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<blockquote data-quote="curiousbrain" data-source="post: 793824" data-attributes="member: 31608"><p>I'd agree that Vick's effort and willingness to take advantage of his release is to be commended; however, it does bother me on a somewhat personal level (albeit my personal feelings are somewhat irrelevant) that he gets a second chance. The majority of us common folk (exceptions probably exist, I would think) would be given nary a second glance, nevermind a chance. To be a bit more concise in that, if one of us committed comparable offenses in our profession, would we be treated with the same amount of support and understanding that Vick has? Granted, it doesn't hurt he probably has a large PR machine.</p><p></p><p>As to him adopting a dog, it strikes me that that is sort of akin to a person guilty of child abuse asking for custody back - however, I find that metaphors lend themselves to poor arguments so I can't really rely on the former one. Given his history, I don't think Vick shouldn't be allowed to adopt a dog, although I do think that if he is allowed to (who could stop him, I suppose), special considerations should be made - a monthly visit from Animal Control, perhaps? And if Vick is genuine in his rehabilitation, I don't see why he would object, really.</p><p></p><p>As for Obama, it doesn't bother me in the least he made the call. Even the President is not exempt from personal feelings or actions, I should think.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="curiousbrain, post: 793824, member: 31608"] I'd agree that Vick's effort and willingness to take advantage of his release is to be commended; however, it does bother me on a somewhat personal level (albeit my personal feelings are somewhat irrelevant) that he gets a second chance. The majority of us common folk (exceptions probably exist, I would think) would be given nary a second glance, nevermind a chance. To be a bit more concise in that, if one of us committed comparable offenses in our profession, would we be treated with the same amount of support and understanding that Vick has? Granted, it doesn't hurt he probably has a large PR machine. As to him adopting a dog, it strikes me that that is sort of akin to a person guilty of child abuse asking for custody back - however, I find that metaphors lend themselves to poor arguments so I can't really rely on the former one. Given his history, I don't think Vick shouldn't be allowed to adopt a dog, although I do think that if he is allowed to (who could stop him, I suppose), special considerations should be made - a monthly visit from Animal Control, perhaps? And if Vick is genuine in his rehabilitation, I don't see why he would object, really. As for Obama, it doesn't bother me in the least he made the call. Even the President is not exempt from personal feelings or actions, I should think. [/QUOTE]
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