. . .is good news.

I know this will anger a lot of people, but its true. When someone is convicted of a crime, accepts responsibility, does his or her time we should celebrate when they find themselves on the path to success.

Do we want permanent criminals? Do we want want to hand a career death sentence for crimes that are not deemed worthy of a real death sentence?

Who the hell are we? What do we stand for?

I know Vick is a millionaire and a celebrity and that angers a lot of you. Tough. Seriously, tough.

He has shown contrition, he has suffered enough and is trying to earn a second chance at life. Listen to his interviews, read about the changes he is making in his life. He deserves a second chance. Nothing is being handed to him, he is working hard for this.

Given the number of African American men who are incarcerated, and being an African American male myself, I want to see Vick being successful.

Another hope I have is that others who are incarcerated can look at Vick for inspiration and will try to do the right thing when the get out.

That might anger you, but if Michael Vick's fall from grace and efforts to redeem himself has a positive impact on others then "Go Michael Go."

When criminals return to society we should want to see them succeed, not as a reward but as a form of public safety. An ex con without a way to make a living, will most likely return to crime. Do any of you guys understand what recidivism is and its horrible impact on inner city communities?

Vick is a football player and as long as he can play and there is a demand for his services he should be allowed to play. Lets not forget the NFL has him under a microscope.

Vick deserved to go to jail, he deserved to lose his career, he deserved all of the scorn directed at him. But after doing his time, he deserves the opportunity to earn it back. He still has a long way to go but I am pulling for him.