Just to back you up. "Life is life" not correct. Michael Vick is a human being, and therefore infinitely more valuable than any animal. To believe otherwise is sick.
What about Hitler?
Yes he is, he is a man who is made in the image of God.
And that is why man is given over dominion of God's creation to care for it, not destroy it and abuse it.
The Bible likens those who reject God's goodness and kindness to animals (wolves, foxes, pigs)
If that's true, then why were horse thieves hanged in the old west?