance. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to one sensible human being.
The comment was in response to a flippant response made to the fact that many criminals are involved in animal abuse.
Cruelty is a way of life for them.
Cruelty to animals is unsavory, loathsome and debasing, but its not in the same category as cruelty to humans, and dosent deserve the same punishment. That was my point.
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