You’re absolutely right. And the problem is, idiots like Philadelphia Eagles fans show just how little class they have when they welcome him with open arms simply because he wins football games. There’s plenty of talented “Michael Vicks” out there who don’t obtain a sick pleasure out of seeing dogs forced into situations where it’s “Maul or BE mauled.” No, the beer-guzzling slobs who worship the Eagles are a bunch of idiots who conveniently look past the behavior of a psychopath as long as he’s scoring touchdowns. At least the other teams (and fans) had the clas to say, “No thanks... not interested.”
And to those who think I’m over-reacting to Vick’s past, do a little homework for once in your lives and study up on psychopaths, their behavior and the fact that there is no known CURE for it. Then take a look at the photos of some of the horrific aftermath of dog fights.
To those of you who DO have standards, please KEEP THEM and DEMAND that same level from the people you look up to as well as celebrities, sports figures and politicians. It’s the ONLY way America will ever be able to raise it’s level of society back to where it once was. There will always be clueless low-lives who admire and “respect” trash like Michael Vick, OJ Simpson and the like. However, the rest of society can (and should) look down upon these scumbags and label them for what they truly are.
You have quite nicely caputred the essence of the Philadelphia sports fan. Bravo!
I’ve never looked up to any celebrity, sports person OR politician in my entire life. There has never been any of them that would be worthy of my LOOKING UP to them.
While I may like, respect and enjoy one person or another I have looked up to only three people in my entire life. My parents and my husband. They were WORTHY.
The rest are just plain people to me. Not impressed by any of them...
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.
Are you a Redskins fan by any chance?