Michael Vick to be Interviewed by Oprah

Here’s my take on the whole Michael Vick dogfighting issue—yes, his actions were reprehensible beyond belief, and disgusted both people who love dogs and those who don’t.  But the guy paid his price in federal prison, has since been reinstated to the NFL, and works with the Humane Society as part of the reparations for the suffering he inflicted on his dogs.

Isn’t it about time we let it go?
Can’t we just forgive Mike Vick the person, while not forgiving his horrible actions?  I believe most folks are ready to move on, if not for the fact that Vick’s dogfighting keeps being brought up again and again and again.
Word is out that Vick will be an upcoming guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, taking his reclamation project to the couch that has hosted so many other stories of contrition and remorse.
My only question is—what took so long?
From Chicago Breaking Sports…

The NFL star whose name became synonymous with dogfighting is scheduled to be a guest on the “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
The daytime talk show host’s interview with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is set to air Thursday.
Officials with Chicago-based Harpo Productions say the interview will cover Vick’s time in prison, his work with the Humane Society and his return to the NFL.

Oprah’s line of questioning tends to border on the fluffier side, so don’t expect to find out anything to outrageous about Mike Vick during the interview, which really kinda sucks, because I’ve heard enough about the dogfighting—I need to know when we can expect a reappearance by Vick’s awesome alter-ego, Ron Mexico.

http://lastangryfan.com/2011/02/michael-vick-to-be-interviewed-by-oprah/