In some way, shape or form, we are all 'damaged goods'; some of us more than others.
I've always been a dog lover, and have never been a Vick or Eagles fan, but the guy served the sentence that our government imposed on him. I hope his contrition is sincere and would like to think he uses his celebrity (or infamy, if you will) to talk to youth and his peers about the perils and idiocy of the gangsta' thug lifestyle. Will he? I have no way of knowing. I do know however, that without the forgiveness of our fellow man for past transgressions, we'd all be pariahs.
While I agree with the forgiveness concept, I do not subscribe to the ‘forget’ part.
He has served his time, however having seen what this man chose to do with his resources; I am of the opinion that he should not have those resources again.
He has his freedom, he has his life.
If he were a child molester, he would be barred from being around children. If he were a MD who molested his patients, he would be barred from paracticing medicine. If he were a cop caught in a corruption bust; he would be barred from working in law enforcement. If he were a lawyer caught in graft, he’s lose his license to practice law.
Vicks made more money than most of these professions pay - I resent him being allowed to return to a profession that enables him to resume the lifestyle that glorifies the mutilation, torture and painful death of innocent creatures, be they dogs, chickens, cattle or sheep.
Find him a broom, and let him earn a living like any other pervert who has served his time. There are too many other worthy athletes that deserve the opportuntity that was afforded Vicks.