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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='976710' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:29 PM
that man was not helpless, he was walking across a road. I am not taking away from the fact that stallworth killed someone BUT... this guy could have looked both ways before crossing the road. i know i do, and i wont get hit by a car. those animals had no choice.
animals and children are helpless. an adult to preoccupied to see if traffic is coming is not.
animals and children are helpless. an adult to preoccupied to see if traffic is coming is not.
The man was not helpless BUT Stallworth blew over double the legal limit and killed a PERSON not a DOG a PERSON. Imo what stallworth did is way beyond what Vick did. Stallworth served less than 30 days in jail for blowing over double the legal limit and killing a human.
Vick served a year for animal abuse, gambling across state lines, and a few other charges. Vick was sentenced mostly because of illegal gambling, gambling over state lines, not for killing animals.
dogs are loving animals who do depend on people and shouldnt be treated like that. At the end of the day killing a person is way worse than killing a dog. This is my opinion, if you think a dog is more important than someones husband, father, brother, or dad then im shocked.
Vick is a pretty sick bastard but i think its time to cut him slack and try to redeem himself. If he screws again then throw the book at him.
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This has been a fascinatimg thread to watch unfold. Many members' comments about whether Mr. Vick should be forgiven for his transgressions have really surprised me. In particular, I've been surprised that some members who seem like die hard conservatives have expressed that Vick should be given a second chance -- not the attitude that I expected from conservatives. Conversely, some of the members whose political views seem to be on the liberal end of the spectrum want to fry Vick rather than forgive him -- a very unliberal position. Just all very interesting to read.
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='976916' date='Aug 14 2009, 04:51 PM
This has been a fascinatimg thread to watch unfold. Many members' comments about whether Mr. Vick should be forgiven for his transgressions have really surprised me. In particular, I've been surprised that some members who seem like die hard conservatives have expressed that Vick should be given a second chance -- not the attitude that I expected from conservatives. Conversely, some of the members whose political views seem to be on the liberal end of the spectrum want to fry Vick rather than forgive him -- a very unliberal position. Just all very interesting to read.
Although in almost every economical issues im conservative and will remain that way.
It might be because im a women but im pretty forgiving and want to see the best in people. Unlike some criminals Vick stepped up and did what was right. He admitted it, took his punishment, served his time, and has paid for it. If he were to screw up again i would say show no mercy.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='976780' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:31 PM
In many ways that may be the BEST job for him. It puts his life in a very bright spotlight for such kids. It affords them 2 important lessons about life - bad behaviors can lead to very real consequences. The loss of freedom (jail time), the loss of financial stability (going from highly paid to bankrupt in an instant), the loss of trust, and the loss of reputation. But, it also illustrates that there is hope and opportunities if one changes their ways and contributes positively to society. It shows the value and power of forgiveness, while illustrating that doesn't mean forgetting. These are the kinds of lessons that should be taught to troubled youths - that you can have a chance at a great life if you are willing to change and work for forgiveness. He isn't living as though nothing has happened. He is living as someone where a whole lot HAS happened, and he is ensuring that others not follow in those footsteps.
The only message is, you can get away with a bit time in jail and still be a superstar making millions, so crime isn't that bad at all, just a bit prison and you're back to normal...
IMHO we are sending out the wrong message.
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='975804' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:08 PM
Even more fodder for me rooting for my beloved New York Giants to crush the Eagles.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='976925' date='Aug 14 2009, 03:02 PM
But what message will the kids get?
The only message is, you can get away with a bit time in jail and still be a superstar making millions, so crime isn't that bad at all, just a bit prison and you're back to normal...
IMHO we are sending out the wrong message.
The only message is, you can get away with a bit time in jail and still be a superstar making millions, so crime isn't that bad at all, just a bit prison and you're back to normal...
IMHO we are sending out the wrong message.
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='976886' date='Aug 14 2009, 05:14 PM
Craig i typically agree with a lot of what you say but when it comes to this i cant believe you said it.
The man was not helpless BUT Stallworth blew over double the legal limit and killed a PERSON not a DOG a PERSON. Imo what stallworth did is way beyond what Vick did. Stallworth served less than 30 days in jail for blowing over double the legal limit and killing a human.
Vick served a year for animal abuse, gambling across state lines, and a few other charges. Vick was sentenced mostly because of illegal gambling, gambling over state lines, not for killing animals.
dogs are loving animals who do depend on people and shouldnt be treated like that. At the end of the day killing a person is way worse than killing a dog. This is my opinion, if you think a dog is more important than someones husband, father, brother, or dad then im shocked.
Vick is a pretty sick bastard but i think its time to cut him slack and try to redeem himself. If he screws again then throw the book at him.
The man was not helpless BUT Stallworth blew over double the legal limit and killed a PERSON not a DOG a PERSON. Imo what stallworth did is way beyond what Vick did. Stallworth served less than 30 days in jail for blowing over double the legal limit and killing a human.
Vick served a year for animal abuse, gambling across state lines, and a few other charges. Vick was sentenced mostly because of illegal gambling, gambling over state lines, not for killing animals.
dogs are loving animals who do depend on people and shouldnt be treated like that. At the end of the day killing a person is way worse than killing a dog. This is my opinion, if you think a dog is more important than someones husband, father, brother, or dad then im shocked.
Vick is a pretty sick bastard but i think its time to cut him slack and try to redeem himself. If he screws again then throw the book at him.
I think stallworth should have gone to jail for a lot longer. obviously drinking and driving is unacceptable. I DO NOT think he is entirely responsible for killing than man. I dont care if someone is 4 times over the legal limit doing the speed of sound, I am not walking in front of his car. just because pedestrians have the right of way doesn't mean you can be completely oblivious to your surroundings.
I was not saying stallworth shouldn't be penalized further. Might that man be alive today if not for stallworth drinking and driving? maybe, maybe not. might he be alive today if he was watching where he was going while crossing the road? most definitely yes.
I think both men did horrible things, IMO unforgivable. I think they should have to live with their mistakes on their conscience for the rest of their lives. the difference is: I believe this will haunt stallworth, and it is not TOTALLY his fault. I dont believe micheal vick gives a shit, and the destruction and demise of those poor innocent animals is COMPLETELY vicks fault.
Stallworth should be nailed to the wall legally for drinking and driving, but that man dying is NOT entirely his fault.
both men are wrong and should be punished to the max. obviously i agree a human life is far more valuable than a dogs life (dont tell oscar i said that) but these two circumstances are FAR different, and the dogs were victims and I dont view the man that stallworth hit as a victim. obviously the criminal justice system felt the same way i do.
the stallworth case was a combination of criminal negligence and darwinism.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='976942' date='Aug 14 2009, 05:23 PM
Like every kid, the message received would be that which the parents and those who DIRECTLY influence them choose to give. In this case, the man has 1) Spent time in prison 2) Lost all his money, endorsements, and the like 3) Is bankrupt and will have to repay millions 4) Will always be thought of as an animal killer. Somehow the normalcy in that is lost on me. His talent is one within entertainment. That is his trade. We can debate the idiocy in paying athletes obscene amounts of money, but that's another topic for another day. What kind of message are we sending our kids if we wax poetic about the importance of forgiveness, of showing contrition, and of fairness, when we are quick to burn at the stake, in spite of the preceding? Would it be OK if he made hundred's of thousands in his trade? Tens of thousands? Or would it be better for him to never again be able to use his talent, fall off the radar, and become another washed-up has been strung out on drugs, alcohol, or worse? EDIT: It's kinda like those of us who used to drive around all the time with fog lights on. A certain someone taught us the error of our ways and some have since changed them. Should those folds still have their fog-lights revoked?
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I think there's something to be said for the time and premediatation involved. I mean, I get really drunk and run over people all the time. Who doesn't? Michael Vick was contemplating what he was doing and covering up for years. The real question is, why does he hate America?
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