Vick In The Land Of Second Chances [Kinship Circle Blog]

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KINSHIP CIRCLE'S BLOG - http://kinshipcircle.wordpress.com 8/14/09 BLOG: Michael Vick In The Land Of Second ChancesBy Brenda ShossMichael Vick, right, and Philadelphia Eagles' head coach Andy Reid during a news conference today in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles gave Vick a one-year deal with an option for a second year. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press / August 14, 2009)"Michael Vick acknowledges having done 'some terrible

things,'" even as he signs to play for the Philadelphia Eagles.In the land of Second Chances, Michael Vick is living large after negotiating the Eagles' one-year deal with a second-year option. Oozing regret, he promises to "be part of the solution and not the problem." Does his remorseful cup runneth over, or does he merely have a good publicist?I have never heard Michael Vick talk much about the dogs. Or what when through his head as he helped drown, hang, electrocute and bludgeon them. Is he "sorry" about the dog gasping for air while drowned? I wonder if he regrets a dog's last look just before electrocution.I would like to know exactly WHAT he is sorry for: Violently torturing individuals who happen to be dogs OR getting caught? Does he repent for the lives he stole OR the interruption of his promising career? Does he ask forgiveness for forcing dogs into fatal fights OR for the shame

and embarrassment he caused family and fans?A news story concludes: "Vick, who said he has no more pets, said he planned to actively work in the community and the humane society to prove he can help more animals than he's hurt."Vick had pets? Well, maybe the ones he allegedly dog-napped to use as bait for the fighters. Here's the thing: You can spin it, forget it, turn it inside-out and backwards -- but, Michael Vick is still a predator. The day he sobs uncontrollably over just one dog...let alone the many hurt at Bad Newz Kennels...I may believe he is capable of empathy. When he is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Animal Abuse Syndrome, suffering night sweats and flashbacks, I may believe he is capable of compassion.Until then, I see a sociopath dressed in repentant clothing. REFERENCES: 7/30/09: Welcome Back Michael Vick?http://www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/updates_vick-09-30-07.html Michael Vick acknowledges having done 'some terrible things'http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-michael-vick15-2009aug15,0,2447823.story Michael Vick signs two-year deal with the Eagleshttp://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-vick-eagles14-2009aug14,0,647279.story=============================================================Plan To Boycott The Eagles Or Just Want To Comment?WEB COMMENT FORM:http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/fanzone/contactus.aspEXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION (dealmakers and decision-makers):http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/FrontOffice.htmlCORPORATE SPONSORS FOR PHILADELPHIA EAGLES:http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/corporatepartners.html**KINSHIP CIRCLE WILL NOT TARGET CORPORATE SPONSORS IN AN ALERT** We have done more than 20 Michael Vick alerts. His legal punishment phase is over. We do not want to exhaust more limited time in letter campaigns about Michael Vick. However, don't let us stop you! Eagles'

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