Getting It Off My Chest

I'm an avid sports enthusiast. I love sports. I played basketball for years. I stopped my senior year because I didn't think my knee would hold up in college. I've been watching all of the sports news this week. I'm upset about the treatment of Michael Vick. Did he not pay his debt to society? One of my friends wanted me to join a group called Permanently Ban Michael Vick from the NFL. I understand that she is an animal supporter, but I think the U.S. cares more about animals than humans. The media crucified Michael Vick during the allegations. It was obvious that he was guilty until proven innocent. Hmm, that is so un-American.

This week Donte Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days of jail time and 2 year house arrest for vehicular manslaughter (DUI). His lawyer said that this was a fair punishment. He murdered a man. Michael Vick murdered dogs, and he was given 19 months in jail. There's a disparity between the two. I know some would say that Vick's crime lasted longer than Stallworth's. There's no money that can bring back this father and husband. NONE! I just don't understand this sentence for Stallworth. The media talks about the Donte Stallworth's case, but it is more in the context of NFL and Goddell's control of 'bad' behavior.

Michael Vick has paid his debt to society. If a NFL team wants to sign him, then that's on that team. Vick is a talented individual who has done some stupid, outlandish things. I don't hear about the Enron executive get crucified as Michael Vick has. Enron executives destroyed thousands of lives. America has a selective memory because Enron executives are no longer talked about. However, Michael Vick has served his prison time, and people still have great disdain for him. We shouldn't judge him. We should pray for him because he needs it. Yes, he was a multi-millionaire, but he is still a human being. He is still a child of God. I think we forget that when we criticize and judge. We should look for the good in everyone. Instead of criticizing, we should pray for these young athletes that get all of this money and have no clue how to handle the pressure or the money. We are not in that position at all. I just had to get that off my chest.