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I think this is disgusting. Here's what I wrote to them:

I understand Nike has entered into another advertising agreement with Michael Vick. While some would argue that Mr. Vick has paid his debt to society for his dog fighting conviction the reality is that he also was behind the abduction of stray and family dogs in his neighborhood for training purposes. He's never answered for that. So, I will never purchase another Nike product while he is under contract with your company. This is sad and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

1 posted on 09/30/2009 7:21:57 PM PDT by blake6900
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I’m sure the Qb from “the Ohio State University” will be tickled pink his hero has been hired.


2 posted on 09/30/2009 7:23:38 PM PDT by Radl
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I guess wife beating pro players are ok?


5 posted on 09/30/2009 7:24:27 PM PDT by GregB (Is there aThird Party brewing?)
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I don't really care if they do or not. I would not be less or more likely to buy their products
But to me it seems very foolish on Nike's part. Very bad PR.

What the heck are they thinking?

6 posted on 09/30/2009 7:25:02 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Just say no to Soylent Green health care)
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I think that whoever the Nike Executive who resigned Vick should himself resign.


7 posted on 09/30/2009 7:25:20 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Joe Wilson speaks for me.)
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Nike prices are out of my league anyway.


10 posted on 09/30/2009 7:29:04 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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Nike has announced they've resigned Michael Vick to an advertising contract.

This is about the worst market positioning error that I've seen on the part of a well-known multi-national company in a very long time.

No matter what you may think about Michael Vick personally, he'll be radioactive until the day he dies to millions of consumers. There will forever be something of a "scarlet letter" stamped on this guy.

I think it's suicidal for Nike to associate their name with his.

11 posted on 09/30/2009 7:29:09 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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here is what I wrote
I am writing to let your company know how disappointed I am in your decision to resign Mike Vick. Your decision illustrates the fact that your company is not interested in standing up for what is right, only in the bottom line. Now that Vick is marketable again your company is full steam ahead. I will not spend a dime on Nike products until this decision is permanently reversed.


14 posted on 09/30/2009 7:30:31 PM PDT by joesjane (The strength of the pack is the wolf - Rudyard Kipling)
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Nike can go to hell.


15 posted on 09/30/2009 7:32:18 PM PDT by Senator Goldwater
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I am a believer is second chances...I think he has paid his price. Now if he returns to his old ways...maybe


17 posted on 09/30/2009 7:33:23 PM PDT by Texas4ever (God is in control!)
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I am a believer is second chances...I think he has paid his price. Now if he returns to his old ways...maybe


18 posted on 09/30/2009 7:33:24 PM PDT by Texas4ever (God is in control!)
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Let’s cut the personal abuse and stick to the topic, please.


23 posted on 09/30/2009 7:37:53 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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Does Nike make hushpuppies? Just askin’


24 posted on 09/30/2009 7:38:07 PM PDT by ladyjane
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No thanks - Why would I want to give Nike my email address just so I could vent about what a POS Vick is?


25 posted on 09/30/2009 7:38:12 PM PDT by Slump Tester (What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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I do not have a problem with this. Vick paid his dues for his crime. Let him live his life in peace!


29 posted on 09/30/2009 7:39:17 PM PDT by rawhide
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good for michael vick he paid for his crime. thats all i need. everyone deserves forgivness. gl vick


31 posted on 09/30/2009 7:40:15 PM PDT by remaxagnt (`)
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I think I’ll wear my Nikes to a dog fight.


34 posted on 09/30/2009 7:42:36 PM PDT by ExpatGator (Extending logic since 1961.)
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I think it’s great.
He has paid his debt to society.
Justice has been served.


39 posted on 09/30/2009 7:48:24 PM PDT by frankenMonkey
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wow, i am really shocked.. Vick is one lucky SOB to get back on the ‘gravy train’.


44 posted on 09/30/2009 7:58:32 PM PDT by wafflehouse (RE-ELECT NO ONE !)
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My comment: I’m extremely disappointed that Nike has decided to resign Michael Vick to an endorsement contract. Please know that I will not be purchasing any Nike products for the duration of this endorsement.


58 posted on 09/30/2009 8:20:34 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier whose wife is expecting twins SONS.)
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Whoever wrote this is a moron.


59 posted on 09/30/2009 8:21:56 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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