Terry, Where is the remorse from Vick?? Where are the PSA's against dog fighting?? Where has there been anything other than getting the best deal after getting caught?? There are many, many people who have had rough childhoods, that have overcome it.? He had every tool to do so.? That is NOT an excuse for any violence.? Yes, parolees must earn a living and PROVE themselves to again be productive members of society.? I am sure many opportunities will come his way, just because of who he is.? Why should he be handed?an NFL contract???He won't repeat the dog fighting.? But, he sure hasn't done anything to redeem himself as a responsible citizen.? If he steps up to the plate and not joining forces with Peta, maybe I will rethink my opinion.? But, to give him a free pass is wrong.?? Would you feel the same way if he sexually molested a child??? Laura? -----Original Message----- From: Terry Cochran <fairway97045@xxxxxxxxx> To: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; grnram415@xxxxxxx Sent: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:36 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: There is no right way...... One of the things a parolee must do is earn a living. They must prove that they can earn a living in a lawful way. Would you rather Vick go back to fighting dogs? I believe he had a rough childhood and my guess is that playing football is the most legal way he knows how to support himself. I say let him play, let him educate, Everything serves a purpose, maybe?Vick's purpose is to educate man?to his inhumanity. He is a perfect way to bring dog fighting back into the light without having to deal with Animal Rights folks. ?Why let this opportunity fade away like the concern over dog fighting did after he was jailed. It still happens and we are just ignoring it. ? Terry --- On Wed, 3/25/09, grnram415@xxxxxxx <grnram415@xxxxxxx> wrote: From: grnram415@xxxxxxx <grnram415@xxxxxxx> Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: There is no right way...... To: edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10:43 AM I can't agree.? Why should Vick get anything more than any other parolee, just because he can throw a football?? Maybe the Arena League will pick him up.? They seem to embrace convicted felons.? The NFL does not owe him anything.? I am sure he broke many of the ethics and morals clauses in his contract.? Sure, he has paid a big price for his crime.? But, that is as it should be.? He shouldn't get it all back.? I believe in second chances, but the second chance needs to be earned, not given.? He hasn't earned it yet.? Laura -----Original Message----- From: Edwin Hill <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: freelist <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 9:36 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] There is no right way...... There is no right way to do the wrong thing....some one said that to me years ago...today I heard on Sports Center (ESPN) that Michael Vick was getting out of jail today to testify in some sort of bankruptcy hearing...ESPN went on to say Vick is scheduled to be released in Mid -July....Question?......should he be allowed to resume his career in the National Football League?...his crimes were horrible and he was punished in more ways than one for?those crimes....working in some type of law-enforcement most of my adult life I am NOT soft on criminals?or crime (Oakland just lost 4 police officers Saturday at the hands of a parolee...I used to supervise parolees in Oakland)...I believe Vick should be given a second chance......I'd even like to see him play for the Raiders...."but for the grace of God there goes I" ........FB ? ? ? ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008.? 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