Does his fame play a part of the sentence? Some people say that an average person of the street would not have been judged so harshly for dog fighting. However, there are other charges against him ..... lying .... drugs .... etc.
2007-12-11 02:27:42 · 19 answers · asked by dukefanatic2008 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think it's fair. He probably got a harsher sentence than the average guy would have, but then again, he's a public figure, and he was a role model for a lot of people. Plus he lied at first, and tried to cover up his guilt. To me, that warrants more punishment.
Don't forget how much money he's losing here because he can't practice and play. After 2 years away, will he be able to come back to the game? Will anyone want to hire him? In that respect, the time in jail is the least of his punishment.
2007-12-11 02:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems harsh, but the "average person on the street" is not a role model to thousands of kids.
And many law experts have already stated he could have avoided jail time all together if he would have told truth from the start. The lies go him in more trouble than the dogs.
I would not be surprised if he gets an early release after this all blows over, sometime over the summer when football isn't in the headlines.
2007-12-11 02:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's too bad for him, I hope the Falcons can manage with Joey Harrington... =/ The commissioner is doing what is in the best interest of the NFL. There has been so much drama among professional sports and it's players. Things need to change. Most people given the same crime, would have been punished too, it just that Michael Vick has very public job.
2016-05-23 01:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fair
2007-12-11 02:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Somebody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they were pretty easy on his sentencing after all the lying. Then to top it off the idiot smokes pot. Gee that is real smart. I don't think he should be cut any breaks for breaking the laws and lying about it. He should NOT be treated any different than a bum off the streets.
I'm tired of celebrities getting breaks because they are rich.
2007-12-11 02:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Let's go Red Sox! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its fair. It sets an example for other people who do such a horrid crime. I am glad to see he got punished severely but he is also taking it like a man and I respect that
2007-12-11 02:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fair.... Did you know that this question has been asked over and over on answers. Everyone has said ether fair or he needs more time in jail.
2007-12-11 02:31:49 · answer #7 · answered by Old School 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it is so fair but he should have got more time though the poor dog i think it was so cool that a women took one of the dogs in
2007-12-11 02:31:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very fair. Vick rhymes with....? LOL
PETA must be doing jumping jacks right now.
2007-12-11 02:37:29 · answer #9 · answered by mullinon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is unfair, and that he should have also be given more time. It seems like people who are stars, any time of ball players etc., seems to get off easy. But that is my opinion.
2007-12-11 02:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by goldengirl64 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋