Posted on 08/17/2007 3:15:30 PM PDT by WarEagle
He will be flanked the by Nation of Islam,just like Michael jackson. that will make him much safer in prison.
A thug playing thugball, and getting marriage proposals from decent middle-class women, who end up surprised when he beats them, or kills them! Whe knew?
More importantly, what do YOU think of them?
“He needs to be waterboarded every day for the rest of his life.”
what kind of hell would vick enter?
cleaning up dog poop for eternity?
being chased by devil-dogs forever?
being chained up in a rape stand till the end of time?
pick one or add your own
He's gone.
Looks like the “Mean Machine” is going to get a new QB.
As far as whether they should be able to hunt, I don't care much, one way or the other.
I used to hunt as a teen, but I don't have any interest now.
I don't understand why killing one animal is horrible, and killing another is ok.
“It should be said that this guy, for better or worse, is a huge role model/idol to young kids who are very given to mimicking said idols. If he’s slapped on the wrist and returns to the NFL, the crime of dogfighting will be seen as nearly acceptable. I don’t believe this will happen as I’m counting on Goodell to ban him. He hasn’t let me down yet.”
I hope you are right. Banned forever from the NFL.
“BTW, anybody see where Odell Thurman and another player are pursuing legal action in order to reinstate themselves, citing ADA provisions regarding alcoholics? I’ll see if I can scare up a link.”
Don’t know ... .
Vick is a sociopath.
I think there are two differences:
1. Hunting deer is necessary in order to prevent overcrowding and death from disease / starvation. Dog fighting serves no useful purpose other than gratifying some perverse desire on the part of the owner.
2. Hunting is intended to result in a humane death, although in some cases I'll grant that it is (by accident) not. Dog fighting is always intended to be inhumane.
Only thing that would make me smile more about this story would be to find out that Blank paid a private eye to tail Vick and find out about this dogfighting ring right before dropping a dime on him to the Feds.
This is the standard reply, but really, do you think that people are spending thousands of dollars to shoot a deer, because of their concern about deer overcrowding?
Be honest and admit that some people like to hunt.
Of course the point of a hunt if food, sure these days it’s a method of getting food which also has entertainment value, but it’s still acquisition of food. Also in hunting you try to kill the animal quickly and painlessly, over and above humanitarian reasons pain and suffering releases hormones that effect the flavor of the meat. These dog fighters can’t lay claim to either, it’s definitely not about acquisition of food, and they definitely aren’t going for quick painless kills.
Freepers go on Smoking Gun.com is has Michael Vick did those poor animals
He is text book seriel killer NO QUESTION
I never said otherwise. However, this enjoyable activity also happens to serve a meaningful societal purpose. Dogfighting actually undermines society.
That reality isn't emphasized enough, imo. In the media, you hear about the "talented or gifted or superstar QB". But the truth is that he is a sub-par QB, and always has been. A speedy and elusive runner--yes-- not a real QB.
Right.
Hunting is morally equivalent to brutally torturing dogs and then killing them in slow, painful ways.
I don't think so. I just don't have the desire to hunt any more.
You know, there are a lot of good Freepers that like to hunt. You might want to rethink your position.
Have you heard of the time Mr. Vick picked up a dog over his head ans slammed it head 1st on cement?
I can assure you sir or madam that the deaths administered on these creatures was less then humane or charitable.
Mr. Vick has thrown away millions of dollars of cash a year for maybe 10 or 15 years in salary and merchandise,
Me thinks he is getting his just rewards.
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