Watching the ESPN Sportscenter 90 minute town hall meeting about the Michael Vick situation and I'm moved to make a few comments.
First, Michael Vick made a mistake and is now culpable to the laws of the United States. I don't think anyone can argue this point.
Second, as much as I have problems with PETA's tactics, I think it is pretty ridiculous booing and chastising a member of the Humane Society for decrying the brutality Michael Vick and friends inflicted on the dogs.
Third, and most importantly, how bad does the crowd come off in the live broadcast. You've got black people in "Free Mike Vick" t-shirts cheering and jeering with abandon, completely ignoring the entreaties of Bob Levy to keep it civil. Mike Vick involved himself in something really bad. His "friends" dimed on him and left him to his fate. Mike Vick is not a victim of anything but his own poor judgment. By booing any indication of an opinion that Vick got what he deserved was routinely booed and yelled down by the mostly black audience. Horrid behavior and shameful representation of the african american community.
I think it is a shame that any criminal can get support from the community due to their race. The outcry for the Jena six is completely different from the "see-no-evil" ignorance of claiming Vick is innocent or the ridiculous support of O.J. Simpson. There's a great amount of ignorance.
Wow...ok, an update...a question about how Goodell deals with Vick vs. Belichick. How is that a very good question? Belichick cheated on a game. What the hell? He didn't commit a felony?!!
This makes me sick. Thank you, Chuck Smith, for talking sense.
Maybe I'll revisit this topic tomorrow with a cooler head.
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Sir, who does more damage to football. Someone who cheats or someone who dogfights?
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