NAACP: Give Vick A Second Chance

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At an Atlanta press conference, NAACP leader R.L. White advised that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick be allowed to return to the NFL following his sentencing and suspension over illegal dog fighting charges. As told in this MSNBC article:

“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,” said R.L. White, president of the NAACP’s Atlanta chapter. “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.”

It was just a matter of time before the NAACP got involved and had to play the race card. After all, this whole issue has everything to do with skin color, and absolutely nothing to do with Vick’s violent and illegal behavior, right? (wrong.)

Unfortunately, this is exactly the position that the NAACP seems to be taking in this particular matter. Double standard? Absolutely. This is why the organization maintains zero credibility in modern society. 

After all, why was radio “shock jock” Don Imus not offered a second chance? In fact, quite the opposite occurred. In this April 13, 2007 press release, the NAACP “supports” and “commends CBS and MSNBC for removing Don Imus from their networks.” Where’s the love here? [reader note: Damn you NAACP for making me defend douchebag Don Imus.] 

Al Sharpton later recapitulates, offering that he would not mind if Imus returned to radio. Well, why not – everyone has a right to work. This particular gem falls under the “pursuit of happiness” and exists in the United States Consitution. Gee, thanks for your generosity, Al. 

Nowadays, it seems that the NAACP has actually ceased to recognize and rally against true cases of racism. Rather, the organization habitually defends and supports criminals based solely upon skin color. [read: O.J. Simpson, Mel Reynolds, etc.] Tell me this isn’t racism.

It seems highly unlikely that the NAACP will ever change their modus operandi. Therefore, I humbly request that the NAACP change the meaning behind it’s universally recognizable acronym. How about: Never Admonishes Any Colored Perpetrators?  At least we’d know what to expect.