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Nutter to KYW radio: Give Vick a chance

In a live interview this morning on KYW radio, Mayor Nutter defended the Eagles decision to sign quarterback Michael Vick, saying he's paid his debt to society following his conviction for killing dogs and deserves a chance to play football again. "There has to be something to redemption and salvation," Nutter said. "I think Michael Vick still haswork to do and still should demonstrate his remorse...He's an ex-offender. We have a number of ex-offenders in the city."

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Nutter to KYW radio: Give Vick a chance

POSTED: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 8:52 AM

The mayor said Vick could work with children and teach them not to become involved with organized dog fighting. He said the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback could volunteer for animal rights groups like the humane society.

"The issue now is," Nutter said, "what does he do going forward and how does he have a positive impact on this city,"

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:54 AM, 08/19/2009

Nutter and Vick? Time for the trailer trash set to go burserk.....

— former Mt.Airy Kid

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:09 AM, 08/19/2009

Wow calling people trailer trash and can not even spell. Time for a new moniker.

— steakhead

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:13 AM, 08/19/2009

Give Dan Leone a second chance. Oh wait. He's just a die-hard fan. He doesn't matter.

— BudSelig_isthenext_MrBurns

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:47 AM, 08/19/2009

Cleanup, I have always read your thoughtful posts with great respect, even though sometimes I disagreed with you; however, today you've hit the nail on the head. I could not have said it better myself.

— 215cookin

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:28 AM, 08/19/2009

One of the most important things that I have not heard much about is that Mr. Vick needs to have some therapy to get through what he is going to face. The man has had a dreadful life in that he saw this kind of cruelty done to animals and believed it to be acceptable. If he is to be truly rehabilitated and not just empty words pouring forth from his mouth, he needs to have help on a continuous basis. He needs to find that grace which will set him free!

— Mommiekins