MUATA: I really can't understand why some of our Black athletes continue to put themselves in situations that resemble wrongdoing. Why do they continue to let me and all the other Black Folk who support them down.
If Michael Vick is convicted, there will be people who will rationalize his behavior. But Michael Vick convicted himself a long time ago. He does this every time he responds to reporters like an ignorant Negro.
EXODUS MENTALITY: This really disturbs me, coming as it does from a Black man. While I can understand that there are various opinions of what constitutes an acceptable level of literacy and eloquence, to characterize Vick as "ignorant Negro" speaks louder of a problem in the one who conjures this description than the one so described. In my humble opinion, as one who has followed Michael's career since his last year at Va. Tech, I have seen a marked improvement in his interviewing skills, evidence enough of his commitment to personal enrichment.
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Are you once again then painting the subject of your ire, in the worst possible light, using the worst possible imagery, with no discernable rational basis for your vitriol? Please note, I have endeavored here to communicate with you in terms I'm sure a well bred, articulate Black man like yourself should appreciate.
MUATA: "Vick did this when he flipped the bird to the fans that adored him.
EXODUS MENTALITY: "I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that your are simply misinformed about this incident. It has been widely misreported, despite the truth of the incident being a well-known fact. I'm not going to do your research for you, but I'm sure if you look further than the obviously biased coverage of the AJC you will easily find that those were not Falcons fans, and that in fact they were fans of the other team who had heckled Vick visciously and profanely the entire game.
But as a professional athlete, even that doesn't excuse his response, for which he paid the highest fine in NFL history for that particular (and oft repeated) offense. So much for your NFL coddling him theory. But yet again, the facts used as the foundation of your obviously considered opinion are not facts at all. And yet again, I must question your underlying motivation for your public pronouncements.
MUATA: Responds to Exodus Mentality:I truly appreciate your comment. And, it prompted me to think about this saga a little bit more. It is my understanding that both of us can appreciate good commentary. Your writing is impressive! While you were extremely critical, just like I have been of Mr. Vick, I still appreciate your criticism.
But, my opinion and commentary remains the same. Not that you were trying to change my mind. I just felt your feedback was well thought out and respectable of my "take" of the situation.