Nike re-signs Michael Vick to a contract....

[Briarmom]

So a title change for this thread is in order?

 

[Uuaww]

Glad it's not true




That's cool. I'm the opposite. I shop with my values. If some one is a murderer, I'm not about to support them with my dollars. If a store has racist policies and unfair labor practices. No way in heck, am I going to support them continuing these policies.

That is a very rude and condescending thing to say. You are making it out like she is an awful person for shopping for the cheapest price. Vick may have done something wrong, but he did his time. Now he is doing more good than anyone else ever has for animal rights. Even if he is only forced to, he is still the face they need. Vick is a necessary evil.

He is a football player, that is his job. He is trying to pay off his debts anyway he can. Just let the man be.

 

[eliza61]

That is a very rude and condescending thing to say. You are making it out like she is an awful person for shopping for the cheapest price. Vick may have done something wrong, but he did his time. Now he is doing more good than anyone else ever has for animal rights. Even if he is only forced to, he is still the face they need. Vick is a necessary evil.

He is a football player, that is his job. He is trying to pay off his debts anyway he can. Just let the man be.

Uhmm, I guess you miss the part where I said "that's cool". Poster said how she shops and I stated how I shop. no where did i say she was wrong for how she shopped.

There was a recent thread on shopping on walmart, if you read that I stated the same thing. I don't shop at walmart because I don't like their policies. I nevered said people who shop at walmart are awful. Just as the poster stated her opinion, I gave mine.

As for Michael Vick, He is a public person marketing himself. I am in no way interfering with his right to make a living, I am in no way interfering with his ability to play football. I do have the right not to support his actions and the way I do that is by not purchasing his merchandise.

Sorry if that upsets you. You are free to buy what ever you choose with your money and support any one you wish. That is truly the great thing about this country.

 

[Imzadi]

Wow. Here is me reading through this thread

When I read the OP, I thought he meant not to buy any Nike stocks which I had been possibly planning to do. Then I decided not to... then I read the thread further on. Now, I might again. To me, there is a bit of a difference in being one of a shareowner of a company and buying their products. I wouldn't want to be part of a company that endorses Vick.

 

[Dancemom03]

Now he is doing more good than anyone else ever has for animal rights.

Did I just read that correctly??? We ARE talking about Vick right? MICHAEL VICK??? Surely you jest...

 

[Mickey's Minion]

For me, it really bothers me that the Eagles signed him, as I am from Philly. But at least you could say that Vick has a skill that someone really needs and therefor they gave him a second chance. Not many folks can play QB in the NFL ( and quite frankly, Vick is more exciting than good, and who knows if he can play at all anymore? )

Almost sounds like you are making excuses for the Eagles. :

Did you buy back your support of the team?

 

[Papa Deuce]

Almost sounds like you are making excuses for the Eagles. :

Did you buy back your support of the team?

Nope. I watch the Titans... sad as it is.

 

[Imzadi]

Did I just read that correctly??? We ARE talking about Vick right? MICHAEL VICK??? Surely you jest...

That's like when the tobacco companies say they are the biggest educators on the harmful effects of smoking. Uh, yeah, NOW that the courts & laws have forced them to do so. It's not like they are doing it voluntarily.

 

[Aisling]

This is a timely thread for me.

Today, I was sitting in my casr waiting for someone when a man walked by with a German shep on a choke collar. Every few steps, the man roughly jerked the leash, a couple of times pulling up so hard that the dogs front legs came up off the ground. The gurgling sounds the dog was making haunts me at this very moment. He was cursing at the dog and saying things like "walk, or I'll choke you good." Passersby were staring. OMG I wanted to cry. I couldn't wait to get home to my own dog and hold him.

When I got home, I told my son what happened and how upset I was. "Yeah, imagine Michael Vick," he said.

I knew what Vick had done, and felt it was terrible, but it never really sunk in. I think I had been focusing on how cruel Vick was and not on the actual suffering of the dogs he tortured. Now it has sunk in BIG TIME.

Vick did his time and should be allowed to make his living, but my conscience WILL NOT EVER allow me to have anything to do with anything he's associated with, be it sneakers, his football team or whatever. He is disgusting, and I'll let my disgust be known by boycotting anything he endorses.

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

He makes me sick. I won't have anything to do with whatever he is involved in. He is one of the poorest excuses for a human being that I have ever seen. Whatever product or name he is with will not be in my house.

I had read online that Kendra Wilkinson's husband Hank Baskett lost his spot on the Eagles team because of Michael Vick. Kendra, the animal lover, was so mad. I don't blame her.

 

[Papa Deuce]

He makes me sick. I won't have anything to do with whatever he is involved in. He is one of the poorest excuses for a human being that I have ever seen. Whatever product or name he is with will not be in my house.

I had read online that Kendra Wilkinson's husband Hank Baskett lost his spot on the Eagles team because of Michael Vick. Kendra, the animal lover, was so mad. I don't blame her.

Possibly, BUT Hank Baskett isn't all that great a player anyway. If not Michael Vick, then someone else would probably have taken it.

 

[Uuaww]

yes, Vick is being forced to work with animal right groups, but that doesn't take from the fact his involvement has more positive effects on the situation than anyone else has.

Yes Vick did an awful thing, but they are making sure he makes up for it and then some.

 

[eliza61]

yes, Vick is being forced to work with animal right groups, but that doesn't take from the fact his involvement has more positive effects on the situation than anyone else has.

Yes Vick did an awful thing, but they are making sure he makes up for it and then some.

And?? Not be sarcastic or rude but I'm sorry I'm just don't understand.
Why are we supposed to feel sorry for Vick or any criminal that does horrible things. You are known by your character and your reputation, that's why companies and personalities spend so much money on making sure that they keep good ones. That's why companies research how some thing effects their brand. If you get the reputation as a thief don't get mad when a bank doesn't hire you.

yes, legally he did his time but every one is now supposed to be HAPPY and welcome him back with open arms? Pleeeease....

Vick was an adult who CHOOSE to do the things he did, for what ever reason. Now he's upset because he's not feeling the love, gimme a break.

I believe in this country's justice system so I will defend Michael Vicks right to use his talents to make an honest living but no where does it state I have to respect, support or like the Guy and I also can choose how to use my purchasing power.

 

[Kim&Chris]

yes, Vick is being forced to work with animal right groups, but that doesn't take from the fact his involvement has more positive effects on the situation than anyone else has.

Yes Vick did an awful thing, but they are making sure he makes up for it and then some.

I guess it's pretty safe to say that you know nothing about animal rights.

 

[Uuaww]

I guess it's pretty safe to say that you know nothing about animal rights.

with all the media exposure he has given them, he has done more for it than anyone else. I am not saying what Vick did wasn't horrible, I am saying that everyone deserves to repent for their sins. You don't have to forgive him, but you should at least try to just ignore him. Out of sight, out of mind.

A harsh analogy is a child molester. No way should they be forgiven, but after they do their time, and if they move to a new place and don't do ANYTHING wrong, people shouldn't protest outside their houses, just ignore.

 

[disneydave2003]

So a title change for this thread is in order?

yes it is. i was wondering when/if the title would be corrected myself.

 

[sbell111]

He makes me sick. I won't have anything to do with whatever he is involved in. He is one of the poorest excuses for a human being that I have ever seen. Whatever product or name he is with will not be in my house.

I had read online that Kendra Wilkinson's husband Hank Baskett lost his spot on the Eagles team because of Michael Vick. Kendra, the animal lover, was so mad. I don't blame her.

Don't cry for Hank Baskett. He got picked up by the Colts two days later.

 

[Uuaww]

And?? Not be sarcastic or rude but I'm sorry I'm just don't understand.
Why are we supposed to feel sorry for Vick or any criminal that does horrible things. You are known by your character and your reputation, that's why companies and personalities spend so much money on making sure that they keep good ones. That's why companies research how some thing effects their brand. If you get the reputation as a thief don't get mad when a bank doesn't hire you.

yes, legally he did his time but every one is now supposed to be HAPPY and welcome him back with open arms? Pleeeease....

Vick was an adult who CHOOSE to do the things he did, for what ever reason. Now he's upset because he's not feeling the love, gimme a break.

I believe in this country's justice system so I will defend Michael Vicks right to use his talents to make an honest living but no where does it state I have to respect, support or like the Guy and I also can choose how to use my purchasing power.

You're right, banks shouldn't thieves, day cares shouldn't hire sex offenders, but Vick is a football player, if he can stay away from animals, why shouldn't he be allowed to continue to be a football player?

 

[sbell111]

with all the media exposure he has given them, he has done more for it than anyone else. I am not saying what Vick did wasn't horrible, I am saying that everyone deserves to repent for their sins. You don't have to forgive him, but you should at least try to just ignore him. Out of sight, out of mind.

A harsh analogy is a child molester. No way should they be forgiven, but after they do their time, and if they move to a new place and don't do ANYTHING wrong, people shouldn't protest outside their houses, just ignore.

Agreed

 

[Dancemom03]

A harsh analogy is a child molester. No way should they be forgiven, but after they do their time, and if they move to a new place and don't do ANYTHING wrong, people shouldn't protest outside their houses, just ignore.

So I'm guessing you'd have no issue if a registered sex offended moved in next to you and watched your kids play in the yard every day. After all, they've done nothing wrong - yet.