This Time They Want Restraint

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says that Michael Vick is being treated unfairly. R.L. White, president of the Atlanta chapter says, "If Mr. Vick is guilty, he should pay for his crime, but to treat him as he is being treated now is also a crime. Be restrained in your premature judgment until the legal process is completed."

Where was this sudden nice philosophy of the NAACP when the Duke lacrosse team was being falsely accused? Nowhere. Not once did they complain when their man Nifong was making public statements calling the players rapists. They weren't calling for restraint, they were too busy inciting the mob. This is one of the last groups that should be preaching to anyone.

Georgia NAACP President Edward Dubose thanked Vick for his community service and the money and excitement he has brought to Georgia as a Falcon. Dubose said Vick is being prosecuted in the court of public opinion before he has had a chance to defend himself.

"We're not condemning bad behavior, but Michael Vick is innocent until proven guilty," Dubose said.

What does that mean? Is this a misquote or does he not understand the difference between condone and condemn?