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August 22, 2007
NAACP: Don't torture Vick
File this one under "shouldn't have said anything at all:"
R.L. White, president of the Atlanta NAACP, said of Michael Vick, "As a society, we should aid in his rehabilitation and welcome a new Michael Vick back into the community without a permanent loss of his career in football ... We further ask the NFL, Falcons, and the sponsors not to permanently ban Mr. Vick from his ability to bring hours of enjoyment to fans all over this country."
I'd have loved to sit in on that office meeting:
NAACP Official: Hey, I've got an idea. Let's come out in support of one of the most-hated men in America!
R.L. White: Brilliant! You're getting a corner office! And after that, let's try and bail out the Enron guys!
White ought to be less concerned with Vick's football career and more worried about the character of the man he's supporting. A guy who severly abuses dogs probably doesn't turn into the perfect gentleman away from the ring; associating with Vick is like water-skiing off the Titanic.
You're going to get your heart broken, R.L. White. Mark my words.
Posted by Greg Sidor at August 22, 2007 08:30 PM