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Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield
He's likable enough to do well with a thing like this. Were Cheney (who actually might support the killing of pets) to try this, it would not be interpreted so well.
(I also happen to think it's the right thing to do, and think Vick received a penalty above what he deserved. Causes me to feel an affinity for Obama. I'm no apologist for Vick's abhorrent crime, but the guy's certainly done a damn good job of proving a man's better than his worst moment. And no - I am not an Eagles fan.)
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Regardless of where one stands on Vick, or how bad a poster child he is for "give a rehabilitated felon a second chance," this was a stupid PR move. There is only downside from people who don't like dog torturers.
