Jul 25 2007
The Hammer Is Coming Down
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In reference Falcons’ Michael Vick’s impending criminal proceedings in regards to his participation in and training of dogs for dog fights, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had this to say:
“While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not criminal, nonetheless violated league policies, including the personal conduct policy,” Goodell said….[source]
Well said. Truth be told, I rarely agree with PETA because I’ve found them to be, for the most part, extremists of the worst sort. Yet on this I feel they have the measure of the situation. Since Monday PETA members and animal lovers have been picketing outside of the Falcons practice field calling for the suspension of Michael Vick.
It’s good to see that the NFL is taking this matter seriously, though why they have to even launch an investigation to determine if this compromises their integrity is truly beyond me. Fact is, it does and he needs to be let go.
It’s such a disgusting story. With all that money, why on earth would he try making more at the expense of innocent animals? I’m with you: the NFL doesn’t need to bother with investigating him. But maybe it’s good that they do: if they go through the motions he won’t be able to complain they just jumped to conclusions.
Kate,
You raise a good point. By going through the motions and making certain everything is legit they strip him of the ability of making a credible appeal when they hand down their verdict. I sincerely hope they give him the boot.