8.0 Rant

[Bambi]

I found this on another website:
The Associated Press: Vick 'humbled' by Ed Block Courage Award

I suppose I shouldn't be appalled by the lengths marketing teams will go to put a 'spin' on a person but this defies belief. In what way has this man shown bravery????. He did his time in jail (for a crime that he was guilty of) and then returned to his lucrative career. Not once has he actually owned up to the incredibly cruel acts he perpetrated but only says that he showed bad judgment. It simply is beyond belief that this man has ever demonstrated courage or overcome adversity.
But because he's good at sports it's all forgiven. I think I'm going to be sick.

[Michaelaw]

Yes, another sad justification based on our tribal instinct

[Marko]

Oh my pet peeps are gonna go batty over this one.

he should run for office.

[Wicked Dark]

I can't even go read it. Just your summation makes me sick enough...and I just had a great morning outdoors, so I refuse to be bummed. Uploading 160-something photos to Lightroom!

[Mad Aussie]

It's a proud moment to be American!

[Michaelaw]

One of many MA...One of many

[jjeling]

Oh boy. Im proud to be an American. I love this country dearly, and I agree that there are some issues that it has to deal with. It does allow for some things like this to happen. But it also allows for some extraordinary things to happen on the opposite scale.

It is disheartening to know the general feeling the rest of the world has about us. Unfortunately, stereotypes always have some merit to them, otherwise they would not have come to be. However, it is never good to generalize like this because it does not apply to every person, situation, etc. Maybe a small percentage of the time, but being a citizen here, its a bitter feeling. There are some awesome people here. Our government is a something of a joke, doesnt matter what side you are on, liberal or conservative.

Personally, I know some of the wealthiest and most powerful people you could ever know, and also some of the poorest and most decietful people at the other end of the spectrum. It is something I am accepting of and treat everyone equally whether you are rich and famous, or poor and an addict.

Every governement, city, and country has its own problems semantically, and individually. I pray everyday that the world over understands these acts do not represent every citizen for that country. I know the people of the Middle East are not "terrorists" and should not be treated as such. Everyone gets the same tone, and same respect. I will not kiss your ass because you have money or power, and I will not help you because you made poor decisions and arent willing to change them yourself.

Sorry, but I these generalizations hard to stomach. I dont think all Canadians are angry Frenchman and all Australians throw boomarangs and chase crocodiles. Please dont assume the same stereotypes about us Americans.

MA, no ill attent intended here. Just wanted to explain we are not all Michael Vicks, Mike Tysons, Lil' Waynes, or George Bushes.