In a live interview less than an hour ago the owner of the Atlanta Falcons said he believed in "redemption" for dog-slayer Michael Vick. And that after Vick completes whatever punishment the court metes out, the Falcons may decide to reinstate him as a member of the team, but he won't be getting his $6 million paycheck this year. Poor little rich boy.
We are appalled that in this country, in this age, a man can commit the acts that Vick committed, repeatedly, and that high profile entities like the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons refuse to quantifiably condemn them.
We question exactly how far a star sports player has to go before the atrociousness of his actions will outweigh the importance of his earning potential. If Michael Vick had killed a woman or raped a child would the words of the NFL be different than now when he's admitted to killing and abusing multiple animals?
We bet their tune would be very different if he'd embezzled even a few thousand of their precious dollars.
Capitalistic rich bastards like the owner of the Falcons make us sick to our stomach.
We hope Michael Vick receives a more far reaching and meaningful set down than those he's received so far.
PS. For a lengthier article on his recent court hearing and the lenient sentencing he will most likely get, click here.
PPS. Apparently, they just raided DMX's house in Arizona and found three dog corpses on the premises, one of which looked like it had been burned. There were also several pit bulls and an assortment of weapons, drug paraphernalia, and what appear to be stolen cars. What is wrong with these guys??? If we got rich and famous we'd champion some worthy charities and invest wisely for the future, maybe that's why we're still poor and obscure.
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