Vick for president because you guys are fags

Posted by: backwoodz | July 24, 2007 07:31 PM

Well that's good to know. I'm glad we're making progress somewhere in this case. It amazes me that there's still people that are supporting Vick because he hasn't been convicted yet, as opposed to when Michael Jackson was indicted and everybody dropped him like a hat, and even after he was cleared it still tarnished his reputation and now he's the punch-line of every joke! Is it just because animals are involved that nobody seems to give a crap that he broke the law? It's kind of difficult to believe that he didn't know about a dogfighting ring right under his nose, what with all the drunken cheering and the death wails of kittens being ripped to shreds as a warm up before the dogs start fighting to the death, and the dozens of injured and starving dogs that just happen to be sitting all around. Oh, and let's not forget about the fact that they all took part in murdering the losing dogs. Pretty noticable if you ask me and, well... anybody else with eyes, ears the ability to put two and two together?

Posted by: Brianna Fritchey | July 24, 2007 07:50 PM

Clinton Portis of the redskins thinks it's ok for Vick to have dogfighting on his own private property...Demonstrate the Redskins too!!!

Posted by: christine weitz | July 24, 2007 07:56 PM

How do I know if there will be demonstrations I can join in my area?

Posted by: carmen | July 24, 2007 08:34 PM

BOYCOTT the Falcons, the NFL, Nike, Home Depot (owned by Arthur Blank) and every other money-making businesses associated with this pathetic, barbaric, shameful individual called Vick. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME

Posted by: Michelle | July 24, 2007 08:38 PM

I work for a children's after school program. We use sports to teach character, sportsmanship, honor, etc. Vick has disgraced sports, so I'm glad the Falcons are taking this seriously.

If Pete Rose could be kicked out of baseball for something as trivial as a gambling problem, there is no reason to tolerate a disgrace like Vick.

Posted by: Bill | July 24, 2007 09:49 PM

I am an big time dog lover. Needless to say, the allegations in the indictment are clear illustrations of barbaric, heartless behavior. However, at this point they are just that, allegations. I am a student of constitutional law and civil liberties, and I have to say the "due process" clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is as explicit and definitive as sure as this is America. It amazes me, and repulses me to no end that your organization has already convicted Michael Vick without having heard both sides of the issue. Vick very well may prove to be guilty beyond reasonable doubt, but at this point there is a presumed innocence.

Once upon a time, I respected your organization, but this looks more like a call to protest and boycott of opportunity. You have a high-profile athlete accused of some very sick and gruesome things, not convicted mind you, but accused, lets use this to get our voices heard; damn the judicial system. Screw the U.S. Constitution. We are going to convict this guy for the prosecution.

Shame on all of you. Shame on PETA. You have lost a fan.

Posted by: Billjr | July 24, 2007 11:53 PM

I commend PETA for its actions and I will be at the NIKETOWN protest. I am also telling all my friends.
It will be the first protest of my life that is how affected I am by this situation.

My heart is aching over this.
Thank you Peta for giving me a place to be heard.

Posted by: marjolyn | July 25, 2007 01:01 AM

I think it is really disgusting to throw Vick under a bus when he has yet to be convicted of anything. PETA should be very concerned with due process and the letter of the law. The ideal in this country is innocent UNTIL PROVEN guilty. Unfortunately, because Vick is highly visible and bound to help PETA get attention, the philosophy here is guilty UNTIL PROVEN innocent. If somebody protesting for animal rights was arrested I am sure you would all clamour (and rightfully so) for due process. If your child was indicted for assualt, manslaughter or some other horrendous crime, would you write them off. You seem to care alot for dogs, but little for people. Has it ever occurred to you that, if innocent, Vick has suffered extreme emotional and physical harm from your group. He is a human being with a right to trial. I am deeply ashamed to be a animal rights supporter associated with PETA. Vick is innocent at this point, period. If he is convicted then he should go to prison and you may smear him all you want.

Posted by: ben winegard | July 25, 2007 05:17 AM

I checked out the debate on Mike Vick and I really think theres something else going on with that situation.I think this has become a racial issue other than just dog fighting.Really just look at that protest how many African Americans did you see?Well thank you is that stating a fact that not to many of them worrying or stressing the whole situation of a dogfight.What can be the reason,well let me see because hes the highest paid black quarterback,or because Mike Vick is well known over the world.Will this be sought about if it were Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or any caucasion athlete that most people know about?Come on open your eyes theyre picking at Mike Vick for a reason and you can see it in your own eyes.Even if Mike Vick is found innocent his image was still disrupted by a society that make choices that they feel are right.What about people that hunt down innocent animals for sport is that right is that humane.When they kill them animals they cut they're insides out and stuff them with different material, cut the skin off of the animals to put it to use,cut the heads off and place on the wall for decoration is that not cruel,If not then what is it?Is it fair that right now that dogfighting is bad but hunting wildlife is not.Lets be for real for a second I feel that no matter what season or month it is every animal should have their right to choose if they want to die and not by the hands of hunters that love the sport of shooting animals.Im not saying that dogfighting is a good thing but what category does hunting fall under.Do you see people protest about that when the season comes up or if they see a hunting magazine and its a picture of a dead animal and a man standing over it with a rifle in his or her hand.Well what are you telling this world, that the laws that are passed to us from the government are good for only a portion of our population.That hunting is good during the right season but dogfighting is never,but are they both sports and are they both cruelty to animals.Im not saying that what happened to the dogs were right but Im saying that everyone should be treated equally because of whats happening right now is getting african americans outraged because laws are made because of superiority over another race.Just think about yourself an animal is an animal,hunting falls under cruelty to animals too.But knowbody that I know right now is still protesting about that.Leave Mike Vick alone because his name has been in alot of things the herpes incident which is personal,making a gesture at the croud out of frustration from his team,falsely accused for having a secret compartment in his water bottle to hide marijuana and whatever that is happening right now.Wait until the court decide whether he's guilty or not and attack on other issues in the world like soldiers getting killed everyday in Iraq and other things that are plaguing our country.This situation is way to small to be so big of an issue.Im sticking with Mike Vick and I guarantee there are others like me that feel the same way and that aren't poiinting their finger at Mike Vick.If you are a Mike Vick fan then stand up because he needs you right now because people are juding him before the judge.He needs your help.My name is Jason,Im from Atlanta and I am a falcons fan.

Posted by: Jason Hall | July 25, 2007 09:53 AM

Let me start by saying that I have been a life time NFL fan, a Redskins season ticket holder, fantasy football fanatic and Nike owner for most of my life. I also a life time dog owner, as are my entire family. I am the grandson of a retired Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club.
The actions, or should I say lack of actions, on the part of you and the Nike are pathetic. I am saddened by you lack of swift action and your failure to address the situation regarding Michael Vick. Federal prosecutors have indicted one of your "star" endorsers and all the Nike can do is cover it's on behind.
I look forward to this case being over, Vick serving jail time, Vick being released from the falcons, Nike, Coke and all the others canceling his contracts and you being removed from your job for the losses your company will suffer due in part to your lack of action.
I have canceled my season tickets, stating that "I did not want to support a league that is more concerned about covering its own interests than doing the right thing". I will not knowingly purchase Nike products, Coke products or any other products Vick is paid to endorse. Ask almost any dog owner and the response will be the same... I will choose my dog over your unrespectable product every time! I will enjoy SUNDAYS WITH MY DOG! Oh Yeah, my dog now has new chew toys and all of them have a "swoosh" on them.
Doesn't "Nike" mean victory? What is Greek for despicable?

Paul A. Dunn
Raleigh, NC

Posted by: A | July 25, 2007 10:05 AM

This is a long comment but please take the time to read, we have been misinformed by the NFL yet again.

Commissioner Goodell,
You look good to everyone in the press by suspending Vick from training camp.

Well the TRUTH of the matter is you are actually HELPING VICK. You suspended him until after his day in court. Why, well because if an NFL player does not show up for the first day of camp they are in breach of their contract and fines are enforced. You covered his butt and your own because after his day in court he is allowed back to training. This way he isn’t breaking the law by not appearing in court (which he would have been thrown in jail for not appearing), nor is he at risk of suspension (without pay).

So most people think you did an ok thing in the right direction, but you actually are a coward covering your butt and your best player (aka...Animal abuser). Now Vick has to pay no fines gets a few days off with pay and can return to train after court for the season. Maybe this is the reason that Arthur Blank is upset with the fact that you went with the decision before speaking with him. He has the right to be angry, the team owners are ones that elect you and Blank wanted to have his say but you were more concerned with keeping Vick happy and making it look as if you were doing something good. By doing what you did, YOU are supporting Vick and should be as accountable as he is. Are you also helping pay his attorney fees? Well not directly but by not suspending him without pay you are, just not directly. So keep these cowardly statements to the press coming as you dig that hole deeper and deeper. Now maybe more owners and coaches of teams will be watching your action because you may one day go over their heads, leave them out to dry and cover your own ass.

I need to add this; studies have found that people who have the ability too do these actions towards animals have tendencies for other forms of violence. I do hope that Mr. Vick does not have the wrong button pushed at a game or on the field and explode on a player in the locker room or a fan on the side lines.May turn into more than just flipping off fans. If so than you cannot use your defense, well he has no prior history record of any reckless or dangerous activity. Was it him or his brother that stomped another players leg in college after the play was over?

Has anyone talked to people he went to school with or old girlfriends, what about his 2 other cousins in Virginia that want nothing to do with him.

Posted by: A | July 25, 2007 10:40 AM

to jason hall:
your comment is sooo stupid: first of all pls read the petafiles and then you shall see that the protests concern every kind of animal abuse: bullfight, dogfight, cockfight, slaughterhouse, fur, vivisection etc. if you are coming now here and talk from racism this is ridiculous: there are every kind of rascals in this world - no importance of the colour - but if there is a black asshole he has to be called like this - and vick is one! it doesn't mean that just because he is black i'm afraid of him and his iniquities and shut my mouth and if you are a falcons fan it should be your duty to protest against this horrible animal abuse - never mind if you are black or white! capito? this is the real attitude!

Posted by: Santino Roccaforte | July 25, 2007 11:22 AM

OK, yes dogfighting is wrong. I personally don't agree with it. I am a Dog lover/owner. But everyone knows PETA hasn't been on anyone's radar for the last 5 to 10 years. So now here is PETA's chance to help destroy another person life for the publicity and sponsorship money. EVERYONE KNOWS ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. If PETA didn't have any financial gain from this situation the protests and all the constant interviews wouldn't be happening. GMW

Posted by: Grady Williams | July 25, 2007 11:34 AM

Hello PETA, I see that this organization is attacking Michael Vick with a lot force. So can you tell me what is the difference between Dog Fighting and Hunting? At least if that dog wins it can live another day. When that Deer in those crosshairs it is over. I think that this is more of race issues then anything. I do not see you all attacking Hunting and Rodeos. This is just an example of that Double Standard that is here in America.

Posted by: Henry Moore | July 25, 2007 11:47 AM

Isn't the NFL and various teams just basically organized crime at this point?

The Godfathers are covering madly for one of their guys

Posted by: kelly | July 25, 2007 12:21 PM

Since you morons are gonna be standing in front of Nike Town for the next few weeks do ya mind swoopin me up a pair of "Leather" Low Black Nike Air Max's and a Authentic Mike Vick Jersey preferrably derived from some type of animal?

You people are pothetic and the only reason im expressing my opinion on this website is because i am bored out of my mind and it is hilarious entertainment to read some of your crybaby proposals.

Have any of you people ever owned multiple homes all over the country? Do you think because his name is on the Home that he lives there let alone even visits the home? Did you think maybe he trusted friends and family in one of his many homes and the only thing that links him to this home is simply his ownership? When Michael Vick is proven guilty in a court of law then i will be disappointed and upset to lose such a great player who changed the game of football since coming in.

Yes its messed up what was goin on in that house, but its even more messed up to try and ruin one's life based on allegations. The PETA is just like every other person or corporation attackin a wealthy black man in this country trying to send him back to the ghetto or in jail. Im surprised the PETA didnt protest animal cruelty when Kobe Bryant beat up the pussy cat.

Posted by: Big Herm | July 25, 2007 12:22 PM

I do agree that everyone is innocent until proven guilty..but it is pretty obvious at this point that Vick is guilty...how else can one explain 54 pit bulls being seized from the HIS property showing signs of dog fighting...rape stands..and break sticks, and steroids? Keep in mind I don’t buy the bull crap of "I did not know what was going on" He also said the same thing about the drug charge.

I am also sick to death of hearing this is a race issue..this has nothing to do with race at all this has to do with actions and character of a person who should uphold the law to the best of his ability for he is after all a idol for many young children. This does not have one thing to do with the color of someones skin I could care less what color the person is that participates in this barbaric activity, I only care about justice being served and Vick not receiving special favors, because of his income or job title!!! The only race card being played here is the fact that he is a star football player and may be excused of his actions due to his income and ability to play football!!!

I can not even start to understand how anyone can support him at this point unless they too are involved in some illegal activity. How can one be cruel enough to think that dogs trained to viscously tear each other apart in front of a crowd for money is ok? How can anyone think that electrocuting a wet dog to death, or slamming it to the ground so hard it kills it is OK? What kind of monsters do this and what else are they capable of?

How could Vick be stupid enough to throw his multi million dollar career and the respect of America away over dog fighting?

I do not care what race, gender, or age group participates in this sick and barbaric activity it is sick and anyone involved should be punished to the highest extent of the law!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dana Ponder | July 25, 2007 12:27 PM

You guys need to stop. This is ridiculous. Are your lives so boring that you need to sit and worry about something that the law is already taking care of. Maybe you hippies need to go get some real jobs. Tree huggers!!!!!!

Posted by: Jeffro | July 25, 2007 12:55 PM

I think what Vick did was horrible and I think if he is found guilty he should be banned from the NFL for life. However while we wait for the trial to begin, because he is under contract and is part of a union the NFL cannot even if they wanted to suspend him without pay, I tis in his rights to still get a paycheque because he is under a legal union binding contract. While I normally don't agree with some of you tactics I do commend you for taking swift action against NIKE, however I believe trying to get him suspended without pay is like banging your head aginst the wall, any labour lawyer would make sure he got paid.

Posted by: rob Jones | July 25, 2007 12:55 PM

How come you are going so easy on the Atlanta Falcons? Is suspending a player for 4 games enough for breeding dogs for fighting, killing animals if they don't meet the fighting requirements, then holding these horrific fights and having these poor dogs suffer with bleeding, painful wounds. You are willing to attack ships that are fishing but you are spineless not to insist that the Falcons and the NFL kick this player out of the league and never pay him another dime. Groups like you make me sick....I wonder just how much the Falcons donated to PETA to keep you from demonstrating.

Posted by: Laurie Hermosa | July 25, 2007 12:56 PM

I am appauled at how some have put racism to blame for the rosponses of Mike Vick's indictment. He has been charged for a Federal offense so there is clearly some evidence that leads to his accusations. Don't you think? I can respect your knowledge of the law & that the facts should be recognized before passing judgement on one's indictment but it's Federal people! The law doesn't judge by race but by facts & the fact is, this "Mike Vick", this "NFL God" has been accused of a serious offense. So it is human nature to grow hatred for someone that has been accused for such a cruel & inhumane act. With that said, I think that ignorance overides race any day!!

Posted by: AUDREY | July 25, 2007 12:59 PM

big herm,
peta is an animal rights organization! are there so many stupid people in this world that it has to be repeated on every page! kobe bryant's case didn't concern animals. on the other hand you talk about racism! i don't shut up in front of criminal actions also if a black person is committing them! so this means you are a racist protecting crimes of black people. it doesn't mean if someone is black that he is free to do every kind of crimes he likes just because his ancestors were put to slavery 150 years ago! such an attitude is intolerable, cheap and mean! i'm an italian and i saw italian people treating animals bad! this doesn't mean that me i'm the rascal but the italian who did it!

Posted by: pussy cat | July 25, 2007 01:40 PM

Who are you people to say that the law is not based on race....this country was brought up through racism and bad habits die hard....anyone one of the jury members could be racist and not show or state it....they will jus sit by and not even take the case into consideration and jus stick with their guilty verdict.

As for NIKE dropping Mike Vick prior to him be convicted is why you people should be attending retard class 3 times a day. Only a moron would relate their pair of nikes to a criminal case against one of their promoters. NIKE aint losin sleep over this bullsh*t thats for sure...f*ck catchin Z z Z 's there countin $ $ $ 's in their sleep. I own a pitbull and love animals, but just like everything else in life, dogfighting is a part of it....its illegal jus like everything else and its not goin away so quit crying and accept it...jus like drugs, you aint gotta use em, but accept the fact that they arent gonna go away because one person or a million people vioce their opinion...take your fingers off the keyboard and shove em up your asses.

Posted by: Big Herm | July 25, 2007 01:44 PM

You people are all just dumb.

Posted by: Gary | July 25, 2007 01:51 PM

Can someone Please post the names of all business that are in anyway associated with Fuc*## Vick ?

I want to urge the citizens to put pressure on those companies to stop doing business with Vick and if they dont we will stop shopping in such places.

BOYCOTT the Falcons, the NFL, Nike, Home Depot (owned by Arthur Blank) and every other money-making businesses associated with this pathetic, barbaric, shameful individual called Vick. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME

Posted by: aroon | July 25, 2007 03:16 PM

Big Herm, great point. People like Ana should read your post, since she thinks worrying about dogs is a waste of time. Only evil, heartless person can say this.

Posted by: Ivana | July 25, 2007 03:18 PM

Hey Jason from Atlanta, there are African Americans standing up... big ones, Al Sharpton and Russell Simmons and plenty others.

Since you are so out spoken on the judgment and color issue,please tell me where did you stand on the boys at the Duke lacross case? You assumed them innocent until proven guilty of rape, correct??????

Please spare me the race card. Don't play it this is not a game!!!!

On the hunting magazines and fishing, I can find you more than a handful of issues with African Americans. Colin Powell, big time fisherman. Do your research there are plenty of people other than "white" on the covers and in these magazines, you just haven't bothered to pick one up.

Oh and as barbaric as it is HUNTING IS LEGAL.At least the last time I checked and I do my research before I throw punches!

Posted by: A | July 25, 2007 04:05 PM

HUNTING IS UNFORTUNATELY LEGAL. DOG FIGHTING IS ILLEGAL.

PETA DOES NOT MAKE THE LAWS!!!!!

There is your answer to tat question.really nothing else to say.

As for Race issue, ask Al Sharpton and Russell Simmons what they think. Oh yeah there is PSA from a NFL player on this sight with his dog! U should watch it( might make you think..pssss he is black) oh no how do you play the race card there?

Posted by: A | July 25, 2007 04:26 PM

I know a lot of people are saying... wait, what if he's innocent... we're jumping the gun, "throwing Vick under a bus..."

IF I WAS VICK AND IF I WAS INNOCENT, I would have come out publicly and said: Hey look, I DID NOT participate in the dogfighting, please believe me, the courts will soon find that I am innocent and you would have seen that I was honest about all this.

That's what I would do IF I was innocent.

AND NO, this is not a racial issue, it is a dogfighting issue, it doesn't matter if the person running the "business" is male, female, whatever race... the actions are still wrong.

Posted by: Jaclyn | July 25, 2007 04:39 PM

What is wrong these dimwits who think there is no difference between hunting and dogfighting? One shot to the head ends it all for the hunted - but the dogs - the dogs are forced to fight for their lives every day - and when the day comes that they loose a STUPID fight, then it's over for them. A blind man smoking crack could understand that.

Posted by: Kathy Garrey | July 25, 2007 04:41 PM

PETA (THE DOGS, THE HOUNDS ARE COMING OUT, HAHAHA.) IS COMING OUT PROTESTING. I THOUGHT THAT THE UNITED STATES WAS THAT ANYONE, ANYONE IS INNOCENT UNTIL PRESUMED GUILTY. YOU HAVE ALREADY PROSECUTED, AND PERSUCUTED VICK. NOW I WANT TO KNOW HOW IS THAT YOU CAN GO INSIDE A HUNTING STORE, AND BUY RIFLES, ALL TYPES OF GEAR, AND EVEN A LISENCE TO GO OUT AND SHOOT INNOCENT ANIMALS? (FOR PLEASURE MIGHT I ADD). I DO NOT SEE PETA PROTESTING AS STRONGLY ON THAT SITUATION. VICK I AM BEHIND YOU NO MATTER WHAT. IF HE DID DO IT, THEN HE NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED FOR THE CRIME, BUT WHEN THE VERDICT COMES DOWN AND THEY SAY NOT GUILTY, ALL OF YOU HATERS, GET ON YOUR HANDS AND KNEES AND KISS MICHAEL VICKS HAND, AND HUMBLY AND GRACIOUSLY APOLOGIZE. IT IS SO MUCH MORE IN THIS WORLD THAT NEEDS OUR IMMEDIATE ATTENETION. FOCUS ON PROVERTY, FOCUS ON HOMELESS PEOPLE, FOCUS ON BATTERED WOMEN, FOCUS ON RUN AWAY KIDS. A LIFE IS A LIFE BUT TO ME A HUMAN LIFE IS MORE VALUABLE THAN A ANIMALS LIFE.
PETA IS JUST A WASTE OF TIME, PEOPLE OF PETA FIND A BETTER, AND MORE WORTHY CAUSE. IT IS MORE TO HUMAN LIFE THAN ANIMAL LFE. MY OPINION.

Posted by: KIMBERLY WILLIAMS | July 25, 2007 04:47 PM

This is for IVANA if you knew how to read you would know that ANA did care about animals. I said that worrying about a dogs and other animals is a waste of time. All animals will die with age eventually as will humans. And also what the hell does the NFL have to do with dogs anyways. Why should he be kicked out of something that in no way is related to the allegations against him. You just want something that makes you feel better about yourself at the end of the day becuase your life is so depressing this is the only thing you have to look forward to. To Big Herm. THATS MY FOLKS good call on the retard class. Except I think it should be a lifelong class for these PETA people and it should also be associated with self esteem issues class as well. PETA weirdos

Posted by: Jeffro | July 25, 2007 04:53 PM

Jeffro

is your life so boring that you need to repeat yourself and continue to insult others you disagree with....

BTW...school is out, and writing vile diatribes against others is counterproductive; and calling others names is juvenile....

Thanks to everyone who is compassionate and is an active animal advocate.

Posted by: Ana | July 25, 2007 04:59 PM

My wife and I have 2 cats who are brother and sister. We have had them for the full 14 years of their lives and consider them our children. We love animals and don't like to see them get hurt of suffer.

We both like to watch our local NFL teams but we consider the NFL to be a fascist organization. The Falcons are not one of our teams and we are not fans of Vick.

That being said we have a hard time supporting casting down the mighty fascist hand of the NFL on some one prior to proven guilt or innocence. Each year we have become more disrespectful of the law, more likely to cast the first stone, embellish the facts, throw someone in jail without due process (patriot act), or get whipped up into a shark feeding frenzy to the point of hanging him from a tree in Marrietta, GA like Leo Frank.

I'm just not comfortable encouraging the NFL to be judge, jury, and executioner. For me, right now, I have the patience to wait for the verdict and see him get his due punishment if he is guilty. Then let PETA push the all mighty hand of the NFL into castrating him.

Posted by: D Campbell | July 25, 2007 05:05 PM

One thing I want to stress is that a pet is way different than the dogs being bred to fight. Their whole life consists of training and getting ready to fight. That is all they know. As where a pet is something that has grown onto you and you have grown onto them. You love your pet. Im not saying Dog fighting is right but im saying that comparing the two isnt either. If you have animals at home as pets would you say that domesticating a once wild animal is right too? Putting them in kennels when they sleep and feeding them terrible dog food like Pedigree or Purina with processed foods and potentially harmful bacteria that will in turn make them sick or even kill them. Is that humane. Animals were here before humans. Humans adapted animals did not. Like Big herm said its a part of life. It will be here forever just like racism and drug use so worrying about this wont change anything. Also what would happen when you PETA weirdos go and save these animals and then they are given to a home with a family and the dog mauls a baby girl. Then what? Who are you going to whine to then. Would you say that a 3 year old girl antagonized the animal to a point where it made it ok for a Dog to kill them. I dont think so and I know anyone in their right mind would agree. However Im not so sure that people who support PETA for this action are in a right state of mind.

Posted by: Jeffro | July 25, 2007 05:06 PM

I really think that the focus point to ruin a prominent african american figure in our community is straight up disasterous. I only got a couple of questions to ask. 1. Why is peta not protesting the countless Americans that's in Iraq? 2. Why did peta do any protesting when Rodney King gotten beaten up by the police? 3. al Sharpton!! What about the Duke Lacross players that he made a mess of?? and I did not still hear an apology for that!!! Look, I am glad that you people are not God! for all the mistakes that I made and I know that you peta protesters also made I am glad that I can get on my knees and ask the Master for forgiveness and he did it and, he didn't chop my head off for every mistake that I made. So when you out there protesting about MV7 think about your own iniquities and get down on your knees and protest for forgiveness!!!

Posted by: just shut up | July 25, 2007 05:14 PM

Kimberly, you are a demented person no question about it.LOL
I am dog owner and dog lover dumb bitch. I dont need anything to make me feel better at the end of the day, this is out of anger that someone can do this to poor animal. Talking to you honestly will be a waste of time since you are a b****. Go get a life loser and who the hell was talking to you ??? LOL wow stupid people
Bg Herm your post was amazing.

Posted by: Ivana | July 25, 2007 05:43 PM

D Campbell, please tell me how the NFL is a fascist organization? You can seriously tell me that the NFL is comparable to the Nazi's. Chances are you have never played a down a football in your life and you know absolutely nothing about the NFL or sports in general so please STFU and stop watching football.

If Michael Vick is indeed guilty then he should serve jail time. However if he isnt then you people owe the NFL, Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons organization a huge apology. You guys have jumped the gun on this case and have truly embarrassed yourselves and your organization. Over the years Peta has become a punchline instead of a respected organization that is trying to help animals and that is because of cases like this.

Posted by: Elliot | July 25, 2007 05:59 PM

Jeff, there are other organizations that support what is going on in Iraq, there are many thousands who stood up and protested
during Rodney King situation. But the fact is that PETA is dedicated to the well being of animals. That is it, only to animals. Try to process that concept and post again if you have any further questions as to why PETA is not involved with IRAQ, Rodney King, ETC>

Posted by: Manny | July 25, 2007 06:25 PM

just shut up

What did YOU do about 1, 2, and 3?

Once again the "A" in PETA stands for "Animals". Injustice against animals should always be protested.

That is why there are educational materials against racism and the use of drugs distributed in schools.

PETA tries to educate others about the injustices animals endure and how advocates can make positive changes for animals everyday. Compassion and an open mind helps.

Posted by: Ana | July 25, 2007 06:35 PM

I hope you're all aware that people with a financial interest in maintaining the status quo are actually PAID to try to discredit groups such as PETA.

Posted by: helpanimals | July 25, 2007 07:25 PM

Jason Hall - Nice try! Are you actually saying that because Michael Vick is African American, he should not be investigated? Do you actually have the temerity to assert that an African American (or anyone for that matter) should get a pass on such charges because of their race? Barberity and cruelty know no race!!!!!!

Posted by: Elizabeth | July 25, 2007 07:27 PM

IVANA...Jeffro is CORRECT about what I wrote. And I must admit that you are a perfect target for people that do not agree with animal advocacy; your comments make it easy to criticize animal advocates.

Maya, thank you for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate it.

Posted by: Ana | July 25, 2007 07:29 PM

Boy some of you people really take the cake oooops. I mean veggies. How some of you so called do gooders can think this is a race issue is beyond me. I think you think it is a race issue for the obvious reasons. The issue here is it is against the law to do whatever with dog fighting. It is cruelty to animals. Do you understand that cruelty to animals. It is disqusting to think what happens to those poor animals. What part of that do you not understand, He had all th equipment and whatever on his property.
Wake up! And you other morons who think Peta is to blame for this - oh my god get real. Why because they have the balls to do something and you don't.

Posted by: Diana | July 25, 2007 07:49 PM

To (big)? Herm:
If you care to take the time to post comments on this site voicing your outrage at what you consider racism, perhaps you should cut the ebonics and poor spelling. You discredit yourself, and appear to advertise your lack of intellect on both the front and back of your Michael Vick jersey. Try very hard to understand this...there are millions of us, who dearly love animals. It is 100% evident that Michael Vick is involved in this criminal offense. I don't care about football, Nike, Coke, black or white. I care about cruelty, pain and horrific treatment of these animals, and I will never bow down to the likes of you and your babbling random comments.

Posted by: Robin F | July 25, 2007 08:04 PM

fuckin hippies

Posted by: chris | July 25, 2007 08:59 PM

Okay are Henry Moore and "just shut up" really that retarded? To "just shut up, THIS IS AN ANIMAL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION!!!!

And Henry Moore, can you even read? There is plenty on PETA's website about hunting. If you actually took the time to check things out before shooting off your big stupid mouth, you MAY have noticed the main PETA webpage, where it says "Why Animal Rights?" Dumbass!!

And clearly all of you here claiming to be responding because you are "bored" need to go find something productive to do somewhere else, because you will never convince any of us real animal lovers to start believing that it's okay to hurt an animal just because some psychopathic assholes decided to breed and train it for fighting.

Jeffro, you might want to rething your "treehugger" comment, as I do not find that to be insulting at all (since it clearly is your plan to insult us - woo I'm really hurt by you - AS IF!). Most of us animal folks here are into the environment too (people who have compassion for animals usually are caring people overall), and I for one am proud to be doing what I can to save the planet in addition to as many animals as possible.

Posted by: Michele | July 25, 2007 10:33 PM

I think as a vet tech that this is so wrong. they have oulawed pits in the city of denver because of them being to danerous. i think it so wrong that someone so high profiled is going to get away with this and the dogs suffer. Put him away and let him think about what he has done and then see how the dogs like him ater that. DO NOT KILL THOSE ANIMALS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: heather ray | July 26, 2007 02:14 AM

michael vick is not human, he is a thug, animal killer, criminal,and coward too.
some of the black people here like to play " the race card", AND,
pretend they are legally both blind and deaf so they just deny the truth, or they are the one who got free tee shirts, free ac from him?
i wish someday there is a miracle so these people can see and hear again so they will learn the horrible crime their " bro" has done to the innocent and helpless dogs.
6 yr jail time is not enough, vick the thug should go to jail "one yr /per dog he and his gang tortured and killed".i figure it should be about 100 yrs, gee, then he can ROT IN HELL.
it makes me sick to my stomach to learn the crime he and his bro has committed.
peta is not perfect yet, but they are doing the best they can.

Posted by: ann | July 26, 2007 03:16 AM

prominent african american figure?
ha...you're crazy. what makes him prominent? his ability to cheat through school w/ the help of his coaches & family for a multi million $$$ contract w/ NFL? that makes him prominent? other than that... he hasn't done shit.there are real celebrities out there that really know how & do make a difference to people, communiities, & animals. including true prominent african americans that don't bet hundreds of thousands of dollars on entertainment from animal brutality. that is clearly what this debate is about. animals. defensless animals from mankind. this is what PETA is about & the people that stand by the organization. this isn't about the war in iraq or rodney king. get a clue & just shut up.

Posted by: audrey | July 26, 2007 10:34 AM

After reading all the the comments on these pages.
I have come to one glaring conclusion...
We are not a very literate country.
That being said.
Unfortunately, this issue like many before, will break down along racial lines.
I am not a PETA fan, never have been, never will. I think they go over the line for their own publicity.
I don't feel that way about most of the members of PETA. I truly think the members are doing what they believe to be the best thing but the organization is run improperly as a whole.
Two final points.
A previous "poster" left a message saying if it was Tom Brady or Peyton Manning there wouldn't be this uproar. That's False, it would be as big, or bigger.
Second and final point is this. For everyone that says lets wait until it goes through the due process system. Of course, I agree with that sentiment.
I fear that wont make a difference, no matter the outcome.
The people that support him , will continue to support him, and say it was racially motivated (or just because of who he is) and an innocent man is in jail.
And the people that prematurely convicted without trial will say, "Told you he was guilty"
We are different, we all grew up differently, and for those who say we can build a racial bridge to understand one another better. I sadly report to you that this will never happen. The gap continues to widen.
Most African Americans think most things bad that happen to them are racially motivated. Most Whites think, here we go again with the above mentioned.
Is it right, No, but it is fact. Yes. Or at least fact, the way I see it.
Thanks for reading my thoughts.

Posted by: Patrick Kelly | July 26, 2007 11:00 AM

THe NFL is over-rated anyways. All professional athletes should PAY for ANY wrong doing. Americans should NOT stand for this kind of behavior out of them. Heck, they have multi million dollar contracts, then brake the law?? I guess money equals power.

Posted by: LB | July 26, 2007 11:57 AM

Ok this has gotten way out of control...You have got so many people ready to pull a race card when there is no need for one. I think whites, blacks, Italians, and so on and so forth can all agree that dog fighting is WRONG! Furthermore the law backs up that it is wrong by making it illegal!!!! You do not have to be an extreme animal lover to realize that this is barbaric and sick...and it takes a person with very little regard for any life to participate and make money off of it.
As for the comments of us all needing to get a life or job I have both...But this whole situation makes my blood boil over...And I will take a stand against people like Vick because the animals do not have the voice to!! If this makes me a tree hugger than so be it..if concern for a living animal that no matter what people may think shows emotions and feels pain then so be it..I am proud to be a tree hugger!!!!!!!!! I would much rather have a heart than just a black whole where a heart should be!!!!
Ignorance is found in all races.. I would not care if Michael Vick were White, Pink, or purple my views of his actions would still be the same!!!!!!!! This is not about the color of someones skin..this is all about the morals and character of a person that is in the spot light and small children look up to... this not only about cruelty to animals.. this is about teaching small children that dog fighting, and drugs are illegal!!!!

Posted by: Dana Ponder | July 26, 2007 12:01 PM

Innocent til proven guilty, if you want to prosecute somebody prosecute BUSH AND HIS STUPID ASS ADMINISTRATION

Posted by: CL | July 26, 2007 12:03 PM

Hey this is for just up. Umm PETA is an animal organization.

So do a search for Non-profit organizations helping in Iraq and men and women returning from Iraq. There are plenty.

Was Rodney King beaten up by Animals???? I was younger but did I miss something there?

Not sure who your master is( sounds kinda like W) LOL.

You can pray all day long to your "master" but until you get off your ass and do something nothing will change.
What does the "master" recommend we do about Iraq,the environment and people dieing in Africa over diamonds and oil?
We are on PETA(an animal website so don't answer those)

Posted by: A | July 26, 2007 12:50 PM

I try hard to avoid details of animal abuse because it breaks my heart. Today I cried when I heard a portion of the charges against Michael Vick. As an avid NFL fan who has enjoyed the play of Michael Vick, I will never be able to watch him play without the unspeakable acts of cruelty coming to mind. Bravo to PETA for their presence at the courthouse today. Rarely do I go online and comment, but this topic is to unbearable to keep silent. Ban Vick for life from sports.

Posted by: Debra | July 26, 2007 01:49 PM

To those of you who say that Vick should not be held responsible for the terrible things that occured on his property...I have a question: REALLLLYYYYY?????? IT IS HIS PROPERTY!!! If you fall down the stairs in someones home (by your own neglect) the owner of that property can be legally obligated to pay your medical expenses!! It's the law. So...as we wait for trial- the facts are there that Vick was host to Dog fighting b/c it was on his property. Whether or not he was present at any given time (which i'm certain he was b/c he probably had a lot to gain financially from it) makes no difference. It was on his property and he should be held directly responsible. I can't even believe that there is a possibility that he will be acquitted. There is no question that there was dog fighting on his property.....HE'S GUILTY! And- to that girl that said we're tree huggers...ummmm this is PETA not greenpeace- ok? check you're URL :)

Animals are people too :) :) :)

Posted by: Russell | July 26, 2007 02:28 PM

WELL THE HISTORY OF PITTBULLS R THAT WERE BRED TO FIGHT SO ITS IN THERE DNA. PEOPLE WHO DOMESTICATE PITBULLS R FURTHER COMPASITATING THAT KILLER INSTINCT CUZ AT ANY MIN A PITBULL CAN BE TRIGGERED AND CAN HARM EVEN ITS OWNER AND YES KILLS Y BECUASE ITS IN THERE BLOOD, THATS WHAT PITTBULLS FROM THE BEGINNIN OF TIME WAS BRED FOR KILLIN AND FIGHTIN, NOT HOUSE PETS, SHOW DOGS, DOMESTICATED ANIMALS THEY R NOT, THATS WHY SO MANY STATES HAVE PITBULL LAWS, WORRY ABOUT GROWN MEN FIGHTIN EACHOTHER BLOODY AND SOMETIMES KNOCKED UNCONSIOUS, PUT IN SUBMISSION, HUMANS FIGHTIN EACH OTHER IN THIS WAYS IS NOT HUMANE IS IT?? BUT FOLKS SAY ITS ENTERTAINMENT?? SO U MEAN ANIMALS LIVES R MORE IMPORTANT THAN HUMANS?? NOW IF VICK IS FOUND NOT GUILTY WILL PETA APOLOGIZE TO HIM PUBLICLY OR SAY NOTHIN AT ALL, FEEL FREE TO RESPOND TO ME AT LRY_HALL@YAHOO.COM. INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY ALWAYS, LOOK AT THE DUKE LACROSSE CASE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENED THERE WHEN FOLKS JUMP THE GUN!!

Posted by: Anonymous | July 26, 2007 02:44 PM

Hey Backwoodsz (appropriate name for you), it is apparent that you are both illiterate and ignorant by your comment about people supporting PETA being "fags." It also sounds like you're a little insecure and unsure of your own sexual orientation, which explains your knee-jerk comment. Vick is a worthless piece of s--t and anyone paying attention knows it. You may try to become literate and know the facts of the situation before shooting off your stupid mouth. It's people like you (and anyone else that doesn't see the need to immediately remedy this situation) that REALLY SCARE ME!

Posted by: Tclower | July 26, 2007 02:58 PM

The guy has not even been convicted yet. People will say and do alot of things to avoid jail time. So you never know, but if he did the crime he should do the time. But he is an american just like everyone else so let the legal prosses happen.

Posted by: Mike Jones | July 26, 2007 03:18 PM

Hey Big Herm, First of all, get spell check on your pc. That spelling alone makes you look ignorant. Second, get off the race card issue. Why is it that every single time there is a crime committed by a person NOT caucasian it has to go right into the race card issue? Get off it! If you don't like the laws of the land...LEAVE! Let me ask you this, how about I starve you, make you fight, and if you don't "perform" well, I electrocute you for a bad fight. Or better yet, to put it in simpler terms because that's probably all you can understand, you are tied to a fence, your leg chopped off, and you bleed a slow painful death with nobody to help you. That would be mighty horrible wouldn't it? Well, my simple minded friend, animals feel pain too. And with no voice, who can help them? Humans must help them from scum like Michael Vick. He has been taught no respect by his care givers when is was growing up, or he would not have done such a disgusting crime. Vick is a sick man! He needs to be punished for his horrible crime. And what better way to punish him but in the wallet. Nike should dump him completely! Why should he be earning a salary? Any blue collar worker would be suspended without pay. What makes him so special? The NFL? I think NOT! If you feel your words justify his disgusting actions, then you are a bigger looser then he is. You and Vick should suffer like those dogs did!!

Posted by: Cheryl | July 26, 2007 03:21 PM

You guys are fucking idiots... Vick is ok hes not getting time.. wake up. Its his property but he wasnt involved.

Posted by: Warren Dailis | July 26, 2007 03:24 PM

The funny thing is they have more dog and cat shelters in the US than homeless shelters for humans. How come we never here peta doing anything about the human lives being killed in the streets everyday. I mean its just like anything else black man gets in trouble and he is guilty untill proven in innocent. If he did it cool but he has not even stepped foot in a court room. And people are calling for his head. And who is to say his so called friends are not turning on him to avoid jail time.

Posted by: tomjomes | July 26, 2007 03:31 PM

What makes dog fighting so different from humans stepping into a ring is this: Humans make a choice for whatever reason that may be to step into a boxing ring, or the UFC. They know that in that ring or cage they may get knocked out, they may get a bloody nose...Humans get a choice as to what they want to do in their lives... puppies are not ask when they are born and raised if they would like to fight or not...they do not have the voice to say no...I am not as sure about boxing, but I do know in the UFC that there are very strict rules as to where a person can strike someone and there are also ref's that call it when enough is enough....where as in dog fighting there is no one to call it when things get dangerous...only the play of the dogs tail calls the fight off.....in organized legal human fights they are not allowed to fight until the death!!!! The point is and will always remain that dog fighting is illegal.

No matter how you VICK fans try to sugar coat this it is WRONG...and I am not really sure why on earth people would try to defend dog fighting for this man, unless they to are involved in illegal dog fighting.

Posted by: Anonymous | July 26, 2007 03:55 PM

First of all animals are not people. animals are animals. And PEOPLE are being forced to fight in wars eveyday and these people are losing mothers, fathers and children. So lets just keep this in perspective, this was a bad decision if he did do it at all, but there are much worse things going on in the world.

Posted by: Vick supporter | July 26, 2007 04:18 PM

Hey Kimberly Williams,

A LIFE IS A LIFE IS A LIFE-BOTH HUMAN AND ANIMAL. THEY ARE BOTH VALUABLE. ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS TOO AND FEEL PAIN WHEN THEY ARE DROWNED, ELECTROCUTED, HANGED OR SLAMMED TO THE GROUND.

YOUR OTHER ISSUES DO NOT BELONG HERE. GO TO OTHER BLOGS WHERE THEY CAN BE ADDRESSED.

Posted by: SuzyQ | July 26, 2007 05:24 PM

You guys are all over the map here. The issue here is the brutality of dogfighting and that a well-known (by some people) sports figure has been indicted for it. This is not about trying to bash PETA, race, Bush or anything else you care to throw into the mix. Innocent until proven guilty and due process are LEGAL NOT MORAL standards. PETA supportors and those of you who want to help protect animals...don't waste your time responding to posts who are obviously trying to distract you from the real issues.

Posted by: helpanimals | July 26, 2007 05:50 PM

I dont know if you all noticed, but my comments appear under other people's name. I am Ivana, not "Just shut up". My comment is under this person's name. I want to make sure that all of you who agree that this evil person should be in jail and punished for what he did, know I am with you. Hope he he burns in hell for what he did.

Posted by: Ivana | July 26, 2007 07:15 PM

Actually Cheryl is you are gonna call people ignorant then look in the mirror you stupid bitch. A blue collar worker would not be suspended without pay until the accusations have been proven true because that would be against the law. Michael Vick is getting no special treatment in this case so stop pretending that nothing has been done. You cant kick somebody out of the league or suspend them without pay because they have been accused of something. The NCAA kicked the Duke lacrosse team out of the NCAA and look what happened. They were proven innocent so why dont you just STFU and let the legal system take care of it. Thats the law and if you dont like it then how about you leave.

Also, by asking Big Herm if he would like to be starved, raped and forced to fight, that shows that you think dogs are equal to humans. But heres a newsflash to all you Peta terrorists, they arent. Animals are not equal to us, if animals are equal to humans and should have the same rights then why dont we just elect a dog president. Forget Obama, elect a dog since they are our equals. If you guys are so unhappy about the way Roger Goddell is running the NFL then why dont you go start a protest to make a dog the NFL commissioner since they are equal to us.

Posted by: Warren | July 26, 2007 08:23 PM

I cant believe that people actually believe that he had no idea what was going on, on his own property? Yeah right.. this is just sick and sad that people actually find enjoyment in abusing,neglecting, torturing these dogs, THEN letting them fight until their deaths. I just dont get it? Theres definitely something wrong emotionally and mentally with these people. I have had pitbulls as pets all my life and they are loving and faithful companions. Its these horrific stories that give the breed such a bad name...

Posted by: R.B. | July 27, 2007 12:13 AM

Yes dog fighting is a horrendous crime but PETA speaks from both sides of it's mouth. According to Ingrid pit bulls should be extinct but then you protest Vick. Make up your mind.

Posted by: Ginny Philips | July 27, 2007 12:38 AM

The things I am going to say will upset everybody and that is fine. PETA are the biggest hipocrits out there. Vick sould not be suspended from the racist NFL. Matter of fact kudos to Vick. Dog fighting has been going on for decades in the southern states and there was never a problem. Now because VIck does it it is wrong? PETA I have a question for you: How come you do not go after the people that race dogs? What do you think happens to the dogs when they no longer perform? Oh yeah, Bart Simpson takes them in like he did SAnta's little helper, oh my fault, they kill the dogs. That is cruel to kill a dog because they can no longer perform, but it happens and the funny thing is that dog racing is legal. Greyhounds are bred to run, which is cruel, Pitbulls are naturally violent dogs. A long time freind of mine sister in law was attacked by a pitbull about three months ago. The dogs are violent so why not fight them? Oh yeah, how do you feel about deer hunting? That is cruel, but since that is something that is done by WHITE people, it is no probles just like dog racing and cock fighting. Also the Humane Society kills harmless pets every week. Admit, you are going after Vick because he is Black, no other reason. IF race was not an issue then you would not hear people say that dog fighting happens among the hip hop crowd, gang bangers, dope dealers, and inner-city people; all are associated with Black. Do you protest poverty, the fact that there are more Blacks in prision than in college? What about racism? is that prostested? I don't think so. You people should be ashamed of yourselves because when I see little white kids holding up pictures of Vick with his name or face with a red slash going through it, it reminds me of when the whites would lynch Blacks with kids standing by. It is really messed up to teach little white kids to be racist and hate Vick because he is Black. Unless I see PETA protest deer hunting, dog racing, cock fighting, all which are done mostly by whites, you are racist!!!

Posted by: rob x | July 27, 2007 12:56 AM

V=VICOUS
I=INHUMAN
C=CRUEL
K=KILLER
yes, i am talking about michael vick ( he should change his last name to sick!) the dog killer, the lier, the coward, the thug.
he should get the same kind punishment he and his sick " bro" gave to the dogs: starving,body slame to the wall,electrcution,drawning and gun shot.
i wish him ROT IN HELL.
"bad newz kennel" my ass, everyone can see he is doing monkey business on his property.

Posted by: ann | July 27, 2007 02:59 AM

hey i don't see you peta people on the news talking about this thing they call hogg-dogging.....where they put hoggs in a pit with dogs and let the dogs fight the hogs,100% of the time killing the hoggs ....and there reason is it's suppose to traing the dogs to hunt with them... but since only red-necks do this...it's ok...have never seen this on the news...i have never seen peta protesting this "sport"..where are all you hipocrits....i want to see you try to get old jethrow to be fired from his job...i want you to try to get old billy-bob's farm taken from him...come on peta..let's see some action

Posted by: l. simmons | July 27, 2007 04:03 AM

what was vick doing with a "dog breeding license", which the judge made him surrender if he had no knowledge od what was going on at that "relatives house he bought and paid for?

Posted by: Anonymous | July 27, 2007 10:47 AM

Though many times I have been dissapointed in the Justice System in this beautiful country of ours(God Bless America,and the the brave who protect it). This is a huge issue and if he is guilty, as I personally believe in my animal loving heart and soul, then he will be dealt with accordingly, not only by the law, but also by the highest law. I have never been the church going, bible reading type, but I was raised to know right from wrong and I do believe in the Almighty, and there is one thing I know "GOD LOVES ALL ANIMALS", look it up!! I have dogs, cats, horses and try to help in anyway I can concerning an animal. Pets enrich your lives, they love you unconditionally, they are apart of my famiy. These poor dogs that were so horribly raised and abused, could have been someone's beloved pet, but instead tortured, practically from the time they were born. Unfortunately, most of these dogs will probably have to be humanely uthinized. PETA, like them or not, don't really care, you are entitled to your own opinions. I say more power to them, at least there is an organization out there with there hearts in the right place. As human beings, we should have a mix of intellect, common sense, compassion, to name a few. I see none of those things in a person such as this. To all of you who stand up and speak for the animals, keep up the good work, and for the rest of you who don't have a clue. Your Pathetic!!!!

Posted by: Cara | July 27, 2007 01:22 PM

congrats to whoever hired a helicopter flying over falcons's training camp yesterday with a banner says " new team name? the dog killer team?"
lol
wonderful idea, hope i can hire helicopter fly over their trainning camp everyday.

Posted by: ann | July 27, 2007 02:55 PM

mr backwoodz,
r u sure ur name is't " backward"?
lol

Posted by: ann | July 27, 2007 02:59 PM

warren,
i'm just happy that you are not president! here we got anotherone who does not read. peta never said that animals are equal to humans but different and they have a right to be different! you antibloggers are all idiots with paranoia - read first and reflect - use your brains! go to digg in the peta files and then come to discuss! it's this thing which brings me almost to resignation. a bad person is able to learn and become a better being - but an idiot is dangerous because he shall always tell us that red is green and when the snow falls that the sun is shining! you never can admit your ignorance because you think hell is heaven and shit is honey and you are ready to prove it!!!

Posted by: bernardo san felice | July 27, 2007 03:19 PM

to kathy garrey: unfortunately also hunting makes animals suffer a lot and it's not just a shot in the head and it's all over! sometimes the animal lives on for days until it dies or it's wounded on many parts of the body and then it's brutally killed with the knife or dog's teeth! so me i'm against every kind of sport involving animal killing: hunting, bullfight, dogfight, cockfight and also horse races because nobody asked the horse before if it wants to run but it is hidden and forced and often also dies! the human being has to learn through history that using animals is bad and ruthless and humans should just entertain themselves without finding pleasure in stressing, abusing or killing innocent animals because it's against human dignity and time shall give the animal protectors right - there's no other issue for the future - sooner or later!

Posted by: bertino andre | July 27, 2007 03:33 PM

you people suck and make me sick to my stomach! you convict with no jury and your trying to destroy someones life not a animals! What about the hungry people, what about iraq, what about hurricane katrina! i love animals and had many of them but at the end of the day thats whats they are animals! so its my turn to convict you cat hoarders and dog kissers! let the court and the jury take care of this issue you just hate to see someone young and rich with money! why dont you all go kiss your pets in the mouth and mike vicks ass!!!!!!!!7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7!

Posted by: Vickisdvictimhere! | July 27, 2007 08:00 PM

I eat meat and don't worry about buying leather, but MAN does this one get me.

I'm on your side for this one.

And if it had been some white redneck linebacker doing this I'd be JUST as angry, for you idiots who say this is a racial thing.

It's NOT.

It's a DOG thing for a lot of us.

Going to hug my four Labradors now.

Posted by: SoxSweepAgain | July 29, 2007 09:40 AM

Dog fighting didn't begin with Blacks. I grew up in a small town in South Carolina, and often seen my fellow white high school students promote and have dog fights every weekend with their pit bulls.

I would like to know where was PETA or the Humane Society in the 60's in Mississippi when Bull Connally unleashed his dogs on humans? I didn't hear of any protest back then.

Blacks in American will never get a fair trail, because we have 2 justice systems, which is broken down between racial barriers. Although Mike Vick has the money to fight this case. He is still black, and white people love their animals over humans. Except when it comes to shooting ducks, hunting deers, they call this a sport. After all Vice-President Dick Chenney got away with shooting his friend. The Feds concluded that this was an accident. Double standards!

Posted by: Patricia | August 1, 2007 12:57 AM

Patricia, PETA was not in existence in the 60s!! Check your facts before you come out sounding so ignorant.

Posted by: Michele | August 1, 2007 09:44 PM

You know...you PETA folks have been waiting for somethin like this to happen. High profile football star in a dogfighting case...I bet you guys are loving this exposure. Vick has not been convicted of anything and you people are going to his endorsers and putting pressure on all his affiliates before his trial. You have your cause, and I support it...but if this was just some guy out there it wouldnt be nearly as big as this in terms of media coverage. Micheal Vick has already lost everything...its his fault. But let him be until trial. You guys are out for his blood.

Posted by: XanderGT | August 14, 2007 01:38 AM