Out under the cover of darkness...
As expected, and as predicted by yours truly, Michael Vick was not only released from prison this morning but done so before 5am, under the cover of darkness. Vick was "slipped" out of Leavenworth in the wee hours of the morning no doubt to avoid a media circus that would normally await a highly anticipated celebrity de-carceration.
Unfortunately for Vick, the darkness eventually gives way to sunlight, and while he continues his "incarceration," inside his Hampton, VA mansion, the public is waking up to the reality that one of the biggest monsters in sports history is nearly a free man.
Yes, I use the word 'monster.' Without getting into the details I figure that description is accurate, a man who would torture animals in a sadistic way, a man who used common house pets as "training aids" for his fighting dogs, a man that took pleasure is punishing and eliminating losing animals, is for lack of a better term, a monster.
As the monster tries to "rebuild" his life, many on the outside, in the daylight want answers, and more importantly, want proof. Proof that Michael Vick can become a contributing member of society again, unfortunately the track record of problem NFL players getting a second chance isn't that great these days. NFL Commish Roger Goodell wants to make sure he see's genuine "remorse" for Vick's action. Will he be reinstate? Probably, the commish is harsh but is willing to give second chances no matter how many times he get's burned.
For the NFL to truly make a statement, Vick shouldn't be reinstated. It's time to stop allowing 'second chances' to athletes that think they can't be touched. Do you think a little time in the hole was enough to completely change the pysche of Michael Vick? I doubt it. Give him a 'second chance' and things might be good for a year or two, but eventually something else will come up and ego will convice him once again that he can't be touched.
But, Vick will be reinstated and some team will give him a chance. Fans will turn a blind eye and cheer for him again because he's on their team. It's amazing how outrage can turn to jersey sales and season tickets when someone is wearing the right colors. I have no malice towards Michael Vick, he does make me sick but my life will go on, as will his. In the daylight, in the spotlight, out of the cover of darkness. I hope he's ready for the sunlight, because the heat is about to get turned up on his 'new life.'
Unfortunately for Vick, the darkness eventually gives way to sunlight, and while he continues his "incarceration," inside his Hampton, VA mansion, the public is waking up to the reality that one of the biggest monsters in sports history is nearly a free man.
Yes, I use the word 'monster.' Without getting into the details I figure that description is accurate, a man who would torture animals in a sadistic way, a man who used common house pets as "training aids" for his fighting dogs, a man that took pleasure is punishing and eliminating losing animals, is for lack of a better term, a monster.
As the monster tries to "rebuild" his life, many on the outside, in the daylight want answers, and more importantly, want proof. Proof that Michael Vick can become a contributing member of society again, unfortunately the track record of problem NFL players getting a second chance isn't that great these days. NFL Commish Roger Goodell wants to make sure he see's genuine "remorse" for Vick's action. Will he be reinstate? Probably, the commish is harsh but is willing to give second chances no matter how many times he get's burned.
For the NFL to truly make a statement, Vick shouldn't be reinstated. It's time to stop allowing 'second chances' to athletes that think they can't be touched. Do you think a little time in the hole was enough to completely change the pysche of Michael Vick? I doubt it. Give him a 'second chance' and things might be good for a year or two, but eventually something else will come up and ego will convice him once again that he can't be touched.
But, Vick will be reinstated and some team will give him a chance. Fans will turn a blind eye and cheer for him again because he's on their team. It's amazing how outrage can turn to jersey sales and season tickets when someone is wearing the right colors. I have no malice towards Michael Vick, he does make me sick but my life will go on, as will his. In the daylight, in the spotlight, out of the cover of darkness. I hope he's ready for the sunlight, because the heat is about to get turned up on his 'new life.'
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