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I personaly think he feels bad that he got caught and not about what he was doing. If he had any heart or conscience in the first place then those poor dogs would have never been put in such a horrible, violent (What he calls performance) to begin with. He had choices and he chose to be heartless and stupid. Now those dogs had to suffer. I think that him doing volenteer is more out of trying to make himself look good again then from guilt and from the heart.

I feel everyone deserves a "second chance" in life to be given the opportunity to prove that they carry remorse for what they have done that is so against the public's views of right & wrong. While doing time, did he find it in himself what he was doing is so cruel is left to be in question.For the Eagles fanclub & organization,hope they keep a keen eye on his behavior on & OFF the field.Just glad the Pat's didn't end up with him!
Doug

For me, this is a really difficult descision. Part of me wants to smite him, and the other part thinks he has served his time so give him a second chance. I do believe that celebrities need to keep their acts clean because they are big role models for children. So I think the NFL should have been a little more hesitant in resigning Vick. Personally I will not be watching Eagles games.
Oh, and Budweiser and other advertiser they won't think twice about it. Today is about the money, not the morals.

I have mixed feelings about the situation too. While, theoretically, if someone pays for their crime, a second chance may be appropriate, it is very difficult for many who appreciate the bond between people and dogs to entirely wrap their minds around the possibility that someone who can fight, electrocute and drown dogs may again have the opportunity to be placed on the pedestal that professional athletes are often afforded. Although, it is obvious that Vick regrets his participation in these actions,and is aware that his decisions were wrong, it seems more likely that his remorse is for what he lost and those he let down, rather than for the suffering and loss that the dogs experienced. In any event, if Vick is willing to follow through with his pledge to work with the Humane Society to help end the culture of dog fighting by being a consistent spokesman and role model , dogs may end up benefiting in the long run. Still, like Doug, I'm glad he wasn't signed by my team.

He has served his time. Should other convicts not be able to get jobs when they are released?

I do think that convicts should be able to find jobs - Michael Vick included. I guess that there is hesitation about the possibility of an animal abuser becoming a role model for kids - and whether it's right or wrong, professional athletes are looked to as role models.

Wow - I'm surprised and a little disgusted that MV got a standing ovation in Philadelphia.