Journal johndiii's Journal: Is Michael Bad? 5
Following up on Shadow Wrought's journal entry from yesterday about the indictment of Michael Vick on dog fighting charges. SI.com has a more in-depth story, as well as the reaction of the Falcons organization (though the top levels of management appear to have fled the country
Arthur Blank, are you happy with the face of your franchise? Perhaps it's time to cut Mr. Vick loose. Perhaps it will help him understand the concept of "consequences".
Precedent indicates that a conviction is not required for a player to be suspended. I agree that there is no reason that Michael Vick should be allowed to play while under indictment.
No, Michael's not bad (Score:2)
I agree with you and Shadow Wrought, by the way - the NFL needs to suspend Vick.
Dog fighting is extremely cruel.
Re: (Score:2)
And Arthur Blank won't release Vick... he's in love with Vick and has paid him faaar too much money.
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I agree, once he's convicted he should be barred. But while only under indictment, he should be suspended from the league, and reinstated only upon an innocent verdict.
When people outlaw dog fighting (Score:2)
yes (Score:1)