Ramblings of a Former Eagles Fan

If I hear one more person say that Michael Vick made a "mistake" and that everyone deserves a second chance, I could go postal. Michael Vick did not make a "mistake." He did not take his eyes off the road and run a stop sign, or unintentionally misspell a word in his memoir or in a plea agreement. He purposefully and intentionally tortured and killed defenseless animals for his amusement and profit. As if playing starting QB in the NFL was not amusing and profitable enough. When it was convenient for him, he denied any involvement, and when it ceased being convenient, he told the truth, cut a deal to reduce his jail time, and pretended to be contrite about his reprehensible behavior.

Furthermore, everyone does not "deserve" a second chance. Did Josef Mengele? Did Jeffrey Dahmer? Afraid not. And neither does Michael Vick. Indeed, he gave his victims no second chances. But let's be real folks. Michael Vick has already received his second chance when he regained his freedom. If he is truly contrite, he'll prove it to us with his actions "off the field."

Playing in the NFL is a privilege and not a sacrosanct right. Michael Vick should have lost the right to enjoy that privilege. I for one am exercising my right and am voting with my feet. The Eagles are dead to me. I hope they join the Lions at 0-16 and re-locate to LA or Boston or wherever else Jeffrey Lurie would prefer to move his (but no longer my) team.