Well Said...

Jason Whitlock on Michael Vick and what the future should hold for the QB.

If the guy goes to jail and serves his time, doesn't he deserve a second chance? Isn't that the strength of our country... those who make mistakes, can be forgiven and afforded the opportunity at another chance?

"We have to put an end to the political game of "racial gotcha." It's backfiring on everybody. We no longer seek understanding. We seek vigilante justice. We want high-profile people to serve as examples of the kind of harsh punishment America is willing to dole out if you make a mistake. We think if Vick and Imus lose their jobs and are totally disgraced, their demise will make the world a more civil place."

No one is saying what the guy did is acceptable or worthy of anything less then a harsh punishment. But you have to believe that within everyone is a person who is good. Yes, even Michael Vick.

At some point in life, we all encounter a situation where our hearts wish to dictate the punishment rather then the law. A person we care deeply about makes a bad choice. They are forced to pay the consequences. But do we just give up on them? Does a horrible mistake (and yes, what he did is horrible and proves he is capable of using the worst judgement) equal a total lost cause?

Or because we are humans, do we allow Vick the chance to prove over time, that he is in fact at the very least decent?
Or maybe more directly, if it was you.. would you deserve a second chance?