All right, humor me with this Not Wedding Related post guys. I’ve held my tongue for a week on this cause honestly, I’m not sure how I feel. I’m still not sure but I think I just need to talk it through.

NEPA Groom has been a Philadelphia Eagles fan since he was born. I’ve been a fan by association for four years, and a fan by choice for the past 1 year. Our idea of a good Sunday afternoon in the fall is as follows:

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But with the signing of Michael Vick last week, I’m not sure how to feel any more. A lot of people are really angry and want to boycott the Eagles. I understand that, and I certainly think they are right to be upset. Other people feel he paid his time and deserves a second chance to make things right. I can kind of see that too.

What I can’t see, and I can’t stand, are people ripping each other apart for having opposing views. I’ve been watching people bicker back and forth for a week now on facebook and twitter about this, and really, guys? I have a news flash for you all – no matter what you think, he’s here. This is a shitty analogy, but I feel it’s like finding out my sister (if I had one) was dating Michael Vick. I don’t think she should, and I told her so, but she’s my family and I love her and I want to be there to either celebrate when it works out, or to help her get back on her feet when it doesn’t. Yelling and fighting with her isn’t going to help.

I am an Eagles fan. I was and will still be an Eagles fan, but I don’t support the hiring of Michael Vick. I think it was a mistake, but I would love it if he proved me wrong. He’s got a great opportunity and he could do a lot of good to stop dog fighting, if he follows through. I’m not holding my breath, but I’ll be watching. And if he doesn’t hold up his end of the bargain, then Andy Reid – get him the hell out of Philly.

*puts away the soapbox*