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I feel my post title needs no more words. Every time Michael Vick‘s name comes up, people go into autopilot with their rant about what they think of him and how cruel and inhumane he is. I can’t even bring the topic up in the house because my husband, a die-hard sports fanatic, is so disgusted with the way Michael Vick is being treated. For me, I’m not a sports fan but a social critic so I wasn’t initially inclined to write about Michael Vick. I am now because I feel he deserves more press presenting a different point of view.

I own a dog that I love dearly and would never want him to be hurt by anyone or anything, and to be honest, until I looked at some images of the aftermath of dog fighting it didn’t it didn’t hit home- hence why I put an image before you as well. It is a cruel practice, but not exclusive to Michael Vick nor other cruel practices and acts that happen right here within our borders every day. So while this image disgusts me, I am willing to put things back into perspective.

Secondly, and more importantly, Michael Vick has served his time. I write about stories all the time where people get away with murder, literally and metaphorically, of human beings which I think rank higher in the world of crime than animals. He did not murder a person, but yes, he essentially murdered countless dogs. It is admittedly a tough discussion to have with yourself, let alone with others. People, give this man a break! Let him go back and play football. Clap when he enters the field the first time as a show of respect and support that he has done the crime and served his time. Too many of you are walking around like hypocrites. The graphic nature of this crime coupled with the black man persona, hold up I’m about to get to that, makes good finger pointing TV.

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Thirdly, Michael Vick is a big, black, scary, evil man. That’s right. I said it. That’s what so many of you are thinking if you’re honest with yourself. Boy, I wish “The Boondocks” was still airing because I know Aaron McGruder would have a field day with this story. Ask yourself honestly, would you feel as strongly if Michael Vick was an all American white guy? The minute we take 2 steps forward, I feel like we then take 3 steps back. Obama brought about change at historical proportions here in the US. A black man as president of the United States, and he’s smooth, intelligent, articulate like more African Americans in the country than people care to recognize; but, he’s not that big, dark skinned, scary black guy that people insert when they see Michael Vick. Are you following me?

I’m probably catch hell from you PETA types after posting this video I received via email yesterday, but I’m posting it anyway. We all need to lighten up a little and let Michael Vick atone for his actions and make his way back into his love of football and resume his life as a better man. Sure, for good PR, he should do some PSAs about animal cruelty. I figure that will come without asking.

Landline TV has put together a sketch that’s on YouTube called “Michael Vick’s PETA Commercial” and stars Justin Brown, Zach Woods, and Jared Neumark. Thanks to Landline TV for sending this my way.

On a serious note, I just ran across this article in the NY Daily News…

PETA DOGGING MIKE VICK OVER NFL RETURN, SUGGEST PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION

Before I go, I ran across this video on NFL.com. It was posted in 2008 but I still think it’s an interesting timeline of Michael Vick’s life. Since I can’t embed the video, click the link below…

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09000d5d801e3e3b/NFLTA-Michael-Vick-timeline

We’ll just wait and see where things go from here and if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gives Michael Vick a second chance.

rbennu says:

May 21, 2009 at 10:58 am

Here’s my thing, animals can’t speak for themselves so people do stand up and take the charge for them, but I have to ask would any other organization be allowed to behave in the extreme manner that PETA does? Saaayy for example would a civil rights organization be allowed to behave the same way without being labeled and demonized?

Let me not get side tracked, my honest, strong lasting impression of Vick, was as he walked to his car out of a hotel (I think) and said something to the effect of “I’ll be ok, I’m Michael Vick, the people love Michael Vick” Really? Really now? You ignorant, ungrateful b@st@rd… Well welcome to the real world, where crack get’s a serious jail sentence and lines of cocaine and a good lawyer let’s you walk. You hear the venom in peoples voice as they talk about Vick and for some of us that have faced that same venom simply based on our pigmentation it’s a familiar sound. Race plays a part in all our perceptions, from more sympathy to less forgiving. I would be much more sympathetic to Vick had I not heard his ignorant “they love me statement” because it shows no respect for the world as most of us live it, especially those that look like him but without the bank account. Well he is getting a raw deal, he has served his time per the law, but that pound of flesh isn’t enough for some. There is much talk of rights vs priveledge to be in the NFL. He earned his QB position it was never given to him, no one threw the ball, or evaded tacklers for him, but a lot of people did enable his ignorant @$$. With money and spotlight, dare I say role model (I wish we would banish the vast majority of role model banter), comes great responsibilty. If he is able to earn a position again in the sports world I certainly hope it is with much more appreciation and humility. At the end of the day it is unfortunate, but sometimes necessary to see someone fall so hard so that others can learn the valued lessons that we sometimes tilt our nose up to. Chickens do come home to roost…(this includes all those that judge us based on dishonest and racial measures)

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Toya says:

May 21, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Preach.

melissa says:

June 18, 2009 at 12:02 pm

micheal vick didnt spend nearly enough time in prison. I dont agree w/peta’s craziness but that man killed innocent animals and im sure had fun while doing.THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THAT!!! He should not be let back in the NFL, he used the money he made to kill helpless animals and its not like he was this great player anyways. Black,white,hispanic, doesnt matter what color, he is a waste of human life. I say “eye for an eye’ and let him be mutilated by a pack of wild dogs!

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