Give Vick a Chance

In today's blog, which happens to be my first on this page, we are going to talk about.....yes you guessed it, Michael Vick and friends. I hate to be one to jump on the bandwagon but it seems that it is big enough to hold me so why not.

Michael Vick DOES deserve a second chance as do all of us when we display poor judgement. What he did is unspeakable and I will certainly not forget the transgression and neither should anyone else. However, Since he spent time in prison and made the necessary changes in his attitude, maturity level, and list of friends I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Does anyone really think that Tony Dungy is going to let him fart in the wrong direction without being all over him. Let's remember that Tony has a legacy to protect and he will not sit idle while Vick trashes it along with what is left of his own credibility.

As for the PETA folks I can certainly sympathize with your position as I, myself, am an animal lover. I find it disturbing though that a group with such compassion can move so quickly to condemn a Human Being even after he has paid his debt to our oh-so-forgiving society. You called for his punishment and it was done. Take solace in the fact that this punishment was served and now he seems to be truly sorry for his mistakes. If you cannot do that than perhaps you should look for another hobby.

Let us remember that God may not be a sports fan but he is a fan of each and every one of us regardless of our sins. He will forgive us all our transgressions when, and if, we ask. That said, who are we to judge....really?

Again, this is the first of many random blogs steered to start some water-cooler conversations but not at all designed to start any quarrels. I like to make people think, myself included, as I write these blogs and I hope that in turn you will communicate with me and return the favor.

God Bless you all and keep in touch.