I have always believed a true fan roots for the laundry. I will be a Pats fan for the rest of my life, even if they have the 28 worst drafts ever in the next 28 years.
I have, therefore, always said that I care about what a player does on the field and don't really care what he is off the field. I accept that there are Michael Vicks in society and whether or not one of them is a New England Patriot doesnt change that. Players exist in my world to be football players not well rounded humans with ideals, morals and values.
Friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers need to be qualified to the morality test, but a guy I watch on TV 19 times a year does not. Honestly, I don't find being a fan better if I like the player personally.
So, if Michael Vick could make the Patriots a better team (NET OF any distraction he causes) I would want him here. I do not think that is the case however, because I think he would be a malcontent in the role he would be best at here:
Kick and punt returner
Third down RB
Part time WR/RB
Backup, possibly #3 QB. (Personally, I'd play OConnell and run a lot of wildcat with Vick if that became the situaiton)
I must add that I would not overlook the lowlife factor if I lived in the community.
Before anyone tries to rip me for endorsing unsavory behavior, understand that I am saying that I accept the player exists, is a low life and will be playing on an NFL team. Having that not be MY NFL team doesn't serve the social order any better IMO.