To: Windflier
I had expected for him to evade, dissemble, and generally attempt to shift blame for what occurred onto others, but he didn't. He took his lumps, paid the price, and weathered every sling and arrow that came his way. He appears to have truly recognized the horror he perpetrated against those defenseless animals, and seems genuinely remorseful about it. I'm not sure whether what I feel is forgiveness for him, but it's at least a withdrawal of complete condemnation Fair enough. My view is that I have no reason to believe that Mr. Vick's public persona is in any way a true representation of his character. He is paid handsomely to perform in a public spectacle. It is clear that without public repentance, he would not be allowed to continue to do so.
My assessment may not be fair to him (obviously if he is a changed man), but that is one of the consequences of such egregious behavior. Again, I do not oppose his earning a living, but will be hard pressed to re-evaluate his character.
93 posted on
12/29/2010 10:23:51 AM PST by
Mr. Bird
To: Mr. Bird
My assessment may not be fair to him (obviously if he is a changed man), but that is one of the consequences of such egregious behavior. Again, I do not oppose his earning a living, but will be hard pressed to re-evaluate his character. In most people's minds, he committed a great, and nearly unforgivable sin. Naturally, it's going to take a lot of work on his part to convince the majority of Americans that he has truly repented, and changed his heart.
I for one, am willing to at least give him a chance to prove that to me, but it's up to him to restore his own personal honor and integrity.
101 posted on
12/29/2010 10:39:38 AM PST by
Windflier
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