Obama Praises Eagles Owner for Giving Michael Vick a Second Chance

That anyone could defend Vick in any capacity is appalling. I am not an Obama supporter, but I am completely shocked at his dismissive attitude toward dogfighting and those who enable it, promote it, profit by it, and are entertained by it. There are some crimes and some criminals who do not deserve "second chances." Those who maim, those who kill, those who abuse, those whose victims are children and animals are blights on society and we must be protected from them. They are always dangerous, they are never cured, they are never rehabilitated, and they generally continue this same behavior even after serving jail time. I am curious as to why Obama feels differently...perhaps it is because of his liberal thought processes. The Liberal always defends the criminal, never the victim. Obama, I would assume out of ignorance, as is usually the Liberal way, defends the indefensible. He needs to familiarize himself with the reality of dogfighting and perhaps needs to personalize it by imagining his dog Bo used as a training object for the fighting dogs. Then let him see himself telling his daughters that Bo was killed by the vermin engaged in these barbaric, inhuman, deranged, perverse acts. As the owner of four dogs, I would like to see severe penalties (capital punishment works for me) dealt to those who exploit and harm animals (or children) for money, entertainment, and sick enjoyment. Our society would be well served by removing these predators, purveyors, and seekers of sick thrills.

I was very surprised when the Eagles hired Vick. I thought no organization would want him after the evil he had shown to innocent animals. I guess the big bucks or football rule. I would never watch an Eagles game and every time I see that monster I cringe. I do not believe for a minute the Vick has learned any compassion regarding animal abuse. What he has is a character flaw that is innate. I do not believe that you can teach somebody compassion. He has a black heart. He is only sorry because he was caught. And I am dissapointed that Obama would praise the man who hired him to the team. Obama should pick another person who has done well after being in jail to use as an example.

Probably was something that the President of the United States of America need not make a comment about. At least not when it could be made public. Whether it's a feel good story or not, the supposed most powerful man in the world, probably doesn't need to be spreading good cheer towards an ex felon. Particularly, considering the controversial nature of the ex felons crime.

WHAT? Obama says, "people who serve time never get a fair second chance." This was Michael Vick he was talking about. Of course some NFL team was going to pick him up. His time served was in a federal prison, it's not like he went to a Sing-Sing, or Rykers. Geez. He wasn't a murderer who was given a second chance, he went for dog fighting. Good grief, this article makes him sound so stupid.

Get over it. This is America. The man served his debt to humanity. If you want to live somewhere where they punish you for the rest of your life, move to Iran.

I am appalled that the President actually condones what Michael Vick did. Animal cruelty is not a forgivable act in any shape or form. Any person that believes that animals should not be tortured or abuse, should be up in arms. I cannot believe that the President could do this, I have now lost the last bit of respect for Obama, he is not who I and many people thought he was when he ran for President. I am ashamed of the President.

It appears all of you law abiding citizens don't know the law. After you've done your time, you're not to be discriminated against. But alas, those who have erred will continue to be repeat offenders as long as we keep discriminating against them.

I am very disappointed in President Obama praising the Eagles owner for giving Michael Vick a "second chance". Vick would still be involved in dog fighting if he didn't get caught. Anyone who can watch these innocent dogs tear each other apart is a monster. Here's someone who commits an inhumane act and horrible crime and now goes on to get rich and famous. Only in America.

How soon we forget.

Not so fast Prez! Sure it's great Michael Vick was given a second chance but do not forget that he went fron BMOC (big man on campus) to BMIC (big man in country)
to BMIC (to big man in cell)! And what a come down that is! It is enough to make one suck it up and become a model citizen to aid the return to the loftiness one had been accustomed to! This is not the same because cell life being somewhat better than being a jobless starving ex-con in the streets! An un-horsed "Duke" has a great incentive to get back in the saddle! Roland C. (Orlando) Woodaka

I am all for Michael Vick geting a second chance... I even root for him when he plays "My TEAM".... BUT... Pres. Obama should reallly re-assess his personal imput. Really there is so much going on in the US alone that if he wanted to take a few moments out to call and express any sentimient maybe he could have reached out to the family of murdered Deputy in Orlando or the two killed in Texas or any number of persons....This was just another publicity thing and in poor taste... Happy Holidays