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Primetime, yes, Neon Deion opined about the Michael Vick case for the Fort Myers News-Press (via Pro Football Talk). As you might expect, the former Falcon attempted as best he could to defend the current, but soon-to-be former Falcon. He's managed to entertain us yet again. How? You see Michael Vick had a passion for dogfighting. It's all ok.First, Deion says we don't have the right perspective on the issue.
What a dog means to Vick might be a lot different than what he means to you or I. Hold on, don’t start shaking your head just yet. Listen to me.Awww. Maybe he does love dogs, but perhaps it's Deion in need of perspective. Dogfighting is a felony. Whether you love the animals or not.
Some people kiss their dogs on the mouth. Some people let their dogs eat from their plate. Some people dress their dogs in suits more expensive than mine, if you can believe that.
And some people enjoy proving they have the biggest, toughest dog on the street. You’re probably not going to believe this, but I bet Vick loves the dogs that were the biggest and the baddest. Maybe, he identified with them in some way.
Why are we indicting him? Was he the ringleader? Is he the big fish? Or is there someone else? The fights allegedly occurred at a property that he purchased for a family member. They apparently found carcasses on the property, but I must ask you again, is he the ringleader?And your point is? Perhaps "we" are using Vick ... and if so, isn't that ok? Dogfighting needs to stop and Michael is clearly involved. We'll find out the extent at some point, but all signs lead to Vick being the ringleader. After this somewhat coherent thought, Sanders thinks we should ease up on Mike because of his passion.
This situation reminds me of a scene in the movie “New Jack City,” when drug dealer Nino Brown is on the witness stand and eloquently says, “This thing is bigger than me.”
Are we using Vick to get to the ringleader? Are we using him to bring an end to dogfighting in the United States?
The only thing I can gather from this situation is that we’re using Vick.
I believe Vick had a passion for dogfighting. I know many athletes who share his passion. The allure is the intensity and the challenge of a dog fighting to the death. It’s like ultimate fighting, but the dog doesn’t tap out when he knows he can’t win.Ignoring the ridiculous comparison to Deion writing about jewelry; what relevance does passion have to this case? What Sanders and many other Vick apologists continue to forget is that dogfighting, enabling it, any participation whatsoever is a felony. You might think that it's not a big deal, but you also didn't write the law. Next time you get arrested, try explaining it's ok ... you had a passion for it. Thanks Deion, you DO always entertain.
It reminds me of when I wore a lot of jewelry back in the day because I always wanted to have the biggest chain or the biggest, baddest car. It gives you status.
Source: (PFT) (Fort Myers News Press)
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