The Michael Vick backlash has only begun. One web site, NeuterSickVick.com, takes things perhaps a step too far, though its T-shirts are reportedly selling briskly.
Letter writing is a far better idea. If you're feeling uninspired, copy the sample letter to football commissioner Roger Goodell that the AKC has created.
Fans who contemplate burning their Michael Vick jerseys can trade them in on July 29 at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif.: In return they will get free admission for themselves and their four-footed friend, and will be seated in a special pet-friendly section of the Long Beach Armada ballpark, whose team plays in the regional Golden Baseball League.
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Nothing, and I do mean nothing, they do can repay this man for his vicious brutality against God's creatures (except for maybe God himself), but I hope this is one time our Country stands up for what is right with dignity.
The image of continuing cruelty this man and the others have put in the minds of our youth is beyond disgusting - it is criminal indeed. And he should be treated as just that - the criminal he is.
Here is hoping our Nation still has the fortitude to do just that! I really wonder when we have allowed horse slaughter to continue in the 7th Circuit Court of Illinois. I am very ashamed of my Country at this point. I hope to see the honor and dignity restored to not just animals, but people also, before I die. My heart breaks with the cruelty to children, elderly people, handicapped people, and animals till it hurts more than I can bear lately!
I want to thank you, Denise, and all the others on here that ARE the voice for those that cannot always speak for themselves. God bless you all.
Um, he plays football, not baseball as is noted in the blog.
Though He does deserve the max punishment if convicted.
i wanted to let you know what my 3 boys have decided to do with their Michael Vick Jersey. It has become a tug of war toy for my 2 year old pitbull and 13 year old lab. Thanks Denise, its people like you that make a difference in the animal world.
It is the time for all animal lovers to band together and push our politicians to make efffective laws and sentencing for animal abusers. We are petitioning for this in NY particulalry after the horrible incident of the pitbull (Maximus) that was tied to a tree in Brentwood, doused with gasoline, put on fire, and then left there for 2 days to suffer extreme pain. He died 4 days later. Maximus' 22 year old owner is the guilty party (he said he did it because the dog was not friendly). The jail term for this inhumane act should certainly be more than 2 years.
DL - I certainly agree. This is what I feel also. We must push for stronger legislation. The Judges' hands are tied without the law to back them.
This just my guess, but Tiger is a very large cat by all appearances in this picture. Most airlines that will allow animals to fly with the owner in the cabin also require the animal to be able to stand up in the carrier. It would be difficult for my Chi/JRT at 12 lb to do this and fit under the seat I believe, so I bet Tiger was also too large. He looks about the size of my cat Bo who I know could not meet this requirement. Bo is not overweight the vet says, just a very long and large cat. Looks like a big black panther sometimes!
Nike is scum. Nike was hyping dog fighting in their 2003 Nike commercial, which animal advocates unavailingly urged Nike to pull. At 57 seconds you'll see a pitbull and Rottweiler facing off.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSHQv9FhvVA
MICHAEL VICK HAD QUITE THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE (FROM FOX NEWS). BET HE IS NOT FEELING SO COCKY NOW!
Michael Vick Arrives in Court to Face Dogfighting Charges
Thursday , July 26, 2007
RICHMOND, Va. —
Amid boos from spectators, NFL star Michael Vick arrived at a federal courthouse Thursday to answer accusations that he was involved in a brutal dogfighting operation.
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback was to appear at a bond hearing and enter a plea on dogfighting conspiracy charges. He said nothing as he walked into the courthouse, which was lined by spectators who began gathering at dawn.
Vick arrived at 3 p.m. in a black sport utility vehicle and was booed by a crowd of hundreds.
Wearing a dark suit and blue shirt, Vick looked straight ahead as he walked up the ramp to the courthouse.
Vick is accused with three others of conspiracy involving competitive dogfighting, procuring and training pit bulls for fighting, and conducting the enterprise across state lines. Federal prosecutors allege the operation — known as Bad Newz Kennels — operated on Vick's property in Surry County.
The allegations detailed in a graphic, 18-page indictment sparked protests by animal rights groups at the headquarters of the NFL and the Falcons, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has barred Vick from training camp while the league investigates.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the team wanted to suspend Vick for four games, the maximum penalty a team can assess a player, but the NFL asked the Falcons to wait. Instead, Blank has told Vick to focus on his legal problems, not football.
Thursday, the Falcons opened their first camp under coach Bobby Petrino.
The case began April 25 when investigators conducting a drug search at the property found 66 dogs, including 55 pit bulls, and equipment typically used in dogfighting. They included a "rape stand" that holds aggressive dogs in place for mating and a "breakstick" used to pry open a dog's mouth.
Vick contended he knew nothing about a dogfighting operation at the home, where one of his cousins lived, and said he rarely visited. He has since declined comment, citing his attorney's advice.
Attorney Lawrence Woodward of Virginia Beach, who has also represented Allen Iverson and Vick's younger brother, Marcus, has not returned several phone messages.
Animal rights organizations have seized on the case as an opportunity to raise awareness of the largely underground and always gruesome world of dogfighting, where two dogs are trained to fight to the death — sometimes for hours — until the end.
Early Thursday, activists, Vick fans and the media gathered outside the federal courthouse. Some members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals dressed in dog costumes and carried signs, including one with the image of a battered pit bull and the words "Dogfighting Victim." Some people brought their dogs.
According to the indictment filed July 17, dogs not killed in the fighting pit often were shot, hanged, drowned or, in one case, slammed to the ground. The document alleges that Vick was consulted before one losing dog was wet down and electrocuted.
It alleges that the dogfighting operation began in 2001, not long after Vick parlayed a dazzling two-year run as the quarterback at Virginia Tech into being the first overall selection in the NFL draft. His first contract was for $62 million.
In 2004, he signed a 10-year, $130 million deal, then the richest in league history.
The indictment alleges the fights offered purses as high as $26,000, and that Vick once paid $23,000 to the owner of two pit bulls that had beaten Bad Newz Kennels dogs.
That owner is one of four cooperating witnesses cited in the document.
Charged along with Vick are Purnell A. Peace, 35, of Virginia Beach; Quanis L. Phillips, 28, of Atlanta; and Tony Taylor, 34, of Hampton. They all face up to six years in prison, $350,000 in fines and restitution if convicted of both charges.
They need to put micheal vicks in a pit and let the dogs he got sick pleasure from torturing tear him apart while someone sticks a electric pole up his rectum. Dog loving redneck from W.Va.
Frank I love your thinking, and while they are putting the electric probe up his rectum let's pour a little water on him to top it off.
Today is the day Maximus killer goes to court, he cannot possible plea not guilty after he confessed, this might be an easy case, also someone posted his phone number and address on craigs list, hhmmm wonder if he will get any visitors?
7/27/07
NIKE:
As you know, the allegations against Michael Vick are so serious and disturbing that The Humane Society of the United called on his corporate backers to end their commercial relationships with the star player. I’m so pleased that Nike has signaled it has a zero tolerance policy for athletes who may be involved with staged animal fights and other forms of malicious animal cruelty.
Nike's statement reads as follows:
“Nike has suspended Michael Vick’s contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned retail at this time. As we’ve said before, Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent. However, we do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen in the United States, therefore, we have not terminated our relationship.”
Also today, Reebok agreed to stop selling Michael Vick-branded products. The company does not have a contract with Vick but has an official relationship with the NFL to sell its merchandise.
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY AGAINST MICHAEL VICK!
As well as his friend turning State's evidence against him, another person has dropped him for good.
Upper Deck announced they are pulling ALL his trading cards from their packages, and they will no longer sell his memorbilia as well. Yea!
Folks, this man I believe has definitely ruined his career in football forever. Too many people taking action. I look for the NFL to be the next one. Hope they stop his paycheck also so he will have to resort to less expensive attorneys maybe.
Sorry! I had posted this in the wrong column----
There are a group of people interested in establishing a memorial in Maximus' name- they are seeking donations of flowers, trees and the like- details can be found on my website, www.suffolkcountyunleashed.com in the "Maximus" section- please contact them and offer any support possible-
DARLENE - ROOOOBY are you there?
Get your beer and vanilla vodka ready when you read this article about Michael Vick! It seems the SCLC will be "honoring him" in Atlanta. Ready to puke yet - I sure am! Sure would like to travel to Atlanta and do a bit of picketing and protesting. Watch for me on the news that day folks .... who knows.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13815031/detail.html
Please everyone e-mail nbc4.com, and cast your vote.They ask if the public feels Vicks plea bargain was fair? They said, so far, that its 70% in favor of Vicks! Are people taking up for this monster? Or did I miss something? 70%!!! Please...was this bastard fair to those poor dogs?when he tortured them?I think the scum should get alot more years. I doubt if he ends up serving any time from this.Everyone including his scum friends that turned on him to save their butts knows he is guilty as hell. Send your vote,please... Mary,W.Va.
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