Vick Pleads Guilty. Now What?

Today, former Altanta Falcon quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty to federal charges regarding his involvement in organized dog fighting.
After the hearing, Vick spoke publicly about the incident for the first time. "We all make mistakes. I made a mistake for using bad judgement and making bad decisions," Vick said. "Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I didn't reject it. ... I will redeem myself."
But can he?
He will be sentenced December 10. He will do jail time and lose his right to vote, hold public office, be on a jury and own firearms.
The question is, will Vick ever be accepted again by a community and group of fans that once adored him?
I hope so. What he did was depolorable, but Vick, like everyone else, deserves a secind chance at public acceptance, if not football. He's admitted his guilt and he'll pay the price. What happens after that will be partly dependent on public opinion. Should he never play again, Vick will need all the help he can get to live a productive, positive life. I, for one, will wish him well and hope he can recover from this incident.
I've gotten plenty of second (third and fourth) chances in my life. I don't know where I'd be without them. I hope the public will show Mike Vick the same grace. Unless and until he convinces me I'm a fool, I'll gladly grant him a second chance to turn his life around.