Michael Vick was a well known athlete who played for the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons. He seemed to be on the top of his game, as a freshman in college he found himself up for the Heisman Trophy, but fell short of winning. He led the Falcons to playoffs twice as well as being ranked third rushing yards among quaterbacks. Michael Vick seemed like your everyday athlete and neighbor, until one day America was showed his true colors.
Michael had been running a dog fighting ring for over five years from his home when he was arrested in April of 2007 and suspended from the NFL until further notice. Vick had never been in trouble before and this was the tip of the iceberg. Vick was not only using the property for dog fighting, but he was also using the animals as a breeding ground for torture, not only that he performed, but torture that he allowed others to perform on the grounds.
Vick was sentenced to only 3 years in prison and was given a $2,500.00 fine, he not only served only 18 months behind bars but he also was signed on to the philadelphia Eagles for the 2009 football season where they had to cut members of the team to make room for this convicted felon.
Vick recently was on screen showing that he is now a proud supporter of the ASPCA as well as now talking and begun the works on his reality tv show. He is in the long line of our pro athletes who have been given a pass from our criminal system. Like others, he was a inspiration to our youth that watched him play as the years passed. He was given an amazing ability that he did take advantage of.
There are those who do believe that he was given a harsher punishment then he deserved, but what about the animals what were killed and tortured at his home, the animals that he watched and even hurt himself? Their argument was that it wasn't human life, well to me, and others our animals are family and they may not be human, but they still are just as important to us.
The ASPCA has made a statement regarding this case:
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS228881+21-Aug-2009+PRN20090821
Vick makes me sick. I can believe he had the nerve to become a member of the ASPCA. He doesn’t care about animals, it’s a joke. He did the nastiest, cruelest things and I don’t think there is anyway he can redeem himself. Anything he tries to do positive from here on out is not from his heart, it’s for his image. I think he’s a waste of space and good talent because I could never take him seriously as an athlete anymore. Looking at the face of the dog in the picture does enough for me.
ReplyDeleteWell. We shouldn't kill a person of his career just because he did something wrong. He has gone a long way to recover himself. Two years punishment and loss of his time to play the sport he loved so much was enough for him. I believe he is a strong person reemerge from the ashes that he burned himself down. He should get the chance to do good things for the society.
ReplyDeleteYes, he did something wrong. But not he has the price to pay. NO, the poor dogs do this for him. The dogs would be very glad, if they only were in prison for less month!!! NO there WHOLE life was suffering and pain. There was no helping hand for them there whole life!!! Everyone of them are total traumatized. And for what? For amusement. HE DON'T RECOGNIZED, WHAT HE HAS REALLY DONE. The poor dog souls should rest in peace!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is not just about 'doing something wrong'. What he did shows a distinct lack of empathy for living creatures and a vicious cruel streak. He is sick and needs psychological treatment. A normal person does not torture and abuse animals, and does not enjoy a sport that does that as well. Anyone who supports this man, buying his clothes, watching his show, whatever, should be ashamed of themselves! Get help Vick! You need it!
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