Sunday, July 29, 2007

Update on Michael Vick story


Just this past Thursday, Michael Vick pleaded not guilty to the charges brought on him for this dogfighting scandal, and his trial date has been set for November.
He categorically denies being involved in the dog fighting ring that allegedly was taking place on his Virginia property, and is determined to clear his "good name." I for one can't see a way out for him, based on the information that has been released, and after reading around the web, neither do any of the legal pundits out there.
Of course, all the usual suspects have come out in support for him, such as his adoring, hormone driven fans and his teammates, but their support sounds more like media platitudes rather than heartfelt support - "He's our teammate..." or "Mike's like a brother to me..." etc etc etc.... If I was Mike, I be like... "Nice try guys..."
Anyhow, I hope that much like what happened with the media exposure of the pet food industry after the pet food recall, that the dark world of underground animal fighting as a betting sport gets exposed and cracked down on. It's an absolute horror to think of what some of these beautiful animals are subjected to, and I can only hope that they drag out a few more of these lowlife a*%holes and give them their "just desserts."

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

dBrandon,

How right you are ! It's so upsetting to think people actually find this horrific act entertainment.Taking they're little children as though it's some kind of family outing.
The laws are to lenient when it come to the well being of animals and we have to be their voice.
People who choose to treat this wonderful,loyal,loving breed
should be punished with more than 6 yrs in jail & a $350.00 fine.How about 6 rs. for each dog.....That MIGHT be justice ! If this kind of activety is not taken care of it will come to the point that they will ban the breed !! I for one do not want that to happen. They're so misjudged already.
Lynn