Perspective

I have been posting pictures recently with the title of Perspective. I think that perspective is something that is sadly missing in America today. Many of the posts on this blog highlight the distorted perspective that we in the United States have.

I wrote less than two days ago that Michael Vick would be hailed as a hero for conquering his demons when he was released from prison. I was wrong. He is a hero today. Yesterday R.L. White, president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP said, "As a society, we should aid in his rehabilitation and welcome a new Michael Vick back into the community without a permanent loss of his career in football." He went on to say, "We further ask the NFL, Falcons, and the sponsors not to permanently ban Mr. Vick from his ability to bring hours of enjoyment to fans all over this country." Mr. White went on to make excuses for Michael Vick and even alluded to the idea that Vick took the plea bargain to cut his losses, and that Vick's true innocence or guilt may never be known. I guess Mr. White believed the Michael Vick of a few weeks ago who procalimed that he looked forward to proving his innocence. If that is the case, Mr. White must also believe that Vick's buddies forced him to front the money, buy the house, abuse the dogs, and watch the matches. Poor Michael, evil buddies.

Contrast Michael Vick's treatment with that of the 13 year old who drew a picture of what school officials called a gun and was suspended for 5 days because the drawing was perceived as a threat. The suspension was later reduced to three days. Who is more of a threat to society, A man who enjoys torturing animals or a really bad artist?

Perspective indeed!


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294145,00.html 13 year old

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294149,00.html Michael Vick