Thankful for Second Chances
August 28th 2009 00:38
Michael Vick is thankful for his second chance. We may not see it, and we may not hear any remorse in the public statements that his representatives drew up for him. In a culture driven by the burden of proof, we judge based on what we can see, hear, and touch, and frankily, Vick hasn't given us much to go on so far. But I'm here to tell you, Vick is thankful. All you have to do is compare his recent transition from prison to the free world, and finally, to running with a football all over an NFL field. You don't need much proof to conclude that someone who has undertaken all that he has is thankful for opportunities after the fact.
I was just as horrified in 2007 by the reports, images, statements, and revelations regarding Michael Vick as the next ESPN junkie. What he did was deplorable, frightening, and inhumane. Hardly an animal rights supporter, I personally believe that no living thing, soul-containing or not, should have to endure what Vick's dogs did.
I'm happy for Vick and I'm glad that his rehabilitation and reconciliation is underway. Everybody messes up sometimes, usually with little attention, criticism, or judgment. Maybe Vick's transgressions are perceived to be much worse than yours and mine, but the fact is, we're all human and all screw up. Just because he is a high profile individual and you're an Average Joe doesn't mean he deserves undue criticism and judgment. It also doesn't mean that we somehow have the right to judge him. Judgment isn't a right among equals in any sphere of life.
I rebuke the past actions of Vick and wish him the best as a person and football player. I'm more than willing to forgive, whether he's sorry or not, because I know how I'd feel if I were him just trying to get back on my feet and move on from an ugly time in my life. I want all the talk about cooperation and appearances with animal rights groups to just stop, and look forward to seeing a fantastic athlete do what he does best on the field.
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