With alot of the issues they have, bamely drugs, the NFL has a right like all employers to randomly drugscreen their employees, but in the recent case with Michale Vick, they are taking an issue that has not been to court yet, and is not against the rules of football by what i know. If i had done something, and my work did know about it, as long as it did not interfere with work all would be fine. so is it right for them to suspend him from training camp, and is it fair for them to be police over these players lives?
2007-07-23 23:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by with4quarters 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think the NFL would rather err on the side of caution with this. I am sure you are from Atlanta and do not want to see your star quarterback lost.
The evidence so far though is pretty damning. Also, you must remember, Vick has had plenty of run-ins with the law before. This was also a home he OWNED.
The government feels very strongly they have a case against Vick.
I think the NFL is taking the right and appropriate action in this matter. They have to protect the integrity of the league. They also have to show they do not support this kind of behavior. Their action also protects Vick from any run ins with the media or upset fans.
Most people are extremely disgusted and upset with Vick, his family, and his personal history.
I do not think Vick will ever see a football field again in his life.
2007-07-23 23:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by Left Hand Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are barking up the wrong tree. What Michael Vick has done is wrong you need to understand this. He is so guilty and the evidence is so great against him that he should be jailed for what he has done. The NFL has every right to not let him play and I hope that they do it. Pit bulls are very nice pets to have and the abuse that Vick the Dick put them through killing them and such was so wrong. You are only thinking about a game of football. He has little regard for life and I hope they throw away the key and take all of his money so he can be poor. Just because someone can run fast and throw a football does not put them above the law nor does it give them any rights that you and I don't have. Michael Vick was an icon for all the young people to look up to as someone you might want to be he has thrown that out the window and at the same time threw away his career. These players that are doing these things should be banned from all sports. That is my opinion on your question. The NFL does not want bad Publicity from any of there players by the way the NFL stands for not to long.
2007-07-24 00:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by dandls_99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every player has, in their contract, a morality clause. They aren't supposed to engage in actions that can make the NFL look bad. It is a business which, to a large degree is based on public support and perception. When people are angry at the conduct of players, they won't watch the games, buy the merchandise, ect... The players know what they are getting into when they sign those multi million dollar contracts. A friend of mine has a cousin who plays for the Patriots. They are told, "Don't do anything to embarrass the organization". Vic and his dog fighting embarrassed the organization. It was, as the Marine Corps would call it, "Conduct Unbecoming."
Trust me, he violated his contract by getting himself involved, no matter how peripherally, in what happened at his home. They have every right to keep him from attending camp.
2007-07-24 00:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by joby10095 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the NFL is right. It is private enterprise. There are billions of dollars at stake. It is very high profile. It is not a democracy. If you are a member of the club, you play by the rules or you are out.
Do you believe Michael Vick was charged without evidence? I don't.
2007-07-23 23:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a case of a business (the NFL) having the right to not associate with or employ individuals whose reputations tarnish their image. Since what Vick did is illegal, they've got a legal right to fire him. He wasn't caught running dogfights because of an NFL probe, right? He was caught, it was reported, and the NFL said, "Never mind."
2007-07-23 23:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are personal conduct clauses in these guys contracts
and I'd say this is a big violation of that.
2007-07-24 00:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by booboo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God forbid we should keep people from making boatloads of money....
2007-07-23 23:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jason W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋