I read that Michael Vick has been released from federal prison today. And he expects to start playing professional football again if the NFL will have him back. And I heard some talking head on the radio trying to get people to express their opinions on whether that should be allowed.
I for one, think he should be allowed to return to playing football in the NFL. What he did was indeed serious, but he was tried, convicted, and served his sentence. He is also working with the SPCA and Humane Society to help curb interest in dog fighting, especially among the youth.
His criminal activities were not directly related to the game, as were the sins of Pete Rose, for example. And I suspect that becoming broke and bankrupt has forced him to accept the fact that there are consequences to bad behavior, poor judgement, and hanging out with criminals. Let him have a chance to demonstrate that he has learned his lesson. He may go down in flames like Mike Tyson, but he deserves the chance.
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Reflections as I celebrate life. I retired after 33 years of engineering-related work in aerospace, and after two years, decided to go back to work. Now trying to relocate to Huntsville, AL after living in Texas, Tennessee, Connecticut, Germany, Florida, California, and Wisconsin.
About Me
- Arnie
- Retired in November 2006 after 33 years in aerospace. Spent two years consulting, golfing, boating, and enjoying some time with my wife. The economy's effect on our retirement savings drove me back to work. I am back in aerospace, and enjoying it.
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