Vick signs with Philly

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Michael Vick has returned to the NFL. While many people seem to think that Mr. Vick should not be allowed to return to his profession, I am reminded that the stigmia that surrounds felons is that they have given up their rights to return to their former life or profession. Michael Vick made a horrible mistake. He made it again and again by not closing down that horrible operation. He has served his penalty, not only in jail time, but financial losses in the millions of dollars as well. His reputation has been forever tarnished by his deeds. While I understand the nature of the fan who disagrees with the decision to allow Vick to return, I also ask this question. Should the penalty for killing dogs be greater or less than the penalty for killing a human being? While Mr. Vick is being destroyed by the press, it seems that Donte' Stallworth is almost getting a pass for his error in judgement. One year away from the NFL and 24 days in jail. This is the penalty for killing a man. 23 Months in jail is the penalty for killing dogs and gambling. It just seems to me that the sentence should be one in the same at the very least.