Should Michael Vick be allowed to play again in the NFL?

[KATMAN]

This has neen a hot topic on several boards.I'm kind of iffy on this one.I believe that as a Christian that everything can and should be forgiven. But even though I can forgive his deeds and actions,I don't believe he should be allowed to play in the NFL. I guess character has a lot to do with as does integreity.I don't expect any teams will be looking at him for a quaterback anytime soon. I mean little kids look up to professional atheletes.If one has broken the law and served jail time and then be able to play again,what message is that being sent to a kid? Discuss.

[Clavicula_Nox]

No, I don't. Integrity.

[BrckBrln]

Yes, I do. Second chances.

[tt1106]

He's a professional athlete. If someone is willing to pay him, I don't see why he shouldn't. There are plenty of other people in professional sports, that deserve some jail time also.
Although I see your point Clavicula, In my personal opinion, professional sports is well beyond that and may not be familiar with that word any longer.

[Clavicula_Nox]

He's a professional athlete. If someone is willing to pay him, I don't see why he shouldn't. There are plenty of other people in professional sports, that deserve some jail time also.
Although I see your point Clavicula, In my personal opinion, professional sports is well beyond that and may not be familiar with that word any longer.

These people make a significant amount of money, prestige, and untouchable identity and they should be held to a significant standard in order to enjoy these perks. Considering the number of professional athletes that young people look up to, expecting them not to act like scum bags hardly seems like too tall of an order.

If professional sports is no longer familiar with Integrity, then that is indicative of a greater problem.

[tt1106]

These people make a significant amount of money, prestige, and untouchable identity and they should be held to a significant standard in order to enjoy these perks. Considering the number of professional athletes that young people look up to, expecting them not to act like scum bags hardly seems like too tall of an order.

If professional sports is no longer familiar with Integrity, then that is indicative of a greater problem.

I agree with you. The bigger problem is idolatry. It wouldn't be a tall order if the game and players were about the game and not the money. The only difference between Vick and others is Vick got caught. To not let him play because of his criminal record would be, imo, hypocritical. Whether or not Vick plays will not increase the reputation of the game. If it damages it, it will only do so until Sunday afternoon.

[amazzin]

This has neen a hot topic on several boards.I'm kind of iffy on this one.I believe that as a Christian that everything can and should be forgiven. But even though I can forgive his deeds and actions,I don't believe he should be allowed to play in the NFL. I guess character has a lot to do with as does integreity.I don't expect any teams will be looking at him for a quaterback anytime soon. I mean little kids look up to professional atheletes.If one has broken the law and served jail time and then be able to play again,what message is that being sent to a kid? Discuss.

Everyone deserves a second and thrid and forth and fifth and tenth and 50th and 100th chance.

I am, so glad God doesn't see us as washed out and unworthy of grace and mercy

[Brother Mark]

This has neen a hot topic on several boards.I'm kind of iffy on this one.I believe that as a Christian that everything can and should be forgiven. But even though I can forgive his deeds and actions,I don't believe he should be allowed to play in the NFL. I guess character has a lot to do with as does integreity.I don't expect any teams will be looking at him for a quaterback anytime soon. I mean little kids look up to professional atheletes.If one has broken the law and served jail time and then be able to play again,what message is that being sent to a kid? Discuss.

Why should he not be able to make a living in a private enterprise because of his criminal background? He's paid his debt to society and society has released him. IMO, that should be the end of it.

However, if the fans don't want to pay to see him play, then he's no longer a good investment. So the market will determine it.

Finally, if he were in the midst of creating new problems and not following the rules, then sure, something needs to be done. That's just my 2 cents.

Let me ask this question... would you be alright with your company firing you and no other company hiring you because you committed a misdemeanor or felony?

[Nick J]

I think he should be able to because Jesus said it himself in Luke 18:2122

(Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!)

I say if he has a repenting heart and is sorry, let him play (if any team wants him) but if he does it again then you "might" consider taking some kind of action. Thats just me.

[KATMAN]

Why should he not be able to make a living in a private enterprise because of his criminal background? He's paid his debt to society and society has released him. IMO, that should be the end of it.

However, if the fans don't want to pay to see him play, then he's no longer a good investment. So the market will determine it.

Finally, if he were in the midst of creating new problems and not following the rules, then sure, something needs to be done. That's just my 2 cents.

Let me ask this question... would you be alright with your company firing you and no other company hiring you because you committed a misdemeanor or felony?

If it hinders my performance and judgement,then I would see their point.Also,most companies wouldn't be paying top notch money to work for them because of a felony.

[Brother Mark]

If it hinders my performance and judgement,then I would see their point.Also,most companies wouldn't be paying top notch money to work for them because of a felony.

Michael Vick won't be getting top notch money from any NFL team. No one will pay him anywhere near what he was making before it happened.

One thing to keep in mind, what he did was against the law, but it is also a cultural thing. That is significant. Fighting animals is far more common than folk think. That doesn't justify breaking the law.

Still, it's not in societies best interest to make sure that ex-cons can't make a living. It is much more in our best interest to make sure that ex-cons are assimilated back into society and that all in the society are aware that a price is to be paid for breaking the law.

[KATMAN]

I doubt if any teams will sign him.His best bet would be to go thru the CFL or the Arena leauge and work his way up.Nothing wrong with the CFL,many players done that route.I'm just saying 2 1/2 years in prison might have hindered his body.He won't be in tip top shape to play in the NFL in my opinion.

[Gulah Papyrus]

I doubt if any teams will sign him.His best bet would be to go thru the CFL or the Arena leauge and work his way up.Nothing wrong with the CFL,many players done that route.I'm just saying 2 1/2 years in prison might have hindered his body.He won't be in tip top shape to play in the NFL in my opinion.

He will get signed...have you ever seen him play? He will FOR SURE get signed.

[Lefty]

He will get signed...have you ever seen him play? He will FOR SURE get signed.

Probably, but he'd be hired to play the role of a touchdown producing machine, not as a man of character, which is what sports are designed to show us. Fans want to see success not character, unfortunately. Maybe he was attracted to that ugly business in the first place because he saw the resemblance between fighting dogs and modern athletes like him who play only to win. They're the same breed.

Some athletes who get in trouble with the law will later go out of their way to show us they've changed their ways. That's the only case I'd allow a second chance.

[The Mighty Sword]

Forgive and forget lest you hold a higher standard than GOD, the man paid for his sin and his dues.