Thoughts on the Michael Vick Case

I have given a great deal of thought to the Michael Vick case and have decided that I need to write about it in this blog. It seems to me that that the legal system is determined to make an example of this man -- we're going to show you a thing or two Mr. Black superstar. Yes, Mr. Vick has made some terrible mistakes, but I am not entirely sure that his punishment and subsequent torture is warranted. Among all the crimes that this young man could have committed -- running a dog fighting ring seems to be kind of trivial. With all due respect to PETA and animal lovers everywhere, Michael Vick played a minor role in the dogfighting operation (bankrolled) according to media reports. No, I am not taking his side, he did break the law; but he didn't kill a person, he wasn't selling drugs, he was not involved in selling child pornography, or involved child molestation, nor was he accused of beating up on his fiancee or anyone else. All of these crimes are worth everything and more that the law imposes on perpetrators. He is trying to put his life back together and the legal system is determined that that they are going to make it as difficult as possible for him to accomplish that task. I say a little prayer for Mr. Vick and his family all the time. Madoff bilked millions of dollars from investors with phony investment ventures. He's going to prison for the rest of his life (which is probably a short time). I just threw that note in to remind us all that we have BIGGER problems in this country. Mr. Vick may have blown his entire life and fortune away. I admire the fact that he continues to demonstrate the fortitude, strength and determination of a man that intends to do the right thing.