Michael Vick's biggest problem

Why is Michael Vick getting so much more fuss than other law breakers like Cleveland Browns WR Donte Stallworth?

Yeah, he was involved in some terrible stuffD. Dog fighting is disgusting to me, and I'm not particularly fond of animals. But ESPN and other outlets spend so much time talking about Vick and addressing the backlash that would (and now will) follow a team signing him.

Why?

Because he was too famous.

Donte Stallworth killed a man. Hit him with his SUV and took his life. Stallworth was drunk and high when he got in the SUV to drive, what good did he think was going to come of that?

Point is, both have paid their debt to society by spending time behind bars. Vick spent 24 months either in prison or home confinement, while Stallworth spent 24 DAYS in jail. Personally, i think Stallworth got off way too easily. Either way, they messed up and they paid for it.

So why did people talk about showing up to picket and demonstrate their displeasure with Vick if he signed with an NFL team? I believe it all has to do with money.

Michael Vick was the highest paid player in NFL history at the time of his suspension, after he inked a 10-year $130 million deal in 2005.

Stallworth isn't nearly as famous as Vick, and doesn't make nearly the $ Vick did.

I think it's about time to drop the whole conversation about Vick the criminal and get back to Vick the football player.

Yes, people still have his story fresh on their minds and many are upset that he is getting a second chance, but after losing well over $100 million, (including endorsements) several properties, and his job, wouldn't you say he's been punished enough?

I think Vick deserves the second chance he's been given by the Philadelphia Eagles, and although I'll be rooting for his team to fail miserably (as a Cowboys fan, it's in the DNA), i want to see Vick succeed. Because i want to believe that although people fall they are capable of getting up, dusting themselves off, and becoming a productive member of society.

You'd better agree, cause next time it may be you who needs the forgiveness...