My protest letter made the NY Times.......

lumm0x · 07-24-2007, 03:25 PM

To me, the most relevant discussions surrounding this issue are brought up by Bobaganoosh and others who have commented about the differences between the NFL as a private entity and the process of the criminal justice system. As stated, the NFL is a business. It is not governed by the chain of events required in the courts, nor does it's actions and decisions in any way relate to Vick's innocence or guilt.

I disagree when people say that they need to wait for his conviction in the matter. It's been said before, but if the management of a business decides to restructure their staff because an employee is caught up in personal turmoil surrounding potential criminal charges and convictions then it is their right to terminate employment as long as they provide the legislated compensation as outlined by the union or labor board.

The Falcons and/or the NFL can punt Vick whenever they wish from the team or league whether there is court judgement or not. I realize there will be alot of people behind the innocent until proven guilty concept, and as far as his criminal conviction goes I fully agree with that, but unfortunately those policies are irrelevant to a business management process.

I fully agree that the Falcons should release Vick and not be forced to suffer any penalty as a result. I also agree the league should suspend him from play until judgement is concluded. In my opinion this should be his penalty for even being involved in the matters in any capacity.

Euphoria · 07-24-2007, 03:35 PM

I can totally respect your opinion and points but the Falcons should not be let off the hook, they need to assume responsiblity for signing such player and damn right they should be force to obide by the current agreements and take the cap hit for cutting him.

In fact the NFL isn't the one who can let the Falcons off the hook on this, its apart of the labor agreement with the NFL and Union it will take damn near an act of congress to change that.

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07-24-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	To me, the most relevant discussions surrounding this issue are brought up by Bobaganoosh and others who have commented about the differences between the NFL as a private entity and the process of the criminal justice system. As stated, the NFL is a business. It is not governed by the chain of events required in the courts, nor does it's actions and decisions in any way relate to Vick's innocence or guilt. I disagree when people say that they need to wait for his conviction in the matter. It's been said before, but if the management of a business decides to restructure their staff because an employee is caught up in personal turmoil surrounding potential criminal charges and convictions then it is their right to terminate employment as long as they provide the legislated compensation as outlined by the union or labor board. The Falcons and/or the NFL can punt Vick whenever they wish from the team or league whether there is court judgement or not. I realize there will be alot of people behind the innocent until proven guilty concept, and as far as his criminal conviction goes I fully agree with that, but unfortunately those policies are irrelevant to a business management process. I fully agree that the Falcons should release Vick and not be forced to suffer any penalty as a result. I also agree the league should suspend him from play until judgement is concluded. In my opinion this should be his penalty for even being involved in the matters in any capacity.

07-24-2007, 03:35 PM	#2
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	I can totally respect your opinion and points but the Falcons should not be let off the hook, they need to assume responsiblity for signing such player and damn right they should be force to obide by the current agreements and take the cap hit for cutting him. In fact the NFL isn't the one who can let the Falcons off the hook on this, its apart of the labor agreement with the NFL and Union it will take damn near an act of congress to change that.