Michael Vick: A Tale Of Redemption

Yesterday made me proud to be black man in american for the first time in a long time. After the debacle that was the VMAs, more specifically Lil Wayne and Tyler, I was elated to hear the news about my dude, Michael Vick and his new football contract. I know most of you could care less about Mike Vick and his new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, but Mike Vick's story is a true Tale of Redemption.

A w0/man in this life can do many things, some good, some bad. Other people feel that they can be the judge and jury for all that is bad. It's like they never made a mistake in their life, and they are tasked with the responsibility of convicting everyone around them. The story of Mike Vick is no different. This young man was and still is one of the most prolific football quarterbacks/players of all times. But, because he made a mistake, a jury of his peers (what a joke) convicted him to serve time in prison for dog fighting charges. He did everything they asked of him. Vick served his time; did his community service; lost all his contracts; lost endorsements; lost his homes and destroyed his reputation. Vick became a felon and had to start all the way over again. After serving his time, the brother not only toured the nation to talk to kids about staying out of trouble, but he fought to get federal legislation drafted against people who fight dogs. What more do you want from this man? There are other people who have done a lot worse and we have accepted them back into our homes, pulpits and lives as if nothing ever happened. Doesn't Mike Vick deserve the same?

I can tell you one thing, I am most proud of Andy Reid and the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization. They not only recognized that Vick has great talent, but he deserved another chance. Today, Michael Vick and I thank the Atlanta Falcons for letting him go and suing to take every dime you paid him back. We thank those marketing folks who decided to revoke all his endorsements and make the brother have to sell even the house he bought for his mother. Most importantly, we thank all of you who still show up to Eagles games with dogs and signs saying he is a murderer. Without any of you his 6 year/ $120 million dollar contract wouldn't taste so sweet. That my friends is what I call, A Tale Of Redemption. If GOD can forgive, who are we not to? Congrats Michael Vick; today we salute you and wish you the best!!!