The New York Times Sports In-Box
Celebrating Vick
To the Sports Editor:
Re “Vick’s Path to Redemption Is Clear,” Aug. 29: I’m glad the Eagles brought Michael Vick to town. I am an advocate for animals, and I think Vick brings a gift more important than a potential Super Bowl win. He brings the possibility of saving countless animals from the horrors of dogfighting, a serious problem in Philadelphia.
If Vick is committed to being a voice against the cruel blood sport, he can save far more animals than he has harmed. I can’t think of a voice for the job more relevant than his.
Heather Veleanu
Philadelphia
Criticizing Victorino
To the Sports Editor:
Re “In Hawaii, High School Sports Are Far From Paradise,” Sept. 1: Shane Victorino has a $3.125-million-a-year contract with the Phillies and he donates $10,000 to Hawaiian high school sports. Victorino would be harvesting sugar cane if he couldn’t play baseball and should give far, far more.
Bill Gleason
Kentfield, Calif.
Both letters published Sunday, September 6th