Nearly five years have passed since Michael Vick was released from prison after he pleaded guilty to bankrolling an interstate dog fighting operation, but that doesn’t mean some people have forgiven him for his actions.
Vick will forever be a dog killer in the eyes of many people. One such person is ESPN personality Michelle Beadle, who had some strong comments after the New York Jets announced that they had signed the free agent quarterback Friday.
Looks like mama is on the market for a new football team….
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) March 21, 2014
Oh. And any mention of 'getting over dogfighting' is an automatic block. You do you, chickadees. #happyfriday
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) March 21, 2014
You can figure there are many other people in the New York area who feel similarly.
I’ve always said I felt Vick was punished too harshly for his actions when compared to the punishments for other crimes and I’ve long forgiven him. Clearly there are many people who feel differently.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and choices when it comes to being a fan, and Beadle is showing hers. I can’t complain — I stopped being a fan of the Bengals after they signed one too many ex-cons and bad characters.
