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Re: Michael Vick Wants to Get a Dog (Seriously)
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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
Generally, real rehabilitation requires more than merely "doing your time". It means exhibiting a change of heart over a long period of time such that people can reasonably and credibly trust that you will not relapse into the problem behavior. IMO, other than for long term prisoners, rehabilitation doesn't really even begin until a person reenters society. Only then can the individual begin to compile the evidence that they have had a true change of heart.
To me, that's the key for Vick. Let's see how he does after the fame and glory go away. Is he still concerned about doing the right thing? Does he maintain his good works? Only after an extended period of time can we tell if Vick has truly rehabilitated himself and agreed to conform to societal norms.
BTW - As others have stated, excellent post skinsnut. I particularly agree with point No. 3, and, also, with the NFL's hypocrisy when it comes to violent behavior.
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I'm quite aware of that. But fellas like you believe that he's so filthy that there is no hope for him. What about all the guys he grew up around who exposed him to such an environment? They need to have a fixing too. How shall that be implemented?
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