If Vicks found God '' God '' help us all and the animals.

Posted by: keith | August 27, 2007 02:18 PM

Praise Jesus!

Posted by: meeka | August 27, 2007 02:20 PM

BS! Vick is only sorry he got caught!!!! He figured OJ got away with murder, Kobe got away with rape, heck I can get away with this! Think again jerk! 2-5 years will not bring back those dogs and the only way you could even BEGIN to redeem your despicable self is if you donate millions and millions to the fight against dogfighting! And Vick better start singing like a bird and start telling authorities names of all those bastards involved in dogfighting!!!

Posted by: Jim | August 27, 2007 02:23 PM

How big of Vick to say how terrible dogfighting is now, after he gets caught! What a bunch of crap - I do not believe a word that comes out of that shithead. (****head if we can't swear!)

Posted by: Julie | August 27, 2007 02:25 PM

I believe strongly in two things:

1. Actions speak louder than words. I could name 20 things right off the top of my head that Mr. Vick can do in the next year to help animals and "repent". If he does them, I'll start to beleive him.

2 Forgiveness. I don't see a lot of forgiving words lately, but I for one know that none of us are saints. We all need understanding and if he makes up for his actions I think he should be forgiven.

Posted by: Maya | August 27, 2007 02:35 PM

Here's what Vick can start with-

Donate millions to set up and fund a dogfighting task force with a national humane group.

They can investigate, educate, offer rewards, train law enforcement, etc etc etc

He can be a face for the fight against dogfighting

Then he can fund some animal shelters, particularly in poor and urban areas so they can build facilities, hire vets, save animals.

Posted by: kelly | August 27, 2007 02:37 PM

I demand that Vicks vast wealth be used to provide the best care for the rest of the life for pit bull dogs scheduled to the put to death (the ones found at his home should not be killed but should be allowed to live the rest of their lives in peace)

Posted by: R E Sizemroe | August 27, 2007 02:50 PM

Vick probably mentioned that he found Jesus to make it seem like it would make a difference. I find it quite absurd that his coach hasn't released him from the team yet, is he that blind? But back to the Jesus comment, he's just using it to make it seem like he's a caring guy, which I would find to be bullshit.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 27, 2007 03:01 PM

I just heard Vick's speech. He appalagized to the NFL, children, his team, and coach. But he never appalazied about killing and torturing innocent dogs. So you know what, i WILL NEVER FORGIVE VICK.

Posted by: Curious | August 27, 2007 03:10 PM

Please let's not make a soap opera about this brainless player. I can see Vick's new bestseller " My new life as a true friend of animals and of Jesus" ...Oh My good! the way "America" (real name: The United States of America)is this is could follow..

The best thing to do know is to forget him and to hope he will vanishes.

There are far more important fights to win on the battle for Animal's Rights and Liberation. They need our attention and our work right now!!

Posted by: Gerardo Tristan | August 27, 2007 03:12 PM

WWJD? Weep for the dogs!!!!

Posted by: Ana | August 27, 2007 03:20 PM

Wow, I read Ingrid Newkirk's commentary.

Stunningly beautiful.

Posted by: Tamara | August 27, 2007 03:23 PM

You PETA dudes are such hypocrites. You sit and chastize Michael Vick for the his dogfighting, when the very network ESPN that showcase him is not critized. ESPN shows hunting and fishing and I haven't heard anything from your agencies. IT's THE SAME THING. Murder is Murder Maybe , You(PETA) should focus your energies on the bigger picture and start protesting the networks that display hunting and fishing and stop focusing on the individual. Roy Jones, DMX and other stars have been fighting animals for years andI heard NOTHING fROM YOU. GET your act together and GET Real and Get Legit

Posted by: Jack Williams | August 27, 2007 03:23 PM

You PETA dudes are such hypocrites. You sit and chastize Michael Vick for the his dogfighting, when the very network ESPN that showcase him is not critized. ESPN shows hunting and fishing and I haven't heard anything from your agencies. IT's THE SAME THING. Murder is Murder Maybe , You(PETA) should focus your energies on the bigger picture and start protesting the networks that display hunting and fishing and stop focusing on the individual. Roy Jones, DMX and other stars have been fighting animals for years andI heard NOTHING fROM YOU. GET your act together and GET Real and Get Legit

Posted by: Jack Williams | August 27, 2007 03:27 PM

He's a liar. He may not fight dogs again withthe fear of getting caught but Im sure he will move on to other things.

Posted by: Lilly | August 27, 2007 03:46 PM

Did anyone notice Vick didn't bother to apologize to the poor creatures who were subjected to his disgusting behavior? Not once! He is clearly worried only about himself or he would have come up with a better speech than "I found Jesus." JESUS ain't listening to dog killers. Let's hope he receives a little revenge in his cell.

Posted by: Anne | August 27, 2007 03:48 PM

Jack Williams, what rock have you been hiding under?

Peta has been very vocal about those issues for years.

You sound foolish.

Posted by: kelly | August 27, 2007 03:49 PM

Who are we to pass judgement. The man has apologized for his actions. Whether or not his apology is sincere is between him and God. As an born again Christian, I forgive Michael Vick and I pray that american will forgive him as well.

Posted by: Kydra Edwards | August 27, 2007 03:50 PM

Yeah, right. Wasn't it just last week or so when he said he was innocent, and was going to clear his "good" name? Yada, yada, yada......

Posted by: Lorri Rhinier | August 27, 2007 03:51 PM

I sure believe he is truly remorseful...NOT! He participated in dog fighting for years and now we are supposed to believe he has realized the evil of his actions in the last 2 days? Please!
By the way, the "I found God" excuse is revolting.
Burn Michael Vick, burn!!! I hope there are lots of dog lovers in the jail he is sent to...

Posted by: NT | August 27, 2007 03:51 PM

You can hide behind God, but you cannot hide from God. I do not believe he is sorry for the years, not one event, but years of torture inflicted upon the dogs and bait animals. He did not say he was sorry to the animals. He apologized to the prople, but they were not put in a pit and made to tear each other apart until the death. It just makes for good PR to repent. At any rate, that same God knows the truth.

Also, just because there are other atrocious things going on -to people and animals- does not mean he should not be punished and pay for the horrible things he did.

I also agree with Kelly-It is time to put your money where your mouth is Vick-donate to fund a dog fighting task force, and to help set up shelters for homeless pets.

Posted by: Susan | August 27, 2007 04:01 PM

I think the only thing that Vick is sorry for is getting caught. I would also like to ad that I have recently heard about Best FriendS wanting to take the dogs. I don't understand why Peta is not for the animals living only dying. If Best Friends thinks they can handle them and either adopt them out to specialized homes or give them life at the sanctuarty, why would you argue. You are supposedly into animal rights but you don't want to give these dogs their rights because of a scum like Michael Vick. Just because you are afraid of the dogs does not mean that they are that bad, its just your ignorance towards pit bulls. The dogs can be with time and patience rehabilitated you just don't want to give them the time needed (THAT IS VERY SELFISH ON PETAS PART)I'm beginning to understand that PETA is not there for the animals but they to like Vick are their for the money. If someone (BEST FRIENDS) is willing to help these animals please but out and keep your opinions to youselves.

Posted by: kim | August 27, 2007 04:08 PM

So the person who started the "BAD NEWZ Kennels" has now found Jesus... what a joke. If he cut off his throwing hand, now that that would impress me.

Posted by: Jim | August 27, 2007 04:08 PM

This case has created tension between many different ethical and racial groups in North America - if we just step away from those distractions and look at the big picture - this will hopefully improve the public awareness on this terrible bloodsport and teach the people who fill the public spotlight to be more responsible role-models. Mike Vick was a product of his horrible upbringing- he grew up in the projects of Newport News, VA. I am not surprised that he is the way he is, he can't even articulate himself when he speaks english. Those poor animals were also the product of a horrible upbringing. I only wish they could put Mr.Vick in his "Rape Stand", and have the public take a look at tyheir prized athete then.

Posted by: Ben Walton | August 27, 2007 04:08 PM

i agree..mike vick is only upset he got caught..as an owner of 3 pitbulls,i am sickened to think someone with so much money has nothing better to do with his time and life.other than kill dogs..i think also the N.F.L. need's to make a rule for the players..they already have a gambling rule and isn't dog fighting gambling???

Posted by: kecia alamo | August 27, 2007 04:10 PM

croc tears!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ann | August 27, 2007 04:13 PM

I agree with Jim. The bastard is sorry that he got caught. I hope Michael Vick rots in hell!!

Posted by: tammye | August 27, 2007 04:13 PM

My hope for Michael Vick-

Donate millions of dollars to help homeless and and abused animals.

Be incarcerated in a place that has a program that allows inmates to rehabilitate dogs so they may find good homes. Take part in that program.

Look deeply into the eyes of a dog and see the beautiful windows to a soulmate.

Lastly- NEVER be allowed to own a dog ever again.

Posted by: Tracy | August 27, 2007 04:15 PM

I think the problem is that it's very easy for him to denounce dogfighting, but I honestly don't think he believes that he's done anything wrong. He is sorry that he is losing out financially. He is sorry that he won't be playing football for a living. He is sorry he is going to be punished. He is not sorry about his actions.

I'm incredibly upset that the Falcons have made the statement that it's "better for the team" for them to keep Vick. I generally feel that he should be in no position to be idolized. Ever.

Posted by: Holly H. | August 27, 2007 04:21 PM

I wish I could believe Mick Vick in his "I found Jesus" bit. I think it is all too easy. If I was him I don't think I could or would ever show my face in the public again;however, his lawyers really made sure he did not "bet" but only sponsored money for dogfighting. For in the NFL he would be permantely kicked out for gambling! Actions speak louder than words. He felt it was ok to admit to killing these dogs but would not admit to gambling (only sponsoring) for FEAR OF NOT RETURNING TO THE NFL. He is such loser and should be given the same treatment those poor innocent dogs had!

Posted by: Chrissy | August 27, 2007 04:24 PM

I think there is a profound opportunity here for PETA. We now live in a world where forgiveness and mercy have been all but forgotten. Justice demands that Michael Vick be punished for his crimes. However, when he gets out of jail, PETA has a serious decision to make. If the NFL allows Vick to come back, where should PETA stand? Should it condemn Vick and boycott everything to do with him and the NFL, taking a hard line stance? Or, should PETA invite Vick, as part of proper retribution, to become an outspoken advocate for the defense of animals, especially dogs, as part of his acceptance back into the NFL. PETA's decision either way will be very important. Don't forget though, some of the best advocates against societal crimes,vices, and deviant behavior (i.e.: alcoholism) have been in large part those who have repented from such crimes and vices.

Posted by: Bob | August 27, 2007 04:24 PM

Dmx IS being investigated. And the others will too. This is just the beginning... Hunting and fishing is not against the law, wrong as it is.

Posted by: welles | August 27, 2007 04:24 PM

Dmx IS being investigated. And the others will too. This is just the beginning... Hunting and fishing is not against the law, wrong as it is.

Posted by: welles | August 27, 2007 04:24 PM

I totally agree with Mr. Williams. I think PETA has bigger fish to try than Michael Vick. It figures PETA would AIM it's interest at a multi-million dollar figure like Michael Vick. Second off, you PETA extremist are taking this too far. I see/hear about the signs you activist hold, such as " Torture Vick." Be ashamed of yourselfs. Sure, the man committed wrong, but it would be almost worse committing the same to a HUMAN... Let alone the home towm here of Atlanta.

Posted by: Dillon Wilson | August 27, 2007 04:26 PM

Michal Vick admitted to the public that dog fighting is wrong. It's a start. But I don't think he is sincere. He still should be punished to the fullest extent of the law for what he did. He also should be banned from the NFL forever. He's just sorry because he got caught. He is and always will be a big jerk.

Posted by: Karen | August 27, 2007 04:30 PM

Michal Vick admitted to the public that dog fighting is wrong. It's a start. But I don't think he is sincere. He still should be punished to the fullest extent of the law for what he did. He also should be banned from the NFL forever. He's just sorry because he got caught. He is and always will be a big jerk.

Posted by: Karen | August 27, 2007 04:30 PM

I recently read that Vick will not be removed from the NFL. I have a real issue with this, he should be FIRED and not allowed to play pro ball at all. He has a signed contract for $130M over 10 years which (not to mention the $20M signing bonus) should be donated to the SPCA. The other issue I have is that the owner of the Atlanta Falcons is not going to dismiss Vick, I charge PETA and all other animal welfare rights groups to petition the NFL Commission to completely remove Vick altogether. The Falcons state that Vick is too valuable to remove from the team, but I hold true to the idea that there is always someone better than you to take your place. I say REMOVE VICK FROM THE NFL, NO ONE SHOULD GET AWAY WITH WHAT HE DID!!! Believe you me that this is only a slap on the wrist. Great judicial system. The NFL should be condemed for the stance that they have taken.

Posted by: Alphonse Sherkness | August 27, 2007 04:34 PM

I hate him i hope he dies why did he kill animals would you like getting killed for your fur

Posted by: Alexis | August 27, 2007 04:35 PM

This is a Bias Website you only post blogs that favors P.E.T.A. Lets hear both sides!

Posted by: Michael Ball | August 27, 2007 04:36 PM

This is a Bias Website you only post blogs that favors P.E.T.A. Lets hear both sides!

Posted by: Michael Ball | August 27, 2007 04:36 PM

i in no way condone anything that vick has done. but i agree with jack williams in what he has said , its like you(PETA) are ao focused on this situation, but do you realize that the day vick was brought up on charges was the same day that the lady who killed her preacher husband in Tennesse walked out of a mental facility she didnt even serve a freaking year. but you jim want vick to serve 2-5 years for dogfighting. seems a little lopsided to me . seems to me you (PETA) care more for an animals lives than human lives. and one more thing why are all of jims references to black males.

Posted by: amber johnson | August 27, 2007 04:41 PM

All I have to say is I'm glad he's getting in trouble for this and he got what he deserved. Also, I'm not going to believe a word he says about being 'sorry' and whatnot until he shows it. Like others have said, actions speak louder than words. I myself will never like him after what he's done. Besides, if he didn't get caught, I guarantee he'd still be dogfighting.

Posted by: Vicki | August 27, 2007 04:44 PM

Jack Williams

Blah, blah, blah. Hunting and fishing are unfortunately legal. PETA is not an agency it is an ANIMAL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION.

ALL animal advocates know about those thugs, the problem is getting the authorities to do their job. Also there are the demented cowards that support hunting and fishing that animal advocates have to contend with also. Just a lot of overwhelming stupidity and corruption!

Posted by: Ana | August 27, 2007 04:59 PM

I'm surprised PETA is so satisfied. He seemed to say dogfighting is terrible only in passing.

And it seems like PETA just wanted the words to come out of his mouth. His words didn't seem so sincere to me. He seemed more interested in making "Michael Vick" a better person.

Most people don't really care what happens to Vick. They are just trying to figure out how someone could act so coldly - to soberly and in a premeditated mannner - violently, by his very hand, snuff the life out of living creatures whose seeming sole purpose in their tragically short lives is to satisfy humans.

Posted by: Ken Incher | August 27, 2007 05:03 PM

Doesn't the bible say that god made animals for humankind?

If god didn't want us to eat animals why would he have made them so tasty?

Posted by: James | August 27, 2007 05:10 PM

To Jack_Williams,

I seem to recall hunting being a big deal to PETA supporters. Perhaps if you search "hunting" on the search menu, you could read up on it? Mind you that PETA's goal is to reach out and educate as many people as possible to modify their behavior so that they can get as many people interested in animal needs as possible. Choosing to focus on the Vick case as a means of educating the public about dogfighting and introducing them to companion animal welfare is a wise decision and a smarter use of their time than complaining about every last hunting outlet in the country.

If it satisfies you, PETA has done other similar media pitches to raise awareness about the pointless violence that is hunting. You can read about President Newkirk's input on the infamous Cheney hunting incident or simply watch her interviews and see that she never backs down when a tangent reference is made to hunting.

PETA is always working on and developing several campaigns, but disproportionate media attention is going to this subject at the moment, and PETA will ride it out as a means of reaching as many people with their message -- like any wise nonprofit would.

Posted by: anti-sean | August 27, 2007 05:11 PM

It's amazing how it take's some people year's to find Jesus. And it took Mr. Vick only a week. Wow who is his Higher Power????

Posted by: black~girl | August 27, 2007 05:12 PM

Though it was kind of a stretch to use Jesus in his statements, I think the apology was one of the best apologies from a public person of interest. Consider all the politicians and other athletes reading from a scripted statements, this was the right thing to do.

I know there are people who still people who will continue to be angry and refuse to accept his apology, but whats done is done. I find it funny that there are comments indicating that he's only sorry that he got caught. DUH! When was the last time you got caught for a sin and was "only" apologetic after you got caught...i swear, the rational of some of ya'll are limited to a childs' or in this case, an innocent dog.

Forgive him or not, he's on his way to trying to make right. I hope he's not let off to easily like most celeBRATies and that me makes this negative into any kind of positive.

Another note:

The owner has the right to do what he wants with HIS team. He knows what's going on as much as any of us. He has the public interest (Falcon supporters and Atlanta community) in hand as well as his business'. If you've never went to a ATLANTA FALCONS game or in your life or live in the area, then please DO NOT have an opinion on what he should do because your interest doesn't matter to him. If he feels he can't cut ties completely with Vick then let him be. Your hard earned money didnt go into contributing to his business. Arthur Blank is a good and smart man.

Posted by: anthony | August 27, 2007 05:16 PM

I have to step in here and respectfully disagree with PETA's position on this apology. I don't think Michael Vick has earned the right to be taken seriously and that his apology is meaningful in any way. Nor do I think it will stop anyone from dogfighting. If anything, the light sentence he's going to receive shows that this isn't much of a deterrent.

Of course, he's saying "don't stage dogfights." It's 100% to his advantage to say that. I think the real crime here is that someone who took so many lives is only going to receive a short time in jail.

Far be it from me to tell PETA what to do, but I think demanding a tougher sentence than this would be in order. People who evade their taxes or commit other victimless crimes receive a lot more time than this.

We know he's going to be suspended from the NFL and he lost his endorsement deals. Who cares? The guy still has enough money in the bank to live comfortably without working another day in his life. And he will work again, because some NFL team will probably hire him when he gets out.

I agree that Vick should be an example, but not through some fake apology, but through serving real, hard time.

Posted by: nyc-cat-lover | August 27, 2007 05:26 PM

Wow this stinks to high heaven. Why is PETA setting up a deal for this awful animal torturer and murderer? What is going on here? I hope the NFL gets it.

Posted by: Jack Donohue | August 27, 2007 05:26 PM

Mike don't give into PETA... Keep Bad News Kennel open... Lets keep fighting the system and the dogs... Show them to fight so they can protect us at our home.

-marcus

Posted by: M. Vick | August 27, 2007 05:27 PM

What a load of crap! Not only is he a moron, but he can't even lie well. The ONLY thing he is sorry for is that he got caught! He is a worthless piece of shit! The Falcons should permanently replace him and he should be banned from playing in the NFL. He is a liar and a scumbag...he deserves NOTHING!!!

Posted by: Gina | August 27, 2007 05:32 PM

Everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance. Once Michael Vick does his time he should be back in the NFL.

Posted by: Max | August 27, 2007 05:35 PM

You PETA people should be ashamed of yourself.. fighting for the defenseless and innocent and achieving successes on top. anyway - i have read of some strange war that is going on in Africa somewhere and I hear nothing about that here!! Huh?

And Ingrid - your intelligent and balanced commentary is utterly despicable... who likes nutrients in their wonder-bred? do you not know that you are questioning the ancient wisdom of "healthy & non-violent = not worth living for"?

Posted by: hugo pottisch | August 27, 2007 05:45 PM

ANNE,

how funny would it be if he actually apologized to the dogs. Who would that be for? Dog enthusiasts or for the Dogs that are watching TV at this moment?

'...lastly, I'd like to apologize to the 8 dogs in doggie heaven, because i know ya'll are listening right now...actually, this goes out to all the dogs listening right now at home..im sorry I allowed these awful things to happend. Uh My Bad? Roof Roof-Roofy Ruff.'

Sorry to make light of the situation but how was he suppose to apologize to the dogs assuming those apologies are directly for them to accept and not for YOUR listening pleasure.

Posted by: anthony | August 27, 2007 05:49 PM

I think that the Gov. as well as PETA has a double standard. This man is about to be convicted for allegedly participating in dog fighting, yet the authorities are about to put these same animals to sleep. Soooo...what's the difference? Why is putting the dogs to sleep justified by the authorities yet illegal for everyone else????

Posted by: Paula D | August 27, 2007 05:51 PM

So it took Vick EIGHT tortured and murdered dogs and God only knows how many others since 2002, to realize dog fighting is wrong??? COME THE FUCK ON!!!
This asshole is only sorry he got caught. He MURDERED AND TORTURED LIVING BEINGS!!! I don't know if he gets off watching dogs fight, but after the very first fight on his property, he should have realized that this "sport" is cruel. Only cowards and psychos enjoy this shit!!! This "man" should die!!! TOO damn bad we cant do the things to him that he did to those poor souls. I fucking hope he gets raped in prison and someone tortures the shit out of him the "HOSTEL" MOVIE style. Fucking coward.

Posted by: alisa | August 27, 2007 05:56 PM

it is nothing but bs.He did those horrible things for at least 6 years.He must really think the public is as gullible as those innocent hearted dogs he killed and abused.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 27, 2007 06:02 PM

Okay, get off his case now. He has said sorry, he has clearly said his actions were wrong and that this was a mistake. He said sorry to the kids he offended and let down etc. I was moved today. It is a new day, let him serve his punishment and get on with his life. I hope he gets to play football again as he is fun to watch.

Oh, and also, a company like Nike cares for nothing apart from money. They would have continue to support him if you had not have planned to protest them. They have no morals, no ethics, no back bone, just about the $$$$$ baby.

Posted by: douginsocal | August 27, 2007 06:12 PM

No Michael Ball this website is not biased. They have posted a couple of my comments and I support Vick. I don't condone what he has done, but it is black culture and I think he didn't realize just what it was he was doing. I now think he has learned his lesson and will not get prison time and play football again.

This site does not just post pro-PETA comments.

I am a Vegi though and a proud dog owner, although they don't know that.

Posted by: douginsocal | August 27, 2007 06:17 PM

RACE
GOD
MONEY

What is the next excuse? Why did GOD wait so long to come into Mr. Vicks life. Did GOD tell him to lie and hurt those animals?(which are gods creatures)

So if a child abuser says I am sorry I will make my peace with Jesus and God than we shall them walk and not serve time?

Only after his friends told the truth did GOD suddenly appear.

A mistake is something you do once, maybe twice. He did this for 5 years, this is not a mistake. Everyone who defends him notice in his speech today he did not thank any of his fans????

As far as he was backed into a corner, no one put a gun to his head and make the plea, that is why he had a choice of going to court and standing trial by jury.

Mike J: what do you mean by "you people"? As far as wanting what Vick has,money is not everything to me. I have plenty of it, I also have TRUE friends, great family and I work hard everyday at my job. So no I do not want what Vick has or had. He is an adult and made these choices!These choice he made for years.No one will point out the fact he waited until the end to confess.Why didn't he step up with GOD in the beginning of all this and admit the truth? I guess the GOD card trumps the race card?

Maybe after jail he will find Muhammad.

P.S this is an animal rights site so stop yelling about helpless and homeless, go donate money to websites that dedicated to those issues!

Posted by: A | August 27, 2007 06:18 PM

Here's example of some of the dumbest post I ever i read in my life....
"Alphonse Sherkness

I hate him i hope he dies why did he kill animals would you like getting killed for your fur"

"Posted by: Bob | August 27, 2007 04:24 PM

...fishing is not against the law, wrong as it is. "

You people are bunch of brain wash idoits that think fishing, hunting, live stock is evil. Billions of people in this world eat animals for food.
You better teach animals to stop eating meat too.

Posted by: PAUL | August 27, 2007 06:19 PM

THIS BOARD IS BAIS AND ONLY POST ONE SIDE NARROW MINDED COMMENTS

Posted by: PAUL | August 27, 2007 06:19 PM

I see nothing wrong with what Vick did. He was having some harmless fun in his back yard. That's all. And these PETA freaks have to come in and blow everything out of proportion. I bet you all love this kind of stuff don't you all? As soon as an animal cruelty story comes up you have to beat it to death because you have nothing better to do. Animals are to be eaten and worn. That is their sole purpose. Animals have no brains, they're stupid. They only survive on instincts. They have no soul and cannot make logical decisions. Therefore we take advantage of them.

Posted by: Mutilated Animals | August 27, 2007 06:33 PM

You people amaze me....
Matt. 7:1-5 states, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite* [pointing out the sins of others while by pretense we think of ourselves as above sin], first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." At Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan, Jesus was talking to the multitudes gathered there after hearing of His message and of His healings to beseech them to not become like the pharisees and hypocrites who think they are above sin."

We are all human and God looks at all sin as sin. Doesn't matter if it is lying or murder or adultry. God adds no weight to the type of sin. Sin is Sin.

We should all remember this when we judge Mike Vick. Mike Vick has asked for forgiveness from God and that is good enough for me.

Posted by: Jesse | August 27, 2007 06:36 PM

PETA is ignorate, why don't you attack people before they get to court once they've gotten to court your work is done for you. Get a life just because others aren't living by your rule, morals, and value doesn't mean you have to judge them. Why don't you all pick on some of those white deer hunter. Get a life.

Posted by: None of your business | August 27, 2007 06:37 PM

An excellent comment from Ingrid. Well said.

Posted by: Susannah | August 27, 2007 06:52 PM

I am a dog owner. Love all animals because they come from god and are all here for a purpose. I am amazed at the height of hypocrisy in this country about what is considered heinous. Dog fighting is horrible, so is deer hunting, greyhound racing, and once the dogs are used up, they are killed. Michael is very ignorant and stupid for being part of this, but he comes from a culture in America where blood and gore is glorified. Look at the movies, video games that our children are innundated with. What about gun violence, we lead the world in gun deaths and injury. There are so many more important issues for us to be so fixated on. We invaded another country and killed so many innocent lives, human beings, why not protest the idiot of a president who started this war for a personal vendetta. Oh yeah, HENCE THE TERM DUMNBING DOWN OF AMERICA. 70 percent of you morons did not read a book last year. No wonder we are the laughing stock of the world.

Posted by: Noella Peterson | August 27, 2007 06:54 PM

Michael Vick helped torture at least 6 dogs. If I remember correctly, people who do these things to animals sometimes turn out to be serial killers. Like Dahmer, Bundy, and others I can't remember right off hand, but I know I read this once. Am I out there on this? Just think about it, how could you watch or participate in something like that and not feel the urge to rescue, or help, or stop it? I don't think he should be treated any differently than anyone else guilty of this. If that means prison time then so be it. And definitely no job with the NFL. He violated his contract. End of story.

Posted by: sunsetter | August 27, 2007 06:55 PM

Michael Vick's speach, as all are, was scripted. It was part of his "plea bargain" to say certain things. ALL criminals will say whatever to get a lessor sentence. Is he sorry - yea that he got caught. Funny how they ALL find God when they are going to jail - even Paris Hilton found God. PLEASE!!

I liken his conduct to that of a child molester. Picking on the innocent and trusting! He is dispicable. I think the sentencing for Animal Abuse should be that of 1st degree murder. Afterall, it is premediated.

The NFL considering his return makes me SICK and I 'was' an AVID fan of the NFL. Now, I think they are desperate. It seems being a convicted felon is a 'pre-requiste' to becoming a multi-million dollar employee of the NFL!!

Posted by: Christi | August 27, 2007 06:56 PM

If Michael Vick has found God now, then where was he when God said the animals of earth were as sacred as humans, a person who would intentially hurt any animal would just as soon kill a human as not.
Granny

Posted by: Betty A Simpson | August 27, 2007 06:59 PM

Michael Vick is a dispicable human. Yes he grew up poor and uneducated, HOWEVER, he has not been on planet MARS for the past 20 years. He was well aware dog fighting was illegal. Everyone seems to be missing the "BIGGER PICTURE" here, this man has some bigger deep seated issues other than fighting dogs and they are about cruelity, abusiveness, uncompassionate, uncaring, heartless, etc. He has psychological issues and emotional issues. Not only should he pay tremendously financially and judicially for these horrible acts, he should be under the care of a good psychiatrist. The man has issues OKAY!! He should never be allowed to grace a football field again, nor represent any aspect of sports related products.

Posted by: theresa denton | August 27, 2007 07:01 PM

He would have certainly continued the fighting had he not been caught or divine intervention. We can forgive, however, not without penalty. Permanently take away his livelihood, it's not likely that he knows how to do much else.

Posted by: matt | August 27, 2007 07:03 PM

I am a dog owner. Love all animals because they come from god and are all here for a purpose. I am amazed at the height of hypocrisy in this country about what is considered heinous. Dog fighting is horrible, so is deer hunting, greyhound racing, and once the dogs are used up, they are killed. Michael is very ignorant and stupid for being part of this, but he comes from a culture in America where blood and gore is glorified. Look at the movies, video games that our children are innundated with. What about gun violence, we lead the world in gun deaths and injury. There are so many more important issues for us to be so fixated on. We invaded another country and killed so many innocent lives, human beings, why not protest the idiot of a president who started this war for a personal vendetta. Oh yeah, H

Posted by: Noella Peterson | August 27, 2007 07:03 PM

If Vick has really "found Jesus," let him emulate Jesus and seek redemption by living with and working to improve the lives of the innocent and helpless--animals and people. He can give up all of his wealth and live simply and do good works. This is of course going to have to happen after the SOB serves his (I hope very long) prison term.

Posted by: Kelley | August 27, 2007 07:07 PM

This is a joke.. What did he say.. That dog fighting is immature????? COme on PETA.. Immature.. I was immature once and never tortured and killed any animals.. Vick cares only for himself and that was evisdent in his so called apology.. He was not immature.. He was vile..disgusting and evil and that is what he should have said.. He should have told the kids that dog fighting was evil.. that torturing another being is evil.. He should have said.. What I did was disgusting and evil.. Immature.. This whole thing is a joke now..

Posted by: Kerry H | August 27, 2007 07:16 PM

Michael Vick will return to doing the things he did before. Whether it is breaking the law or not. Let him off easy and he is only going to "flick" his fingers at you in jest that he can't be touched. This man deserves a longer jail term that 5 years, but, I am afraid the judge is going to be lenient since this is his first offense. Anyone that can kill dogs in this manner is capable of doing much more to humans.

Posted by: Marge | August 27, 2007 07:18 PM

I personally agree that michel vick is fully responsible for what hes done. However you cant brand vick as some type moral heritic because of dog fighting. He deserves a chance to prove hes regretfulness. Frankly anything more than two years would be unfair and completly polarised. The surviving dogs should be put down due to their violent nature of their past witch is sadly irreversivle...

Posted by: i eat meat | August 27, 2007 07:23 PM

micheal Ball can suck it hard. micheal vick is just sorry he got caught. the "i found jesus" bit was redonkulous! Where the hell was jesus when you were killing inocent dogs?

Posted by: pookie | August 27, 2007 07:31 PM

IT IS REALLY SAD THAT SO MANY CAN HATE A MAN AND WISH HIM DEAD. YOU ARE WORST THAN MICHAEL VICK WILL EVERY BE. HOW MANY OF YOU WERE INSTRUCTED BY YOUR ATTORNEY TO MAKE A PLEA AND THEN CHANGE WHEN IT. UNTIL YOU WALK IN ANOTHER MAN'S SHOE YOU SHOULD JUST SHUT UP! I PRAY THAT WHEN SOMEONE SHOW YOU MERCY YOU WILL THEN SHOW MERCY. THIS IS SOMEONE'S BLOOD CHILD, UNLIKE YOUR PET.

Posted by: BJT | August 27, 2007 07:38 PM

Amber..why do you and all these other Vick lovers come here?? Why do you insist on bringing up these HUMAN issues?? If the lady who walked out of the hospital after killing her husband bothers you.. THEN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! Don't wine to us.. Here the people care about animals that are being abused by vile creatures like Vick..If the law is lopsided.. THEN GET INVOLVED and demand they change .. Thats what PETA does..Thats what activists do.. We have chosen animals because the world is full of creatures like Vick.. Humans can protect themselves.. animals can not protect themselves against HUMANS.. So for you Amber and all you others who feel your need to remind us about how unfair the laws are.. I would like to remind you how unfair this creature Vick was to those dogs.. I can only imagine the PAIN and FEAR they felt as they were swinging from the tree with a rope around their necks..If the laws concerning humans bothers you so much AMBER then do something about it.. BTW.. Killing and torturing dogs is not immature..it is evil...Vick told the youth of the world that killing dogs was immature..He should have told them that it was evil and disgusting..just like him

Posted by: Kerry H | August 27, 2007 07:39 PM

You PETA members are extremely ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I am in no way behind Mike Vick in the dog fighting ring situation. But my thing is, you always boycott people who wear fur and who fight dogs and things like that, but you fail to boycott these "no kill" pet adoption agencies and the Humane Society. We NORMAL people know that a animal is given a certain amount of time at these places before they are euthanized. Why aren't you protesting them? Then again I don't see you people trying to save ALL the precious animals that don't have homes. And besides all of this believe me, if we didn't have all this man made material to make clothing with, you guys would be the first in line to buy a fur coat when the temperature dropped!!!!!

Posted by: Millicent | August 27, 2007 07:39 PM

maya
and what forgiving words did you have to say lately??? vick has to satisfy you before you believe him??? get off your better than thou thrown!!!!

kim
and how many of the dogs did you adopt???

jack williams
you're all mouth!!!

and to the rest of you criticizing peta for being biased and judgemental, read your own comments and see how biased and judgemental they are!!!! HYPOCRITS!!!!

good thing there are smart people who tell the truth on here, tell it like it is, saying vick is sorry 'cuz he got caught, so on!!!!

what is wrong with this picture??? an agreement proposed psycho vick will donate to the hsus. the hsus ceo gets paid a big six figure salary. he has a big staff that gets paid big money too!!!
while peta is offering a $5000 reward every time for the arrest and conviction of dog fighting rings!!!!

Posted by: observer | August 27, 2007 07:40 PM

If Vick "FOUND GOD", let see him quit football and live as God did, on charity and with goodwill.

Posted by: bonnie williamson | August 27, 2007 08:04 PM

Vick is a dick without the stick and I hope he gets PRICKED in jail. =)

Posted by: ME | August 27, 2007 08:11 PM

he's so full of crap. it's so funny how he's acting like he had an epiphany about dog fighting and how it's horrible. he doesn't care. they should do to him what he did to those poor dogs.

Posted by: jen kooner | August 27, 2007 08:12 PM

Dogfighting is horrible. What about steer tripping, calf roping, Bull riding, circuses, fishing, animal testing, hunting, debeaking chickens, Dogs on chains, traps, Caged animal hunting? They are all perfectly legal here in the good Ol' USA. I know Peta gets millions of dollars in donations so why have I never seen Peta around Texas rodeos or livestock auctions or slaughterhouses or anywhere else on this earth?

Posted by: trey glasco | August 27, 2007 08:16 PM

I wish Vick could have done to him what he did to those poor helpless dogs!!! I am in such a rage about this! I have 3 rescue dogs that were abused, and look at them and tell them how lucky they are to be with me. The State of VA should also press animal cruety charges!!!!

Posted by: Melanie | August 27, 2007 08:19 PM

Actions speak louder than words. And if he goes unpunished and is allowed back in the NFL, children will see that as long as you have fame and money, you don't have to really pay for your actions. As far him "finding Jesus"...I'm pretty sure every criminal who wanted to get a lesser sentence has said the exact same thing. He's full of shit, and I don't pity him at all.

Posted by: Wendy | August 27, 2007 08:20 PM

dumbasses

Posted by: Anonymous | August 27, 2007 08:23 PM

Is there voice of reason? Vick apologized and theres nothing he can do to change the past. If he apologized because of getting caught, you don’t know. He was wrong for his actions but because of the nation we live in unlike with a human, you cannot be punished for life for killing animals (hunters do it all the time). He made stupid decisions and so has every human in the world including PETA, NAACP, Bush Administration, etc. Let Vick pay his debt to society and be mature enough to forgive the human being. He is not God he has faults - the only difference between him and other is that he was caught, but plenty of people do unlawful things. (Jim) Don't condemn another man for other peoples actions - it just takes away all credibility from your opinion - separate emotion from common sense and it will go a long way.

Posted by: MS | August 27, 2007 08:26 PM

Was something missing from Michael Vick's statement today? I did not hear him say how sorry he is for causing pain and suffering to not only the dogs that were used for fighting but for the dogs he electrocuted, hanged, and body slammed!

Posted by: Kathy | August 27, 2007 08:37 PM

Boycott the NFL until Vick is banned for life or turns all of his cash over to aspca

Posted by: russell leach | August 27, 2007 08:41 PM

If you have been talking to Vicks people for weeks why dont you ask him to privately fund somewhere for the dogs that were taken from his property so that they can live out the rest of their lives in peace and not be put to sleep. That I think would be a step in the right direction

Posted by: RB | August 27, 2007 08:45 PM

He said he made a mistake. I dont call that a mistake. Running a red light, drinking and driving, those are mistakes. Torturing a helpless animal on miltiple occasions is not a mistake. Its an act of a cold heatred piece of garbage. Its not a black-white thing. Cmon now! A dog dosent care what color you ar eif your are abusing and killing them. I hope the judge sees this and throws the book at Vick.

In fact, i hope Michael dosent get any jail time. I hope his punishment be that he has to get in the ring with one of those pitbulls and they tear him to shreds.

Posted by: james | August 27, 2007 08:45 PM

We also should look at this as a whole. It is a sick and disgusting act that is seen as cool in many social groups. Jay Z & DMX and many other so called "men" are also part of this "social ghetto" fare. Focus should be on all. They all are wrong. Most people who hurt our animals have sadistic natures however we continue watching them and listening to their music. Who is really wrong?

Posted by: Tara | August 27, 2007 08:50 PM

Kydra, as a born again Christian, maybe your time would be better spent STOPPING INJUSTICE AND SUFFERING instead of catering to criminals.

Posted by: kelly | August 27, 2007 09:00 PM

Through his attorney's help Vick has managed to try and save face but a remorseful man would show a bit more emotion, even if he is a pro football player. His apology was orchestrated and in my opinion he does not seem sincere in thinking what he did was wrong. I'm just appalled.

Posted by: elizabeth | August 27, 2007 09:03 PM

Through his attorney's help Vick has managed to try and save face but a remorseful man would show a bit more emotion, even if he is a pro football player. His apology was orchestrated and in my opinion he does not seem sincere in thinking what he did was wrong. I'm just appalled.

Posted by: elizabeth | August 27, 2007 09:04 PM

Amber Johnson, what part of "animal rights group" don't you understand?

An animal rights group's business is to FOCUS ON ANIMAL RIGHTS.

If they got involved in other stuff, they would not be fulfilling their mission.

It is not up to animal rights groups to get involved in issues like yours- there are other groups that specialize in those issues.

But apparently you have very little compassion and are only able to focus on your own interests.

Someone who hurts animals would also hurt children.
Expand your horizons a little.

Posted by: kelly | August 27, 2007 09:04 PM

Most PETA goals are ridiculous. It's funny how you claim that all species are equal yet you always seem to place the animal life above the human life. I like animals but damn. The man fought dogs, not murdered 8 people. This is a much larger issuer than it should be. AND most of his time is not coming from the actual dog fighting, it's from the gambling and conspiracy charges. And why do you all keep whining about his money, "his millions shoud be...'" or "his vast wealth should be...," that's the only reason why it's such a big deal (and cause he's black). If he was poor, no one would care because you couldn't benefit by pressuring him into donating money. Just leave the man alone. His donations to his community are worth way more than a couple of dogs. (See what I did there? I placed human well being over dog well being.)

Posted by: Mon | August 27, 2007 09:05 PM

Kim, you write about Best Friends.

Best Friends is the biggest hypocrite on the planet, because after Katrina they DUMPED aggressive pit bulls with hoarders etc because they didn't want to handle aggressive dogs at their sanctuary.

Best Friends is full of garbage! Highly aggressive dogs should not get placed. It is evil to do so.

Best Friends is just slamming other groups to get your donation.

Meanwhile they don't do a thing about stopping dog fighting.

Posted by: kelly | August 27, 2007 09:08 PM

You PETA people need to know that no one is perfect. Yes Mike Vick did do dogfighting and I don't think dogfighting is good. It is a horrible thing. But why are PETA protesters at the Falcons Training Camp, when Vick is all the way in Virginia. The reason at being at the training camp is so PETA can be on national television just a little bit more. Being in Virginia is not enough, lets get a little bit more national tv appearances by being in Atlanta. Vick isn't there, those players don't want to be distracted by PETA. They're getting ready for the season. I would have a little more respect if PETA just didn't show up to the training camp. But now, I have almost lost all respect. By the way, WWJD? Jesus wouldn't want Mike Vick to die. Jesus would forgive Vick of what he did. No sins are unforgivable, remember that people. I do not support dogfighting, but I do support Vick and hope the best for him. I still feel bad for all the dogs that had to die in Vick's hands, it really does make me sad. Remeber people, no sins are unforgivable. Good luck PETA to your fight for animal rights.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 27, 2007 09:09 PM

I say Vick does have a way out.

Donate half his salary for the rest of his NFL career (if he has one) to PETA or dogfighting prevention.

His speech today was good.

It wasn't great, I didn't buy it, but it was good, and at least did not feel reheased.

But put your money where your mouth is and people will begin to forgive, or at least accept him back.

Posted by: Brian Linebaugh | August 27, 2007 09:18 PM

www.arf.net

Tony LaRussa is an athlete-hero. If only Vick and those like him would learn from real heroes.

Posted by: Louise | August 27, 2007 09:19 PM

I AM FURIOUS OF THE FALCONS' DECISION NOT TO FIRE VICK!!! I am not in control of the afterlife and I believe everyone is forgiven in the end, however, we are dealing with the here and now and I find it very convenient how often people "find" God after they have gotten in trouble. As if God was lost and the devil made them do what they did and God showed up once they got caught. Micheal Vick had this business for 5 years!! That is not called a mistake!

A year or two in jail and some insignificant fine is not acceptable. Why do you think the NFL has the personal conduct clause? Because their players do represent the league and they are expected to be held to a higher standard (unfortunately, most of the time, they get away with much more than the rest of America). Anything that Michael Vick says right now doesn't hold much water with me. I am amazed at just how fast (from what I see here on many of the comments) people are to forgive someone on the basis of just words. This man wouldn't have apologized for anything if he hadn't have gotten caught and somewhere they would be either having or preparing for a dog-fighting match right now.

I would like to address Michael Ball regarding his comment. I don't quite understand why you would compare one crime to another. Although I don't know the case that you are referring to, if it happened the way you say it did, then an injustice was done. However, that doesn't, in anyway, make this any less important. Are you saying that we shouldn't stand up for animal rights until all human rights are taken care of completely? Bloodsports, especially with ANY ANIMAL shouldn't exist, PERIOD. Are you saying that 30-80 dogs are of less worth? That may be where you and I differ. I believe all life has the right to live without being subjected to cruelty and torture. The way in which that husband was murdered (all be it murder and unacceptable) it was not nearly as hideous as the 5 YEARS of despicable treatment these animals had to endured. I am grateful that Vick got caught so some light can be shown on a horrible illegal business that has flown under the radar for far too long.

AND NOW I PLEAD WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU TO DO WHAT YOU CAN TO LET THE NFL AND THE FALCONS KNOW HOW DAMAGING AND EXPENSIVE IT WILL BE IF THEY DON'T LET VICK GO. I happen to be a huge fan of football (Go Dolphins), but the day that Vick comes back to the NFL is the day I stop watching football permanently. Mistake or not, a character of his sort does not belong in football and if they value greed and money over another living being, they are saying they don't really care about it either and I will have nothing to do them. I encourage everyone to write to every team in the league and ask them to stand up against this situation. If you don’t stand up for something, you’ll fall for anything!

Posted by: Darlene | August 27, 2007 09:22 PM

1) 'finding Jesus' will look good to the judge, for sentencing
2) he said that he has a lot to think about 'for a year or so'. So....as much as he tries to hide his arrogance, he is assuming he is getting 1 year!

Posted by: lori | August 27, 2007 09:22 PM

JACK and everyone

Do you believe that apology was sincere?? Please! Jesus and God! seemed like he was forced to say those things. Oh he was, by PETA!

Posted by: A | August 27, 2007 09:22 PM

I think his whole god experience is a load of bull. He's been doing this for years now and now all of the sudden he found Jesus. It's ridiculous things people do.I hope Vick rots in hell. Along with the basterd who threw an abused dog in my front yard today also.

Posted by: Nick | August 27, 2007 09:23 PM

May God have mercy on your soul. If there is one inside of you. God bless those dogs.

Posted by: Shanna | August 27, 2007 09:33 PM

At least this man is trying. whether he is doing it for public reasons or not. Atleast children who look up to him know that dogfighting is bad coming from thier heroes mouth.

Posted by: Cheyenne | August 27, 2007 09:38 PM

I think everyone on this website needs a reality check. I do not agree with dog fighting by any means, but to take away the livelihood of a man that made a big mistake is wrong. He needs to pay the price through community service and helping fund dog shelters not being fired and having all of his endorsements taken away. Michael is more valuable to your organization WITH money then broke in jail. All you all saw was the opportunity to ride one persons mistake into the sunset and finally have a voice. If you want to attack someone, attack Jonathan Babineaux from the Falcons. He killed his girlfriend’s dog with his bare hands and he has yet to see a courtroom. Why didn’t PETA picket then? Where were you when that happened? Or was he not a big enough fish for you to catch (no pun intended)? Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie spent less time in jail for putting HUMAN lives in jeopardy and committing felonies and DUI’s. So is PETA saying that a dog’s life is more precious than a humans? Maybe if she hit a dog you all would care about it.

Posted by: Renee | August 27, 2007 09:43 PM

peta people are nuts! you can't even begin to compare the life a dog to a human being, but you nut bags have found a way. congrats

Posted by: chris | August 27, 2007 09:44 PM

PETA I am ashamed at your stance on this issue. It is especially surprising with your other very aggressive campaigns like your "Holacaust" adds that you have takin such a small stance. Your commentary above almost takes him off the hook. Hes got jesus and he's sorry- like Paris. Grow a sack and make a stand to raise awareness for the dogs sake. They are being made the problem rather than humans- thats not ethical treatment. Federal crimes should be a big deal and they deserve attention. The NFL cares about money and could give a crap less about your contract stipulation-you see where we are now. Find your back bone PETA.

Posted by: jon handley | August 27, 2007 09:53 PM

Some of you just don't get it regarding the Falcons. They aren't keeping him on the team to do him any favors. They are trying to get their money back!

If they cut him now, Vick gets to keep his signing bonus. If they follow the rules of the contract and wait, they can attempt to recover $22 million, because Vick is in violation of his contract due to his suspension. Once they cut him from the team, the Falcons have no recourse. They can't even mention cutting him without taking a risk. They have to wait and work through the league and possibly through the courts. It's called due process.

Unless you want Michael Vick to keep that $22 million, support the Falcons in their efforts to recover the bonus money.

Posted by: Alge Crumpler | August 27, 2007 09:54 PM

That speech was so FAKE, I agree with everyone who said "he never mentioned the poor defenseless dogs that he tortured & murdered." I only hope he gets the maximum sentence and never plays football again.

Posted by: carole | August 27, 2007 09:54 PM

I was outraged by Vicks' apology. He blamed his actions on immaturity. Is he kidding? I would have been more open to the possibility of his sincerity if he had said he realized that he had a mental deficit and was going to seek psychiatric help for his problem. I also loved how he has found God. He didn't find God when he was electrocuting, hanging, or drowning his dogs. He takes full responsibility for his actions? That's a good thing seeing how he's been caught and forcibly being held accountable for his actions.

Posted by: stacey | August 27, 2007 10:04 PM

Hey, I do think that Vick was not right with what he did, but come on guys everyone makes dumb mistakes. Just like everyone forgave Imus for the slurs he made, and Mel Gibson for the things he said those things hurt a lot of people including myself. But come on, this was unfortunate. But what I find interesting is how no one says anything about game hunters who use animals as trophies. If we are going to persecute and get on one, then we need to persecute all. Be fair.

Posted by: Chanell | August 27, 2007 10:07 PM

Do any of you Vick supporters/PETA haters ever actually fully read the comments here???? How many f-ing times are we going to have to say it: This.Is.An.Animal.Rights.Organization!

While I am sure that many PETA supporters are also pro-human, this organization and its website material is devoted to protecting ANIMALS.

Go find a website for victim's rights or for the war in Iraq, but leave the animal lovers alone!

And for all of you who believe that Vick is really sorry for hurting these dogs, you are the ones who need to get a clue and a life! It is really a shame that he is now using the "I found Jesus" comment, because it is insulting to people who truly are religious and are not just saying it to look good. As others have said before on this blog, Vick is only sorry that he got caught. He did not make a "mistake" - how can he explain his vicious actions that continued for over 5 years? And if you really want to stretch things and say that he finally "saw the light", well he would have done so when he was being investigated. At first it was "I was never there", "I didn't know what was happening on my property", then after the indictment, it was "I am innocent". And ONLY when his pals started telling tales did he actually acknowledge a SMALL portion of what he did to those poor dogs. He is still trying to protect his career by denying the gambling charges, because if he ever admitted to gambling, there would be no "indefinite" suspension but an immediate, permanent termination. He has lied over and over and over and over, and now he expects people to believe he was not gambling? If you believe that then you are naive or just stupid.

Posted by: Michele | August 27, 2007 10:19 PM

I don't much care if Vick did or did not find God. I haven't been tracking this closely but I don't for a minute think he is sincere and i am not up to forgiving him EVER nor the NFL either if he ever sets foot on the turf again. Vick is a monster. What I'd like to see is PETA posting a response in the NY Times to the ad PETAKillsAnimals that ran in the paper today. I've even thought of doing it myself but can't afford it and don't have acces to the stats. Help us PETA!

Posted by: Carla Wykoff | August 27, 2007 10:20 PM

I think Vick's punishment should be dunked in and out of a tank of water that's full of Sharks you know great whites or some other man eating type animal. This would not only redeem what he did, but perhaps give him some sense of what those poor inocent dogs feared most - dying.
He should not only be banned from ever playing football in the NFL, but sent to the gallows if the shark tanks are not used.
Roger Goodel made a commitment when he took over the NFL and that was to clean it up - well sir you can take a broom and sart yhe sweep with VICK. He lied to you, he lied to the Falcon owner and he lied when he said he would prove his inocents. Gambling or sponsoring this action is still beting and that I know is against NFL Players Policy, which each player must sign and abide to, if not they are banned for life.
Vick has given yet not just a black eye, but at least two black ones and more. He has demoralized a sport that people claim are filled of violents - he has shown those tooth sayers right. Give him the boot out of the NFL and lets move forward. Give Vick the term in jail that fits the crime. In fact he should serve 5 years for each dog that he runnied and for each dog that has to be put down. To say that other things in life fight, like pro boxers is comparing apples and oranges, a human has a choice - dogs do not, they want to please their owner and every way they can.
I hope the dogs that where rescued from Vicks compound are allowed in some way to receive a reprive, it's not fair to them for them to die when this isn't or wasn't their choice.
Please let me and my family know how we can help in saving these dogs that were treated with distain and had gone thru such a terrible life. The dogs don't know right from wrong, they rely on us so called humans for that training. And yes I love dogs I have 5 of them and they are a part of my family and a part of our lives, I wouldn't trade them for all the money Vick had and lost.
Please save these animals and give them a better fait.

Posted by: Philip Johnson | August 27, 2007 10:20 PM

BOYS AND GIRLS, LAY DOWN YOUR HEADS HURT... BOTTOM LINE VICK MADE A BIG MISTAKE IF PETA IS ON THE BALL THEY SHOULD RUN WITH THIS SITUATION..MICHAEL VICK CAN BE AN ASSET.

Posted by: harry | August 27, 2007 10:24 PM

BOYS AND GIRLS, LAY DOWN YOUR HEADS HURT... BOTTOM LINE VICK MADE A BIG MISTAKE IF PETA IS ON THE BALL THEY SHOULD RUN WITH THIS SITUATION..MICHAEL VICK CAN BE AN ASSET.

Posted by: harry | August 27, 2007 10:25 PM

Thanks for the sensible comments, Amber! Zealots have really gone overboard with the punish Vick sentiments. Criminals have less public backlash for killing people than Vick is getting for making bad decisions about animals. How about focusing some of this intense zeal on homelessness, poverty, starvation of people or even ending the war?

Posted by: TMarie | August 27, 2007 10:32 PM

all yall do is jump on a they man said he was sorry let him be. i bet it dont stop yall from sitting on your leather couches with a talk glass of milk whatching player run around in leather shoes and thorwing around a pingskin, baseball, or basketball or kicking a soccer ball. why dont yall never boycott any of those spots

Posted by: Joe doe | August 27, 2007 10:34 PM

Kydra Edwards and those that think Vicks apology is good enough, snap out of it. You don't get it. Vick is apologizing for his actions because he got caught and is playing everyone to help his current campaign to minimize his sentence only because the evidence against him is overwhelming. If he was not caught he would still be torturing innocent animals for his own sick selfish entertainment. All of a sudden Jesus comes into the picture when he finds it is convenient to paint himself as a God fearing individual. The pre-sentencing spin is just beginning, only a fool would buy into this obvious "damage control" PR initiative.

Posted by: Mike | August 27, 2007 10:41 PM

How big of Vick to say how terrible dogfighting is now, after he gets caught! What a bunch of crap - I do not believe a word that comes out of that shithead. (****head if we can't swear!)

My sentiments exactly. He's only parroting what his lawyers told him to say in order to save his carrer. If Hitler apologized for all the damage he did would all be forgiven. If Vick ever plays in the NFL again I will never attend another game or buy a product that advertises with their league.

Posted by: Jay | August 27, 2007 10:43 PM

We all make mistakes, he says. Hey Vick don't include me in your ALL. I make mistakes, but never twice let alone 8 times.

I agree with all - it is crocodile tears. What disgusts me though is all those dumb people out there supporting him - don't they sound like poorly-educated trash and why is it not one of them can form a proper sentence to offer a retort? Just name calling and attacking remarks. Whatever - I guess there will always be sheep who will follow their leader off the cliff.

Let 'em fall - the world is better without them. We should just have a new form of segregation - no, not the race one - an IQ one.

Attention SHEEP - now boarding on Cliff 23. Now boarding on Cliff 23.

Posted by: David Risley | August 27, 2007 10:44 PM

And, so what if I find an animal's life to be more important than some humans? That's MY prerogative. Vick has spent countless hours consulting with his 5, count 'em... 5 attorneys about how to plead, what to say, how to look,etc. I wasn't born in the pasture yesterday to know that, as usual, here's another celeb who's hoping that his dream team will soften the blow of what he's done. Oh, and the Jesus reference? Yeah, okay... "through this situation, I found Jesus". Oh, really, Vick.. where'd ya find him? In the backyard where you buried the dogs you murdered? Get reading that Holy Bible, pal.. maybe you can decorate your cell with your favorite scriptures.

Posted by: Chari | August 27, 2007 11:02 PM

GET A LIFE, LOSERS!!!! I WILL BE GLAD WHEN A DOG BITES ONE OF YOU. I'M SURE YOU WOULDN'T FEEL THE SAME WAY!! YOU PEOPLE ARE TRULY SAD!!

Posted by: VICK FAN!!! | August 27, 2007 11:12 PM

I agree that Vick is not sorry for what he did to those dogs. He is only sorry for what he lost. His speech did not even sound sincere, I'm sure it was just a canned speech probably written by someone else who was coaching him on what to say. I also don't believe he has found religion. Everybody seems to find religion temporarily when they are faced with jail time. I hope he gets the maximum sentence and is never allowed to play professional sports again.
Also, what does the minister's wife who killed her husband have to do with PETA? (mentioned in a previous post) It is an animal rights organization, it's not even related.

Posted by: Suzanne | August 27, 2007 11:23 PM

I have to go by what Joe Horn, Micheal Vick's teammate said. Joe Horn supports Vick 100% as a friend. Horn admits that Vick did a very terrible thing and does not approve of his actions. But he states that Vick is still his friend and will support him, even through this horrific situation. Horn is a respected NFL player like Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison. This is what a true friend does. If he was my teammate, and friend, I would never turn against him, but set him straight and help him to change into the role model he was supposed to be.

Posted by: Craig | August 27, 2007 11:26 PM

Vick is sorry he got caught. Didn't Paris Hilton find God right before she was sentenced to jail? Isn't she back to normal? Vick never mentioned how he felt about the dogs or what he plans to do for animals in the future. His speech was sloppy, and made him sound ignorant. Yesterday, he was completely innocent, today he has found God. Tommorow, all of the victims will rise again....right.

Posted by: Amanda | August 27, 2007 11:33 PM

How would you guys feel if it were your son or daughter? We you be wishing that he or she burn in hell? No, you would not. Leave the man alone. It is now between him and God. He made a mistake. Grow up and leave him alone.

Posted by: KE | August 27, 2007 11:40 PM

Vick isn't sorry about what he did, he is sorry he got caught. Many criminals "find jesus" right before they are sentenced. The judge will see through Vick's BS. What we citizens need to do is urge the local prosecutor for the Commonwealth of Virginia to bring State charges against Vick. Vick faces a long State prison sentence if he is convicted of the numerous counts of animal cruelty he was involved in. People like Michael Vick are brutal, violent people and a danger to animals and humans. Vick needs to be imprisoned for a very long time. He needs to be removed from civilized society. Local prosecutors across this country need to send a strong message to the public - if you engage in animal fighting, you go to prison for a long time.

Posted by: K. James | August 27, 2007 11:47 PM

so what. Michael Vick was involved in dog fighting/killing dogs. he didn't kill a human like ray lewis of the Ravens did. he'll see 6 months max and be making millions after that.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 27, 2007 11:55 PM

Right now we need p.e.t.a. to be a solid non radical organization the first comment on your list ("If Vicks found God '' God '' help us all and the animals") refers to Vick as "Vicks" and infers that he will team up with god and hurt animals of course what he did was wrong but we loose credibility when we give voice to idiots

Posted by: Darin | August 27, 2007 11:55 PM

Dogfighting is a sport. It's should be legalized. Who cares if Michael Vick did it.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 28, 2007 12:06 AM

He seemed legit when he apologized. You have to realize that he does not believe the same way most of us do. He went out there without a paper to read from, and apologized and accepted full responsibility. I think he might have realized how dumb he was being. Sometimes it takes others to see you do something for you to change.

Posted by: Christopher Doerfler | August 28, 2007 12:21 AM

As a owner of a wonderful pitbull, I'm sick to my stomach. My dog is my life, my baby. It's horrible that people like Vick think that an apology can fix or justify what he has done. It brings tears to my eyes to hear what this MONSTER has done. Killing dogs and/or fighting them is MURDER!!

Posted by: Jill | August 28, 2007 12:24 AM

Jim, you racist prick! I bet you wouldn't have the balls to go into any black neighborhood and make those comments. This had nothing to do with OJ or Kobe. MV got caught and should be punished but, he can't be accosted forever for what he did. We've all made mistakes and at some point every man and woman has a right to a second chance. Oh, and all of you who say hunting and fishing should be illegal, I hope you realize that the human race would have never survived without these skills.

Posted by: Matthew | August 28, 2007 12:31 AM

This has been the only time recently that I can think of when our country's obssesion with athletes and celebrity has had any positive impact. Michael Vick is an awful person but because of his actions it's got the whole country talking about animal abuse, something most of america chooses to ignore, if anything I can take solice in the fact that with all this scrunity perhaps more people will educate themselves on the horrors of animal abuse and see that not just the rich and famous abuse animals but that it could be happening in their own neighborhood. My ultimate hope is that America will turn the rage they have for Michael Vick into something that can help improve the welfare and lives of animals all over the country. As a side note, I believe Michael Vick is sorry..... sorry that he got caught.

Posted by: Amie | August 28, 2007 12:53 AM

well i have to say that it is wrong of michael vick to have dog fights and killing animals just for the fun of it and it is really sad that he'd do such a thing but we cant do anything about the animals now but i say he deservse to be sent to jail for 1-2 years instead of 2-5 year i think thats alittle bit harsh but he does deserve jail time

Posted by: m3talmonk3y | August 28, 2007 01:07 AM

His apologies really don't mean much to me. He only now apologizes because he got caught. He has serious psychological issues as do all people who torture and abuse animals. That is how serial killers start out by torturing and abusing animals. He needs mental help.

Posted by: AnitaD | August 28, 2007 01:12 AM

Mr. Vick needs more than PR. Empty apologies won't do. I just don't buy it on it's face value. It seems that every time one of these "stars" gets caught they find God. If that is true, wonderful. However, actions speak louder than words. As a major football fan I never, ever want to see him in an NFL uniform again. And Mr. Vick, when it come to sentencing, don't even think of playing the "race" card with this. This is not a race issue. This guy is a sick person. Black, white yellow, green, I don't care. If you have a heart and a soul you simply don't do this to anyone or any animal, PERIOD.

Posted by: Donny | August 28, 2007 01:14 AM

Big deal, it is not like it is gonna change anything in thw world, dog fighting will still happen. Jebus, why do people spend all there time foucsed on one big football star, when people worse than him breed "death dogs" to fight in basements. And lets get this starit too, fighting dogs is bad ya, but what realy happnes at these things is drug trades, prostitution, and from time to time, the tradding of images of sexual child abuse. Dog fighting rings is only a small peek of what realy happens at these rings.

Posted by: Don | August 28, 2007 01:37 AM

It's amazing to see that some of you guys refuse to accept Vick's apology. He didn't read off a pre-written letter or anything, it was from the heart. People get murdered and are missing each day, and nobody cares. A few dogs die and you guys cause an uproar. We kill millions of chickens/cows/pigs/etc, to have food on our table. Nobody causes an uproar for those hogs. I have personally seen pitbulls maul little childen. I have heard of pitbulls killing people and again nobody says a word about that. Dogs are not equal to humans, yet you people are reacting more to dogs dying than humans. I don't condone animal cruelty at all, I'm just saying that priorities need to be set in regards to things like this. People continue to die in Iraq and yet we are ready to hang Vick for dogfighting...GTFOHWTS.

Posted by: S. Smith | August 28, 2007 02:06 AM

Please don't judge too quickly.

If Vick is sincere, I am definitely glad that he has found Jesus Christ as his personal savior and wanted to be changed by God.

He admitted that he had sin and wanted to start over. Why not give him a chance?

I think, if I were him, and I sincerely admit I've sin, I do want to be forgiven and start over.

Nobody is perfect, just ask yourself, if you did something wrong, you do want to be forgiven, don't you?

Posted by: Jen | August 28, 2007 03:03 AM

damn what the hell are you thinking? thier are stavring kids on this earth. and peta is more worried about some f@@king dogs. or what the stars are doing to boycot kfc or petco. to me it sounds like you are picking animals over humans. i for one will gladly kill animal to feed my family. sounds like peta is got thier heads in thier asses.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 28, 2007 03:10 AM

"This is a Bias Website you only post blogs that favors P.E.T.A." Thats because this site is WWW.PETA.COM. Thats like saying Nike.com is bias twards Nike

Jack Williams- What is the difference between the hunting and fishing ESPN shows and the dogfighting ring mike vick lead? Hunting and fishing are (unfortuanatly) legal, dogfighting is outlawed in every state. Also where have you been? Of course PETA has spoken out about hunting and fishing and tried to get it off of the tv. And if you belive murder is murder, maybe you should go vegan.
Next point in your pathetic argument: "focus your energies on the bigger picture" vick is an American icon what better way to educate people about the horrors of dogfighting than when the face of the NFL is involved in a dogfighting scandle. "Roy Jones, DMX and other stars have been fighting animals for years" vick was indited following a 7 year FBI investigation involving drugs, organized crime, gang-related activity, gambiling and dogfighting; this did just happen. Not to metion PETA is always speaking out about dogfighting no matter who does it.
Finally, what does "GET Real and Get Legit" even mean? PETA is "legit" There are over 1.2 million members world wide
I didn't think people could support and condone the painful deaths of creatures we labeled man's best friend, but hey im just a kid

Posted by: Max | August 28, 2007 03:11 AM

Hey Mike, how insincere can you be?? He found Jesus, are you kidding me??!! How bad are his lawyers, that's the best they can come up with?? He needs better lawyers. How do we punish him, send him back to school?? Make him earn a real college degree before he can play football again?? He'll only get stronger and bigger in prison working out.It makes me sad he is famous.

Posted by: bohrer | August 28, 2007 03:13 AM

That motherfucker can go to hell with gasoline drawers on. I wish i could find him. I would shove sticks up his ass like he did those dogs and maybe he could then REALLY find Jesus. What a fake. I think anyone that comes here and reads these post need to spread the word to ban his ass anywhere he goes. One more thing, why does the NAACP always step in and turn every case into a race card issue. They need to codemn his actions as well, otherwise i would say they are just as guilty as Vick.

Posted by: VICKH8TR | August 28, 2007 03:17 AM

WOWWWW!!! All of you need to either calm down or get a life!! I mean really is this what our world is coming to. Where the only thing that is so important on the new is how a NFL player has been caught dog fighting!! The man apologized and asked for forgivness!! First of all they are only dogs!! Keyword dogs freaking ANIMALS!! Not people I mean geesh!! You all should stop being so sensitive and realize that animals are not people and yes it's bad that he got caught only because it's illegal. I mean really if dogs were so important and special why do we have the word "bitch" when we try and degrade someone why do all of you women refer to men as dogs!! I'll tell you why because they are DOGS not that extremely important of a species!!! So stop being "pussies" haha wow another degrading term that is referenced to an animal!!!

Posted by: Lonz | August 28, 2007 05:21 AM

Come on Peta....stand up and ask more from this monster...Ask that Vick apologizes to these Dogs, ask that for the ones who are euthanized that he pay up and build a memorial and put names on tomb stones with the faces of these dogs he so brutally has abused...These dogs matter to the public, they are the heros in all of this as many sacrificed their lives to bring this horror story to the public...Make them heros Peta....When a pit bull survives a hanging, then is taken down only to be body slammed so that it will die...shows me that these dogs are loyal until death and try to hang on. I bet they hung on as thought they were pleasing the owner, yet actually were being brutally murdered by the hands of the one they were loyal too...Step up Peta....this is not for you, this is not for Peta to see these dogs destroyed. Many good homes will take them. Ask for that Peta.....this is about these dogs. Saving these dogs lives.
The sad part is this...The public has only a little bit of the story, if we saw tapes of what these dogs have been through I think the world would become "Grand Champions" It is sickening what we do know, and Vicks has been fighting dogs his whole life. I bet he killed more than 6 to 8 dogs. Thats just a nice number. He needs to do community service time after he is out to rehabilitate himself and clean kennels, learn respect for dogs and take that fighting money and open up a very large no-kill shelter. He also needs to wear a braclet so that the law enforcement knows where he is at all times. He then needs to tell the world the rest of the story.
Some of these dogs can be saved and go to good homes, many people want to see that. Peta we want you to ask for this. Forget about that butthead, we want these dogs granted a good life.

Posted by: Lisa | August 28, 2007 05:43 AM

vick is scum. he is running scared now, knowing that he did mess his life up. but, boo hoo for him, NOT!! i don't feel sorry for him. he fronted and made money by murdering innocent animals. i, personally, hope that his life is ruined and he ends up as a janitor at mcdonald's, another organization that makes money from the suffering of innocent animals. they deserve each other.

Posted by: kathy | August 28, 2007 06:58 AM

Give vick a break, lets all hope to see him back on the field in 2009 blowing past defenders and getting Atlanta and Bobby Pitrino a ring.

Posted by: danzing | August 28, 2007 07:32 AM

amber johnson
what part of peta don't you understand that the A stands for animals????
why is it so hard for you to understand that peta is not the judicial system?

while your in deep deep deep thought about that, you and jack williams can read the comments from alphonse sherkness!!!! caution. you might learn how normal people think!!!!

Posted by: observer | August 28, 2007 07:43 AM

It wasn't not perfect, but it's a start -- I was actually oddly moved by his speech. I think Vick did show some remorse, and I was really happy that he did not try to pull a, "I'm going to clear my name" kind of routine. He owned it, and apologized. It won't save the dogs, it won't stop ESPN from profiting off of all of this, it won't do much of all -- still, it was a start. And a much better start than the one I'd anticipated.

Posted by: Mike | August 28, 2007 07:57 AM

Michael Vick found Jesus?
Good. Maybe he can find Osama Bin Laden.

Posted by: marty jones | August 28, 2007 08:31 AM

(PETA) Why is it that you guys look for a particular person to lash on to say he or she is cruel to animals.(dogs in this case)What about the rodeo,the why they handle bull riding,you do know what they do to them.What about horse racing,do they not beat the horses with whips to MAKE them run. What about hunting wild animals,you can just go out and kill a deer just to put its head on you're wall to show you're freinds.What he did was cruel but i dont think he deserves to do prison time for it.Prison's are overcrowed as it is.That space is needed for hard core crimanls.Not for a person who's never had a felony before.

Posted by: Arthur | August 28, 2007 09:03 AM

I FORGIVE YOU MIKE, YOU DID NOTHING WRONG. DOGFIGHTING HAS BEEN GOING ON WAY BEFORE YOU GOT CAUGHT. IF YOUR NAME WASN'T MICHAEL VICK AND IF YOU WASN'T A GREAT BLACK FOOTBALL PLAYER, NO ONE WOULD HAVE EVEN CARED. WHILE THESE IGNORANT PETA PEOPLE DOG YOU AND TALK ABOUT YOU, THEY FAIL TO REALIZE THAT DOGFIGHTING IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW, OOOPPS I JUST MISSED THE 8AM STARTING TIME OF OLE DOG FIGHTING YOUNG DOG,, $200 ON OLE DOG. MIKE, HOLD YOUR HEAD UP BECAUSE YOU DID NOTHING WRONG, WE ALL LEARN FOR MISTAKES, AND YOUR MISTAKE WAS GETTING CAUGHT! YOU WILL REDEEM YOURSELF AND DON'T WORRY, I'M WEARING ALL OF THE #7 JERSIES I HAVE "PROUDLY"! GOT MUCH LOVE FOR YA, APOLOGY ACCEPTED.

Posted by: james | August 28, 2007 09:23 AM

This is to Amber Johnson,
I think that you are wrong about Peta they don't care that much for animals since they want these poor dogs destroyed without giving them a chance at a normal life. (GIVE THEM TO FRIENDS FOR LIFE) As far as caring for animals more than people, I don't think that is the case with most people, Its just that when people commit these crimes against animals its not long before they commit them against humans that are weeker then they are. I love animals and I think they should have more rights then the scum in jail for killing kids and taking others rights away. Animals just want to be treated with some sort of kindness. They are great companions and they love you uncoditionally. What Vick did will never be ok even if he were really sorry he will never change. He will always be a murderer in my book. This is for Peta you either want animals to live or die which is it. Stop playing GOD when he wants his creatures he will take them.

Posted by: kim | August 28, 2007 09:26 AM

So if Vic didn't gamble then he fought dogs for pure enjoyment. Tisk tisk tisk.

Posted by: Leslie K Nelson | August 28, 2007 09:56 AM

WTF? You A-Holes are never satisfied,you think you all are judge and jury,you think you are god himself,you have no idea what he did,cus none of us was there,he only said the sh_t because you sorry bastards were f_cking crying like babies,i said it once before and i'll say it again,f_ck pets all of them,you F_ckers are gonna make me start my own site,to fight against everything you stand for,cus in a sense you all are racist.

Posted by: Jeffery Roe | August 28, 2007 10:08 AM

by the way i notice you f_ckers only post comments from sorry A_Holes like yourself,because you don't want other peolple to open their minds to see what sick-o's you low lifes are,i will eat chicken,steak and any other meats out there that i please,or should i ask you low lifes if it;s ok? yeah right, more power to mike vick!!!!

Posted by: Jeffery Roe | August 28, 2007 10:12 AM

I think Michael Vick should serve the 2 to 5 years just like any other criminal. Pit Bull's are beautiful creatures and deserve the right to live a comfortable life just like any other pet. When are we going to quit giving football players and all athletes a free pass to run amuck with all our law. Put his butt behind bars.

Posted by: Mareyn Lewis | August 28, 2007 10:16 AM

I know that Vick said he found Jesus. When was he able to find Jesus and as most people seen to find Jesus when they are in trouble they seem to drop Jesus off at the next corner when things seem to cool down. The only Jesus Vick will be talking to is when he yells "OH JESUS" from the dark corner of the prison. HOPE HE ENJOYS IT AS MUCH AS HE DID DOG FIGHTING.

Posted by: Judy Jenkins | August 28, 2007 10:23 AM

I think Michael Vick needs to be chained up in the dirtiest of conditions, not given any food, water or anything else he needs to survive and toss him into a ring and FORCE HIM TO FIGHT and then if he “PERFORMS” poorly discard him as he did those helpless, VOICELESS, and very much DEFENSELESS dogs. Instead of participating in such cruel acts of violence the Wealthy whom have more money than the normal “middle class” people should do more for the animals, Have fund raisers, make donations and volunteer, take a stand, everyone needs to keep their eyes and ears open to this madness and don’t be afraid to report ANYONE whom is mistreating any animals. Animals need us. We’re their Voice’s.

I think Mike Vick should serve as much time in jail for as long as he was involved in Dog Fighting, which is what 6 years? and thereafter he should volunteer his time to cleaning shelters, taking care of the animals…feedings, walks and whatever needs to be done as well as donate millions to animals shelters all across the country and give personal speeches to young influential youths that need to know abuse on any animal is wrong and there will be consequences to pay. A lot of animal abuse starts with today’s children. Which is sad. How are these kids being brought up?

Posted by: Jo | August 28, 2007 10:39 AM

Yeah, what Vick did was wrong, but when did animals become more important than humans. Did we all forget the Mark Bell incident when he commited drunk driving and a hit-and-run? He is still able to waltz back on the ice after that. I even read where Bell is going to be able to serve his sentence (which is six months) in the summer to avoid conflict with hockey season. What is that all about? He actually placed PEOPLE'S lives in danger and now this lily white boy basically has a chance to return to his life as though nothing ever happened.

Posted by: Georgian | August 28, 2007 10:57 AM

Listen if God did not want dogs to fight each other, Why did he give them teeth? I have seen many dogs fight each other for no reason is it so wrong to make use of a senseless act that will occur anyway? Look into your heart and you can see what Vick did was not only right it was God's will

Posted by: Vick#1 | August 28, 2007 11:35 AM

After hearing Vick's full speech of guilt, I see only one thing missing! It's all about ME, ME and ME! He is not sorry at all for the torture and cruelty he personally inflicted on these innocent and defenseless dogs that he used to line his big fat pockets! He's only sorry because 1) he got caught 2) two so called 'friends' are testifying against him 3) he's lost money from endorsement contracts 4) he'll have to pay back the $22 million signing bonus he got from the Falcons! Vick clearly shows he has no compassion for anyone or anything other than making more money! Funny how he and others like him always find 'God' when they're caught! God would never tell you to inflict such torture on another being, Vick did that out of pure greed!

Posted by: Danie | August 28, 2007 11:37 AM

You people that think animals should have no rights are just as scummy as Vick and maybe the Feds should be looking at you.

Posted by: kim | August 28, 2007 11:50 AM

this world is pathetic.the man is guilty and he gone be setence for his crimes. what else do u want white america if u had it your way you would wann ahang the man by a tree. an dthey say race isnt lik eit use to be , yeah right. U just hide behind doors and do it.. WE call ourselves christians yeah when it suits us. we call ourselve the best country in the world yeah right..PETA i get what you doing and its good u protect the animals but u pride yoself in protecting all animlas, but since mike is the Big Fish so u got to have your agenda, The man as apologize to the world and if its good enough for the man up stairs then it should be good enough for us as people..

Posted by: ty | August 28, 2007 11:56 AM

OK so let me get this straight. You guys mostly either want to seehim killed,put in jail,or donate all his money to build bunny conservation parks or whatever yo guys want.That is just dumb. Lets just think about how much cash the city of Atlanta is losing because he wont play this year.The jobs that HUMAN BEINGS will lose this year casue bunny lovers inc wants to keep Michael Vick from ever playing again. Kudos! So when do you guys start to help two legged animals?

Posted by: nate d | August 28, 2007 12:04 PM

I find Michael Vick's allocution disingenuous. All he is interested in is the slight chance he may play football again one day.

You do not go from being a violent "ringmaster" of an abhorrent blood sport to an "aw shucks nice guy Christian".

There is something wrong with his brain that he lacks a conscience and empathy for the most vulnerable creatures on earth. Although he is not 100% sociopathic, it is arguable that he is a sociopath to a varying degree.

To make matters worse, he now calls himself a "Christian." Great! It is the dessert religions in the first place that cloaked humanity in the dark and malevolent concept of DOMINIONISM.

But, how can most people pretend to be outraged over Michael Vick's conduct when most of us turn a blind eye to the daily horrors of factory farming and harvesting of animals for human consumption.

Posted by: Nigel Osborne | August 28, 2007 12:06 PM

PETA is just a talking-head---ya'll need to do something for the betterment of the animals instead of capitalizing on media opportunities. I.E. PETA seems to talk alot but what exactly has PETA done for animals in a real way. Yeah you bring notice to injustice but on a daily basis can you provide info on what animals you feed, water, rescue, place in new homes etc..... PETA seems to be all about the media to me.....

Yes Vick was was wrong but PETA needs to do more also.

Posted by: Zabba | August 28, 2007 12:11 PM

jeffrey, jeffrey, jeffrey...

just another ignorant, samo, samo ignorant rant!

the MORAL MAJORITY has spoken, is speaking and will continue to speak!
you and your crony james... live with it!

Posted by: 007 | August 28, 2007 12:22 PM

Vick says he's 'immature' and found 'God'??? Did he hear a single word God said to him? Obviously not! He never mentioned once that he was sorry for what he was charged, for brutally torturing and killing innocent dogs. He's only sorry he got caught and now he's lost money from endorsement deals. Vick is the scum you scrape out of the garbage bin and like so he should be thrown in jail for 6 years, banned from owing any animal and pay restitution to fund animal shelters and education programs. Vick is not worthy of being a role model, he is a total disgrace to the sporting profession and to the human race!

What happened to the surviving dogs? PETA, you must step up and insist that the surviving dogs be given a second chance so they can finally know what it feels like to be adopted into loving homes. Pitbulls are loyal for life, they have so much love and compassion to give, they deserve a second chance! This is about the dogs, not the filth that Vick truly is.

Posted by: Ella | August 28, 2007 12:28 PM

PETA SUPPORTERS!!
I THINK YOU ARE A BUNCH OF HYPROCRITES. YOU ONLY WANT TO CRUIFY MICHAEL VICK BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. I VERY DISAPPOINTED IN RUSSUEL SIMMONS AND AL SHARPTON. TWO MEN AT ONE POINT I RESPECTED. WHERE ARE YOU WHEN THE CIRCUS ANIMALS ARE GETTING ABUSE, THE COCKFIGHTING,DOG RACES. I THINK THAT MIKE APOLOGY WAS ACCEPTED AND RESPECTED. WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE. I THINK PEOPLE CAN LEARN FROM THE MIKE VICK INCIDENT. I THINK MIKE VICK WOULD BE BETTER DOING THINGS WITH PETA AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAN IN JAIL. REMEMBER WE ALL MUST STAND BEFORE GOD AND BE ACCOUNTED FOR STOP THE MICK VICK BASHING AND PRAY GOD WILL HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL AND INTERVENE SO THERE IS NO PRISON TIME.
ANN

Posted by: Ann | August 28, 2007 12:29 PM

What I haven't heard anybody comment on is that people who kill animals fit a profile for serial killer behaviour. I mean, aren't people scared that this guy who can kill innocent, defenseless dogs is walking free? I mean, how much would it really take for this guy to start killing other animals, humans, etc. This story makes me sick.

Posted by: Lena | August 28, 2007 12:37 PM

james, love, what's YOUR point or do you even know?

When and if MVick is truly repentent GOD will indeed forgive him and so will GOD's true church, but YOU?
ungodly james the reprobate forgives Mike? my,my, my, how "christian" of you, but for what? getting caught? lying? what? speak up, boy... can't hear you!

Posted by: 007 | August 28, 2007 12:40 PM

What makes anyone who disapproves of what he did racist? No matter who he is, what he did was without a doubt cruel. That he is so prominent does make it much worse because he is, unfortunately, a role model to many children.
Of course, vick's abilities to help his team to the superbowl are much more important to most than his crime. Take away his livelihood and he would then certainly be sorry. Most likely he does not know how to do much else.

Posted by: victoria | August 28, 2007 01:03 PM

PETA is a very good and effective organization. My main concern here is PETA's ineffectiveness at stopping dog fighting as a whole. The PETA organization are opportunist in my opinion. They saw an icon in Michael Vick and went for the jugular. These so call animal rights activist are hypocrites at best. Their personal lives are anything but correct. The sad thing about it is PETA put more value on animal rights than human rights. If there were a pole taken of the PETA members a bet almost none of them were activist during the past and present segregation movement. To some it up PETA give animal more rights than minorities. This world is upside down and there will be order in the last days.

Posted by: Bigb | August 28, 2007 01:07 PM

Vick is only sorry, because he got caught. I did not think his statement yesterday was sincere. How could you use the word immature for such an act like dogfighting?
I don't think he should be allowed to play in the NFL. I think he should donate millions to PETA and do public announcement on TV denouncing dogfighting.

Posted by: Denise Vidrine | August 28, 2007 01:09 PM

I he should donate some money to help animals. Then maybe we can believe he is speaking honestly, and I hope he does go to prison,

Posted by: Kim Hill | August 28, 2007 01:15 PM

Ignoring domestic abuse is the shame of the sports world
Mike Bianchi | SPORTS COMMENTARY
August 5, 2007
If only Michael Vick had been arrested for abusing women instead of dogs.

He'd still be on the football field today.

He'd still have the love and adoration of his fans.
And, yes, he'd still have his Nike deal.

Such is the shame of professional sports.

Dogs are treated with more respect than women.

"It makes me angry that the sports world gets outraged when an athlete tortures a dog, but nobody says a word when an athlete abuses his wife or girlfriend," says Carol Wick, who operates Harbor House, a local shelter for battered women and children. "Not that we shouldn't be outraged by animal abuse, but shouldn't we be just as outraged with spousal abuse?"

Actually, shouldn't we be more outraged?

Don't get me wrong, the accusations against Vick are deplorable, but let's be honest, shall we? Dogfighting is a much less serious societal problem than wife-beating.

Just look at the rosters throughout sports today, and you will see they are littered with players who have been arrested for violence against women. The Tampa Bay Bucs, who are training right here at family-friendly Disney, have two guys on their team -- reserve running backs Michael Pittman and Lionel Gates -- who have been arrested on domestic-violence charges.

Gates was placed in a pre-trial intervention program recently and ordered to take anger-management courses after being arrested for an altercation with a pregnant woman in March. Pittman's case was much more high profile. He spent time in jail three years ago after being indicted on two counts of aggravated assault for intentionally ramming his Hummer into a car carrying his wife, 2-year-old son and the couple's baby sitter. It was the fourth time Pittman had been arrested on domestic-abuse charges, and that doesn't even count the "30 or 40 prior domestic-violence situations" that his wife Melissa told police never were reported.

Michael Vick, who is accused of endangering the lives of dogs, may never play football again.

Michael Pittman, who endangered the lives of his wife and son, got a three-game suspension.

Can you believe it?

"It makes not a lick of sense," says Don Yaeger, co-author of the book Pros and Cons: The Criminals Who Play in the NFL. "Why are we less concerned about [former Dolphins player] Lamar Thomas, who kept right on playing even though he shoved his pregnant fiancee's head through a window, than we are about Michael Vick, who we're ready to run out of the game?

"I'm not saying we shouldn't be repulsed by dogfighting. I have two dogs, and I love dogs. But I also love pregnant women."

When Yaeger was doing research for his book a few years ago, he did criminal background checks on every player on opening-day NFL rosters and discovered 21 percent had rap sheets. And far and away, the most prevalent crime among NFL players, he found, was domestic violence and spousal abuse.

Isn't it about time for the NFL and all other professional sports leagues to start taking hard-line stances against athletes who not only abuse dogs but those who abuse women?

It's understandable that PETA has organized successful demonstrations outside the Atlanta Falcons' training camp to protest Vick, but where are the picketers and protesters boycotting teams with players who terrorize women?

The statistics and newspaper accounts about domestic abuse are frightening. Nationally, about one-third of murdered women -- an average of 1,200 a year -- are killed by an intimate partner. And according to Wick, all but one of the women who have been murdered in Orlando this year have been killed by scorned husbands or boyfriends. Like the 22-year-old college student who was shot to death in College Park by an ex-boyfriend who later killed himself. Or the mother of two daughters who was shot twice in the head in a Walgreens parking lot by her estranged husband.

In Orlando alone, there are a thousand hotline calls per night concerning domestic violence. The 88-bed Harbor House is filled beyond capacity and must turn away hundreds of abused women and children per month.

"Domestic violence is a huge problem in our society," Wick says, "and professional sports needs to be at the forefront of helping to stop it. If a football player with the Tampa Bay Bucs can do it and get away with it, a batterer in the shadows is probably thinking, 'Why can't I do it, too?' "

There was a time not so long ago when abused women were treated like dogs by professional sports leagues.

Now, sadly, they are treated worse.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 28, 2007 01:17 PM

I certainly do not think that Vick is truly sorry about the ruthless crime that he committed. Why is it that everytime a criminal is indicted for their mistake they seem to always claim that they found Jesus? Shouldn't an athlete already know about the good man upstairs? He should be punished for his actions not only by the justice system, but also by having to volunteer at a animal shelter. UNTIL I SEE HIS REPENTENCE he is nothing more than a lying piece of shit person that deserves to die a harmful death....

Posted by: Brittany Justice | August 28, 2007 01:23 PM

vick f@@ked up. who cares. iam sure all of us f@@ked up. i for one forgive vick and think he should be able to play football. let vick do his time and pay his fine. you people are leaving comments and what not. saying that vick is scum and should not live for his crimes. i think vick will learn something from this lets give him another chance. it is only dog fighting. dog fighting has been going longer then all of have been alive.

Posted by: peta hater | August 28, 2007 01:40 PM

Convicting Mr.vick for dogfighting out of millions of repeated criminals Cost:$56 million

Mudering another human:$...Uh ? give me one sec the vick case is on?

The War in Iraq and protecting the US citizens aginst Terrorism:$....(accordind to peta not so important)

Vick conviction is more important(according to peta then there own kids lives)????????

Posted by: j.smith | August 28, 2007 02:31 PM

Vick said his actions were IMMATURE!!!!????HUH???? How about disgusting and dispicable and cruel? His "apology" leaves a lot to be desired.

As a devout Catholic, I am having a hard time believing Vick's sudden claim to have found Jesus. I believe he is using that to make others feel guilty for not forgiving him.

He needs to apologize to the DOGS involved..he needs to work at shelters and visit schools and communities to teach others that dog fighting is disgusting and wrong.

He needs to do A LOT more than claim he found the Lord and say he was immature!!!!!!!!!

RK

Posted by: rosalind | August 28, 2007 02:36 PM

As I wrote to Peta, one of the most important things they could get Vick to do is to get his huge, negative spotlight to include some things outside dog fighting, such as vivisection of dogs and other atrocities that are on the same level or worse than the dog fighting, that there is such hypocricy in society, that just as the dog fighting is wrong, it is hypocritical for people to accept rodeos and KFC and vivisection of dogs (and others). If people are against animal cruelty, especially for entertainment, or especially for dogs, then that needs to be as CONSISTENT as possible and applied everywhere. Vick is the best person to point out that just as wrong as what he did, these other things should not be given acceptance because that is part of what confuses some people into accepting any animal cruelty, when they see it accepted all throughout society. He should be able to point out that not only is the dog fighting terribly wrong, but, he should feel responsible now for telling the truth about all these tortures. How can you tell people it is ok to shoot bullets and arrows into deer (for enjoyment, which is why they do it) but then say it is wrong to dog fight? Society is sending a mixed message, and any hate on Vick should be directed equally to these other people and parts of society. Vick is the best person now to make this case, and not to excuse himself but to truthfully realize, himself, that this is a problem in our society.

Posted by: stoptorture | August 28, 2007 02:42 PM

Michael Vick should be made to do community service for the next 5 years. I say 4 or 5 days a week cleaning up dog poop at a local SPCA is a righteous punishment. He should also have to donate $250,000 to the SPCA for each dog found alive or dead on his property.
Hey NFL, find another player for your organization. Forget about Michael Vick.

Posted by: KJ | August 28, 2007 02:48 PM

Wow...Im sure there is not a single one of you out there that can say that they have never made a mistake. We can not let our emotions over come a persons right for a second chance. "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you for your sins." Mark 11:25. Vick made a huge first step in a very long road to recovery. Michael Vick is not a dog, but he is a human who has some certain level of rights. Michael will do his time for this terrible act, and who are we to say whether he meant his apologie and/or if he dosent deserves a second chance? Vick has began to attempt to use his mistakes to prevent further dogfighting. With statements like the ones below, you all or no better than any sin in existence.

Posted by: Jamison | August 28, 2007 03:14 PM

As many others have said
before me:It's only now that
he can show remorse and guilt,after he's backed into
a corner. Where was this
soft side of Vick when the
dog's were being tortured?
Let's count on the Judge to
do the right thing!

Posted by: Pamela Locke | August 28, 2007 03:30 PM

It is great that people form different ethnic groups are participating in this conversation; even if the subject is brain dead sports- diva-Michael Vick. (A little depressing if you ask me)..but it is maybe a beginning for minority folks to learn that there is such a thing as Animal Rights movement.

This event however, should be careful analyzed by PETA and all other AR/AW groups across U.S. I believe that this IS a wake up call for them and an opportunity to start a serious conversation on important issues like race/social class/power at home.

Ingrid Newkirk, Pacella, among others, should take notice of the avalanche of e-mails form angry African Americans and ask themselves WHY educated people of color is almost absent form this debate.

What this REALLY means..I believe this is an important question to ask among AR/AW folks..

Posing such questions is especially important for PETA who indeed has a VERY WHITE face.

PETA SHOULD at least try to remedy their white face problem by having a serious conversation among themselves. If PETA hopes to survive and become a real influence on American pop culture and elsewhere in the world...then they better start asking the right questions and getting their act together!(or should I say STUNT)..

There are more than a hundred millions of colored people in this country waiting to be educated Ingrid..hello! wake up and smell the coffee!!...

Here is a hint:
Look at the British AR/AW model...maybe.. you guys still have time to avoid becoming old news...

Best,
Gerardo Tristan.

Posted by: Gerardo Tristan | August 28, 2007 03:39 PM

lonz, love...
do you really thnk you're impressing anyone with your ignorance? NOT!

Get over yourself and LISTEN up! Pay attention to something other than your sick mindset and evil insticts and try reeeeeal hard to understand... that ANY cretin who can abuse, torture and kill an animal is also capable of doing the same to humans because there IS a correlation between animal abuse and human psychotic behaviour.

Anyone who chooses to ignore this reality is a menace or a potential menace to society and to themselves.
case in point: MVick

Posted by: 007 | August 28, 2007 03:43 PM

All of yall are ridiculous. You're doing all of this for a bunch of dogs. I don't see any of you with your little signs and big mouths protesting in front of Dictator George Bush about this stupid unnecessary war. I don't see any of you protesting in Jena, Louisiana for the Jena 6 who show how racist and idiotic this country really is. On top of that you probably saved the animals after hurricane Katrina. Did you help any human build a house or find some peace of mind for themselves. Since when is a dog/animal more important than that of a human. Please, get a grip!!!!

Posted by: Blkbutrfly | August 28, 2007 03:44 PM

jeffery roe,james, arthur et al

You really wrote some stupid comments that serve no purpose. If you hate animals, PETA, animal advocates why blog here??? Save your hateful energy to help all those people you purport to care about. Would you help animal advocates or PETA members in need? I think not. The only racists, idiots and low lifes are you!! At least we walk the walk and talk the talk and ACTIVELY go out there to help the animals that we love. Suffering is not limited to species; it's only limited to humans with small minds. Instead of posting hateful KKK-like messages on this board spend your time rescuing people. How many homeless have you brought into your home??? How much money and time do you donate to help people? Do you help "white" people? Why not join the NAACP and try to change it into a respectable non-racist group?
And Roe some cannibals feel that way about you too. All of you need an education and help in developing an iota of sensibilities for others so abused as are the animals.

With people like this in the world no wonder the animals' suffering continues and is so overwhelming !!!

Animal Liberation Now!!

Posted by: Anonymous | August 28, 2007 04:10 PM

Appology was nonsense. He appologized, not to his dogs, but to children. We all know that when adults address children, the adults are often less than candid. Vick wasn't sorry while it was going on. He wasn't even sorry when he first got caught. At the time, he ws boasting how he would beat the charges. Only after he ran out of options, only after he pled guilty, while he is waiting for the judge to decide his punishment, only now does he stand before the public and say, Look how sorry I am. Vick just wants to weasle out of taking responsibilty for his actions.

If he wants my forgiveness, he will first need a serious act of contrition. Still waiting to see that.

Posted by: Bill | August 28, 2007 04:26 PM

You animal rights people are sickos. You say all of gods creatures are precious right? Then I come here and see people posting stuff like:

kobe(kobe was truly innocent btw) and oj got away why should he?

WE should hang him by the balls and electrocute them

we hould hang him by his neck till he dies

things like this make me believe and alot of other people that yo uPETA people are crazy! I dont condone dog fighting but he apologized and sounded sincere, what the hell else you want from him? He will serve his time get out of jail and resume his career. There are even those out there saying he should never get a second chance? This is his first charge, all of us makes mistakes we learn from them and move one, this shouldnt be any different. I see peta people protesting vick with there babies wearing tshirts saying:

I hate MIke Vick

Mike Vick should spend the rest of his lifein jail?

these are the same people who think al llife is precious, a bunch of hyprocrits yo upeta people are, its almost laughable. The racism and straight hate going on in this site shows me that you peta people are really no better than vick. POWER TO VICK!!!! YOIUR CAREER WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET OUT!!!

Posted by: Miek Smith | August 28, 2007 04:31 PM

jeffrey roe
you and the rest of your insane vick supporters are losers and assholes!! and that's why animals are better than you!!!
you all have constipated shit for a brain!!!

Posted by: observer | August 28, 2007 04:45 PM

jeffrey roe and the rest of the insane vick supporters,

every time you assholes shit, you lose another part of your brain!!!!

Posted by: observer | August 28, 2007 04:51 PM

I would first like to say alot of people do things that are wrong and dont get caught! I am sure every one of you drive the speed limit,or have never had a drink and drove home smoked a joint when you were younger or did anything illegal!if nobody got a second chance then alot of people would'nt be able to drive get a job after they did time,people make mistakes and somtimes they are huge ,and if you have Jeseus in yor life then you should know about forgivenees,sure what Vick Did was terrible and a sin,but in gods eyes all sins are the same so let the man do his time pay his dept and move on I wish every child molester got the same attention Vick is getting,a child is worth more than any amount of dogs and these guys are every where I have dogs and I love em ,if somebody did somthing to my dog then they would get the cops called if somebody does something to my Kids no cops need to be called they wont be fast enough.the biggest problems deserve the biggest outrage dog fighting hasnt ruined the lives of 1000's and 1000's of kids lets move on

Posted by: Dean Edwards | August 28, 2007 04:54 PM

TO ALL OF YOU....THAT INCLUDES PETA: MICHAEL VICK'S CONVICTIONS...OR ANYONE ELSE'S FOLLOWING..WILL NOT STOP DOGFIGHTS. GET IT? SO, ONE MAN (OUT OF WHO KNOWS HOW MANY?!) GETS THROWN INTO PRISON -AND YOU'RE ALL ESTASTIC..BELIEVE ME - THIS WILL CHANGE NOTHING. THERE WILL STILL BE DOGFIGHTS; PEOPLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES WILL STILL E-A-T DOGS, PEOPLE WILL STILL EAT MEAT (CRUELTY TO COWS, PIGS, CHICKENS, LAMB, GOATS, ETC) & HOW DO YOU PROPOSE TO STOP THAT? MOST OF YOU ON THIS SITE APPEAR TO POSSESS QUITE A BIT OF HATRED. IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU BETTER THAN VICK. NONE. NONE AT ALL.

Posted by: payton | August 28, 2007 05:04 PM

I think that if Michael Vick is truly repentant he will realize that he deserves to be punished to the full extent of the law, and that he will spend the rest of his life and his last penny helping animals (especially pit bull dogs) and others.

Posted by: Sarah | August 28, 2007 05:27 PM

it's funny how vick is only sorry and only found God when he got caught and is waiting for sentencing. I dont buy his apologies. he is full of s**t

Posted by: carolyn | August 28, 2007 06:12 PM

Vick has to face the music and pay the piper since he is guilty and has blood-money on his hands. For the NAACP to say that the media and animal groups are vilifying him or to call that persecution, because Vick happens to be African American, is a lie and such a cliché tired excuse.

Michael Vick is not an uneducated thug; he is an educated one it would appear. He went to Virginia Tech; an intelligent thug who made conscious choices. He did not nor was forced into a false confession. He made the conscious choice to be illegally involved with dog fighting. He made the conscious choice to cruelly abuse, torture and maim and kill dogs. He made the conscious choice to become involved in gambling. When he organized and participated in a dog fight, he made the choice to break state and federal laws; not to mention state animal cruelty laws.

Vick is not being vilified by anyone other than by his own actions. The media did not induce him to get into the dog fighting business. Even his own father admitted that he has been doing these since a boy. (A BOY KILLING AND FIGHITING DOGS _NICE FAMILY VAULES; but that is a whole other sociopathic issue). The media nor anyone made him organize a dog fighting ring. No one made him hang or drown the losing dogs until they where dead. He did; and reaped profits from this. So, what is he REALLY sorry for? Has anyone heard him SAY that he is sorry for brutally torturing, maiming and killing dogs?

So – as far as I am concerned – not the NAACP, or the NFL or even what’s left of his fans are the ones he needs to beg forgiveness of – that would be up to GOD. And even though we should forgive; we should not forget and make sure he doesn’t either by never allowing him to lay in the NFL.

Oh – one more thing funny how all those that are on their way to HELL (JAIL) find GOD on the way - but by then its a bit ironic; not to say pathetic and a bit too late.

Posted by: cristy | August 28, 2007 06:39 PM

What are all the animal and PETA haters doing on the PETA website anyway? They must have some interest in PETA or they wouldn't spend their time on this website. They need to watch some videos of dog fighting to see what they go through but I guess it wouldn't matter much to people who don't care about animals suffering. To all the people who think what Vick did is nothing bad, I hope you don't have any kids. I would feel sorry for them.

Posted by: Suzanne | August 28, 2007 07:35 PM

You know if the man apologized and according to the article had done the two things PETA has asked him to say. What else do you want? His head on a stick? geez you ask for something, they do it and you still aren't happy. If the man says he found jesus , who you are any of you to judge him and say he hasn't? If you all are so into religion which you all obviously are not by the way some of you speak of others...He who has not sinned may cast the first stone and I'm pretty darn sure not a one of you can be casting any stones let alone the first stone. So I say lay off the man..get a life..move on and stop judging someone..especially don't doubt the man has found jesus if he said he has..if he hasn't then GOD will judge him..NOT YOU!

Posted by: Christine | August 28, 2007 07:37 PM

How about that,you big ass cry babies.Vick we still love,and respect you in spite of your mistakes.These fake ass Peta folks are just trying to capitilize off of VICKS good name.You fucks claim to hate Vick so much yet everyday he's on your fuckin minds.Don't hate the fact that VICK will have a much better life this time around.Your poor little group should be focused on the 1000's of homeless people,and the children that are starving around this country.Peta cares more about their fuckin dogs than they do about their own kids.If you airheads were deserted on an island with no food or water,what the fuck would you do to save yourself,and your family.I know the answer,that dog would start to look good to your dumbass.Why don't you racist bunch of mountain climbers get a life,and leave black people the fuck alone.Vick we love you,and so does GOD!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: kelly | August 28, 2007 08:21 PM

Michael Vick lied to cover his actions, which resulted in the loss of trust among many. I wish he had the courage to man-up and admit his crimes when he was first confronted with the allegations. The bigger the man, the bigger the mistake. I have time to reflect on the subject, and although my opinion is that much of the comments directed toward Vick are racist, there are other black athletes and celebrities out there accused of similar crimes who don't have the limelight focused on them to the magnitude it has fallen on Vick. Most people don't know, or even care about the other defendants involved. I certainly can't name them. As I said, the bigger the man, the bigger the mistake.

That said, I believe we are all hypocritical towards animal rights. Not long ago, there were a few occasions that bears spotted on the streets of Newark, New Jersey. At first, it seemed comical to see bears in Brick City,"the carjacking capital of the world", but when I really thought about it, the land that became the city of Newark was a wilderness once, and the habitat for many species.

Animals have powerful biological imperatives; flounder return to their spawning grounds to breed, and other animals probably similiarly return to their land of origin by an forces of nature some of us will never understand. We, in effect, are invading their territory, and in many states, Parks Department and Wildlife officials allow people to kill animals of all kinds when their numbers increase to the point that they are deemed "pests".

These animals are merely returning to land their ancestors onced roamed freely. Most people don't seem to have a problem with killing animals that stubbornly return to eat vegetables in their back yard, wade in swimming pools and raid garbage can in search of food. What do you think out there? How many people are willing to relinguish their property for animals in search of their natural habitat?

Tell me if I'm wrong. I welcome your comments.

Posted by: Chancey | August 28, 2007 09:16 PM

I want to forgive Vick for what he did but I cannot. His killing of animals is unforgivable and he messed up my fantasy team.
They should change the law so that animal abuse is the same as child abuse and murdering an animal is the same crime as murdering a person.
And while they are at it, they should legalize bestiality between consenting animals and humans.

Posted by: Carl | August 28, 2007 09:17 PM

I am still willing to help take the dogs in. MIKE you should be ashamed for wasting such fine animals. In my Home country, the Black ones are the most reserved ones.

Posted by: manong | August 28, 2007 09:36 PM

Wow, Jeffery Roe with your totally ignorant and fucked up views a few posts up.You are the type of people we need to exterminate from this earth to make it more inhabitable place for decent people and their pets!I think you should be put in the same cell with your super star vicko sicko and you two can be best "buddies"!!!Think before you post your stupid ass comments because dirt like you does not to be heard from!!!!

Posted by: Robert | August 28, 2007 09:40 PM

Lonz, all humans ARE ALSO animals, just a different species.

Michael Ball and Jeffery Roe, if you could read, you would see that the PETA files have postings from PETA supporters, PETA haters, and those that are somewhere in between.

Joe doe, is that the best you can come up with? I can barely even understand your ramblings. Most animal rights people are vegans, who do not in fact wear leather, and who do not eat any animal products. Also, there are many synthetic versions of footballs, soccer balls, etc, and PETA and its suppporters have been trying to convince the major sports organizations to switch to non-leather equipment. If you want to really get an eye-opener into the world of what animal rights people are trying to deal with, I DARE YOU to watch the movie "Earthlings", in its entirety. I bet you won't though - you just want to throw out insults for the sake of putting down something you are afraid of.

Anyone who supports Mike Vick now that you cannot say he is innocent (yeah, and you were all so SMUG thinking that PETA supporters would have to eat their words, thinking that he had nothing to do with the dogfighting business - we all knew the truth all along) is just as psychopathic as he is.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 28, 2007 10:40 PM

I think that people need to stop making excuses for Vick saying that he "is going through a tough time." A tough time is getting a disease or losing a loved one, not getting caught abusing animals. They can't speak for what is being done to them and they are the ones going through a tough time, not Vick. That being said, I pray he did find God and does do something good from this evil.

Posted by: Angie | August 29, 2007 12:35 AM

Jeffery Roe you need to go back to school and finish your education before spurting a bunch of nonsense. If you actually took the time to read all the posts from all the stories on PETA, you would see the opinions are from all sides.

As for the rest of you PETA haters who feel animal cruelty is acceptable, just remember, the law may not get you but Karma well!

Posted by: PETA#1 | August 29, 2007 03:04 AM

I would first like to say alot of people do things that are wrong and dont get caught! I am sure every one of you drive the speed limit,or have never had a drink and drove home smoked a joint when you were younger or did anything illegal!if nobody got a second chance then alot of people would'nt be able to drive get a job after they did time,people make mistakes and somtimes they are huge ,and if you have Jeseus in yor life then you should know about forgivenees,sure what Vick Did was terrible and a sin,but in gods eyes all sins are the same so let the man do his time pay his dept and move on I wish every child molester got the same attention Vick is getting,a child is worth more than any amount of dogs and these guys are every where I have dogs and I love em ,if somebody did somthing to my dog then they would get the cops called if somebody does something to my Kids no cops need to be called they wont be fast enough.the biggest problems deserve the biggest outrage dog fighting hasnt ruined the lives of 1000's and 1000's of kids lets move on

Posted by: Dean Edwards | August 29, 2007 09:47 AM

I am officially a PETA site virgin, and must admit that I'm disappointed by the posted comments. I wish that your 1.2 million members cared that much about the children that are molested everyday. Since when is an animals life more important that a humans? Did any of you know that Mike Vick will probably get more time that a child molester or rapist? Looks like the members of PETA should be the jury for all the perverts of America, after all, you have already tried and hung Mr Vick. I also do not condone any of the PETA bashers, but I do understand some of their frustrations. My true pet peeve with you all is the protesting outside of Falcons camp and the Georgia Dome. Why are you there, Mike isn't. Don't condemn the athletes who are there just trying to do their job or the fans that love them so much. Don't you think those players have a right to a moment of peace? They've done nothing wrong yet you cause them nothing but stress with your picketing. Leave them alone they had no control over his actions. I by no means condone what Mike Vick has done but I was very upset to see the comments bashing him for his comments on finding Jesus. Whether you believe him or not it is not your place to judge him or his ability to find salvation. I truly hope none of those comments about him finding God were made by fellow Christians....cuz you know what the good book says about judgement. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...Hmmmm any of you got stones? I do agree that he should try to use this experience as a learning one as well as the opportunity to teach children who may be exposed to the world of dog fighting as a lesson of right and wrong. Growing up in the south I can honestly say that dog fighting is still very much a popular underground sport we have to realize that children exposed to it grow up to be adults who participate in it. I don't promote Vick's actions but I do not persecute him for them either. As animal lovers we must remember that those same dogs he fought would forgive him faster than any human. Let's take a note from our four legged friends and learn to forgive. You don't have to believe in God or be an animal lover, heck you don't even have to believe in God to realize that our judicial system is completely F'd up. Did you know that there over 400,000 registered sex offenders in the U.S.? These sickos have sexually abused our fellow human, why are they out of jail. That is nearly half a billion, believe me when I say I love my dogs, but I think we have bigger fish to fry then Mr Vick.I love Mike Vick and am completely heart broken by this entire fiasco, I will always be a Falcon's fan..my blood runs Red AND Black. Well, this is long and I'm sure it won't be posted...but boy does it feel good to get that off my chest. Thanks and GOD BLESS you all.

Posted by: Donna | August 29, 2007 10:01 AM

Michael Vick will never be forgiven by me nor many others. Those who think PETA is taking this too far can just bite it and deal with it. Many of us are furious (and I am not a member of PETA) at the treatment of these animals. They did not simply kill them, they tortured them! As far as I'm concerned prison time is letting Vick off easy. I hope people remember him when he is out on the street! He can cry religion and Jesus all he wants, I do not believe him. Liar, hypocrite and bully is what he is!

Posted by: sherri | August 29, 2007 10:21 AM

Well i believe that this is a big step for vick and his fans. Yes he was very wrong for treating such beautiful animals with such brutality, but he did openly condem the act and i feel that he is to be commended for doing so. Not only has he openly rejected dog fighting he has also agreed to work with the government on informing them on similar activites that he knows about. He is really putting himself on the line socially because where he comes from "snitching" is a big no no especially coming from an urban perspective. what some people are failing to realize is that not everybody views animal life the same, some just view animals as simply "stock" or possesions, he could have very well thought the same thing, but this whole trial and the fact that his entire lively hood is on the line lets him know that animals arent just here for financial gain they are here for our utility and companionship and now he realizes that, that is why he made the statements, i have been reading some of the posts and they are getting pretty extreme in the "Vick Bashing if you ask me" From the perspective of a black man who deals with animals this is a sad day because the negative stereotype when it comes to black men and dogs (any breed) is demonized and magnified and it really concerns me. im a pre vet major at tennessee state university and my passion is dogs, i train dogs in basic obedience as well as civil protection dogs and it is offensive to me that when everytime i have an animal in my possesion one of the first few questions that i am asked is "you not going to fight him are you" and its frustrating. yes vick was wrong, but the way the media is going about this whole thing conserns me because it just adds a negative sterotype to black men everywhere.

Posted by: Dedrick Tucker | August 29, 2007 11:40 AM

I think all of you that are in support of Vick that are screaming he has been unfairly treated need to visit www.petabuse.com and search the animal abuse files in refrence to dog fighting. You will find the outcome of these are a lot more harsh than anything Michael Vick is facing!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Dana | August 29, 2007 11:44 AM

ANN!! First of all Iam canadian and do not watch American Football.. I like hockey.. I did not even know that this creature was Black..So do not try and use the race issue on me.. It makes no difference what race this vile creature is.. He tortures helpless animals and then lies about it.. He called his actions immature..I don't know about you..but when I was an immature kid I never tortured animals..

Posted by: Kerry H | August 29, 2007 11:45 AM

and as far as all the comments are goin with the what would jesus do questions people are saying that jesus will just weep for the dogs, for all you people who claim to know who jesus really was, you would know good and well that jesus would forgive Vick, yes he got caught and yes he is going to pay dearly and when you are caught and you are made to realzie that what you are doing is grosslyl wrong, you cant help but repent because you were shown the light. stop being hateful he made a mistake he is trying to correct it. yes dogs will die, but they will help many more live because of the example that is being made out of vick, let us be adults and keep this thing in perspective. for all you wondering wwjd? he would forgive vick

Posted by: Dedrick Tucker | August 29, 2007 11:47 AM

WOW!! so many interesting comments made, but this one in particular says we should hear both sides of the story, there is no other side and no excuse for what Vick has done!! i cannot imagine that there is a good reason for fighting, electrocuting, drowning or hanging dogs. are you insane??? i saw his little press conference and all i saw was a man telling the world what he thinks we want to hear, but at the time he was doing all these horrible things to his dogs, why wasnt he sorry then?? the public loves to give second chances to celebs, personally in my eyes he is only sorry he got caught and it is the persistance of PETA that helped contribute to Vicks' consequences!!

Posted by: kris shulfer | August 29, 2007 12:06 PM

time again to remind the psycho vick supporters just how freakin DUMB they are!!!

look dummies, YOU ARE DUMB!!! got that???
we're convinced that YOU ARE DUMB!!! got that???
this is an ANIMAL RIGHTS website. not a website about human abuse or the war!!! GOT THAT???

ANIMAL ACTIVISTS HAVE EXPLAINED TO YOU DUMB ASSES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN ABOUT WHAT ANIMAL ACTIVISM IS ABOUT!!! YOU NEVER GET THAT!!!
want to know why???? 'cuz YOU'RE SO FREAKIN DUMB!!!!

your minds are possessed by evil!!! you support a vicious heartless law breaker!!! you can't get it through your constipated shit for brains that animal abuse has been proven to lead to abusing and killing humans!!!
no use explaining any further. YOU'RE TOO DUMB to read and understand the explanations and insights that have already been posted!!! but try to remember one thing, YOU ARE DUMB!!!

Posted by: observer | August 29, 2007 12:10 PM

donna the peta site virgin

is it possible to get it through your head that this is an animal rights website??

is it possible for you to understand that there is a connection between animal abuse and child abuse, molested children, and other illegal crimes against humans by animal abusers???

is it possible for you to understand that peta knows this connection and that's why we start at the grassroot level of abuse and crime??

if all of this is not possible for you to understand, then start learning before you speak!!!

by the way, what are you doing about molested children?

Posted by: observer | August 29, 2007 01:17 PM

Donna:
here we got one more GOD-abuser!

Posted by: alpha dog | August 29, 2007 01:32 PM

I think that anyone can sit here and judge until hell freezes over..Mr.Vick will suffer his own pain.could be prison,could be money,could be,his family,his carrer or maybe some good old eye for an eye street justice.I can only hope that whatever happens that he has learned to veiw his fellow creatures in a diffrent light!!!We can all sit here and wish him dead but i think that there has been enough blood on eveyones hands! Will it bring any one of those animals back?In loving any creature we all have to learn to heal

Posted by: Nina Colschen | August 29, 2007 01:49 PM

I think that anyone can sit here and judge until hell freezes over..Mr.Vick will suffer his own pain.could be prison,could be money,could be,his family,his carrer or maybe some good old eye for an eye street justice.I can only hope that whatever happens that he has learned to veiw his fellow creatures in a diffrent light!!!We can all sit here and wish him dead but i think that there has been enough blood on eveyones hands! Will it bring any one of those animals back?In loving any creature we all have to learn to heal

Posted by: Nina Colschen | August 29, 2007 01:53 PM

Up here there is one Anonymous talking about domestic violence! this is horrible! so i guess you are a beaten wife or a remorseful guy but this here is an animal rights page! we peta members are talking here about animals! many of us are also in human rights organizations and we are talking on their respective blogs on human rights! i don't go to them to have a speech on animal rights! they would seriously laugh about me!

Posted by: Black Cat | August 29, 2007 02:04 PM

to lonz and matthew:
from which pigsty did you run off? and you are turning and turning and turning around the hot plate in order to make this a racist issue and a despiceable hateful anti-animal campaign! you heartless egoists are you the rescue-dogs of the next earthquake? fuck off to your ghetto!

Posted by: Black Man | August 29, 2007 02:24 PM

Donna, what makes you think that the PETA supporters who are posting here do not also do things to help molested children???? This is an animal rights forum, so of course the discussion revolves around animal issues. That does not mean we do not also spend our time advocating for other issues such as the war effort, gun crimes, drugs, and yes, molested children. I for one am a CHILD PROTECTION WORKER - I love my job, and I love helping children. I also happen to think that animals around the world are being subjected to conditions like the ones experienced by those who were tortured in the Holocaust. If you actually thought about things, you would not automatically assume that we do not also care about humans.

I would not be reading a gardening blog, demanding to know why people are "only" concerned about gardens instead of global warming!

PETA supporters are very compassionate people, and on this forum you will see their discussions about the treatment of the beings with whom we share this earth.

Posted by: Michele | August 29, 2007 02:34 PM

Dedrick Tucker:
I don't think that he would forgive him! Didn't Jesus say 'The one who harms the most helpless ones - it would be better for him to put a stone around his neck and drown him in the deepest part of the sea!'

Posted by: Black Man | August 29, 2007 02:52 PM

To all of the peta bashers:
After reading through all of your comments, it is clear to me and anyone who is involved with peta that none of you have a clue what you're talking about; you say, "where's peta when this and that happens." Each issue you bring up, peta has worked on and continues to work on. and all the crap about "what about this issue and that issue." well if you're so concerned about human rights issues, why don't you spend your time helping humans instead of peta bashing. the rest of your comments about this being a race issue are quite amusing. the only people making it such are you!! just because peta fights for animals doesn't mean we are bad people or hypocrites. we are people who are doing something about animal suffering. that's all we want to do. so why don't you stop trying to sit there and dream up what we haven't done. we try to do all we can whenever we can. just check out the site and each animal welfare issue is addressed in full detail along with ways to take action. have you even taken a look at our accomplishments? i highly doubt it. of course we will be wherever we can get seen.. that's the whole point! if you know anything about fighting for a cause you should know that the whole idea is to get seen by the public and spread awareness. you say we do nothing but when we do you criticize it. doesn't make any sense. just save your breath and do something more constructive with yourselves. WE ARE FIGHTING FOR ANIMALS. WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? actually you're just fighting against us fighting for animals. isn't that against God? to fight against people who are trying to end suffering? wow. the amount of ignorance i've witnessed here is insane.

Posted by: Animals before humans | August 29, 2007 03:12 PM

to kelly - the bad-one, not the good-one:

listen you GOD-forsaken filthy little BIG-MOUTH - before you posted here your mother should really have given you a better education - you 'god-fearing' vick arse licker! good christians and animal abusers united in the classical way as we like them! i kiss your ass!

Posted by: Little Drummer Boy | August 29, 2007 03:37 PM

To the PETA haters, animal haters, and Vick supporters

Vick did NOT make a mistake, he committed a felony. A mistake is wearing an ugly shade of lipstick. Get off of the "mistake" bandwagon, Vick tortured and abused and killed dogs. He also had other dogs, cats, kittens and rabbits killed in their "training"!!! We all make mistakes but a felony is breaking the law.

For the self-righteous Christians:
You need to stop judging PETA, PETA members and all animal advocates, that's the Christian way. Jesus also said "Blessed are the merciful...", but Vick showed no mercy to those dogs. "You reap what you sow"...."you live by the sword you die by the sword". Jesus said "Give to Ceasars what is Ceasar's"...breaking the law like Vick did is Ceasar's, so he will go to jail to pay for his crimes.
So none of you can damn animal advocates with your vile words of hatred but you have damned yourselves with your hypocrisy. Jesus ridiculed the self-righteous hypocrites in the temple so please get off the holier than thou routine it is hollow and ridiculous and a mockery to God.

To all of you that cannot read:
THIS IS AN ANIMAL RIGHTS FORUM/BLOG. OUR CONCERNS ARE FOR THE OTHER ANIMALS. THERE ARE BILLIONS OF OTHER BLOGS TO GO TO THAT HELP THE PEOPLE YOU PURPORT TO CARE ABOUT. BEING THAT YOU HATE ANIMAL ADVOCATES WOULD YOU HELP ANY OF US IN NEED? WOULD YOU RACISTS HELP ANY WHITES IN NEED?

Thank you observer and Michele...so glad to read your sane and compassionate comments for the animals.

Posted by: Ana | August 29, 2007 04:12 PM

I love my dog, but kooks like PETA always manage to f*&k up a worthy cause by allowing the nuts to run the asylum. animals ARE NOT F*(KING PEOPLE..UNDERSTAND. But you won't...and that's why I deplore animal fighting yet will enjoy some orange roughie tonight. No human should have to deal with you nuts.

Posted by: Don | August 29, 2007 04:54 PM

Mr. Vick
How about starting with donating money to the dogs that were confiscated from your home, i think they deserve the best care possible for the rest of their lives.

Posted by: Lisa | August 29, 2007 06:18 PM

Wow...Let me start off by saying that I think Vick messed up. I also think that he should have come forward earlier saying that he was a part of it. I own a dog so lets make that clear before I say anything else.
1st. There was a teammate of Vicks who earlier this year was accused of beating his girlfriends dog to death with a hammer. (i don't recall seeing you guys)
It's legal to hunt deer and ducks or other wild game, don't see ya'll that much in the news about those issues like this one)
There are politicans that hunt ( people in high places, yet I don't see any pickets about them like Vick)
It amazes me and I can almost bet that over half of you ignorant people in here that say he should be banned for life and that you should take all his money are white.
I can almost guarantee it!!
Why is that? What makes you judge, jury, and executioner of the cause of Vick.
He has no endorsements, he's out the league for now, and on top of that he's going to jail!! What more do you want?
Would you want compassion for your mistakes if it were you? I think you would.
I said that I think some of you are very, (let me be nice), immature to say he should go to hell for this when I bet you do things that could warrant your 1st way ticket there!! But you are quick to forget about that huh!!
I believe that he should do his time and then be reinstated.
Why???
Well one, this is the first time he has ever been in front of a judge according to the many reporters out there looking at his background. Two, I believe that everyone deserves a second chance, even a third. Oh, three, there are people in various leagues nfl, nba, nhl, mlb, that have done worse than this and i'm sorry a human life is more valuable than that of a animal. As I mentioned before i have a dog and i love him to death but if i were to say my daughter or my dog if a car was coming. Well i can always get another dog....
Not being mean but that's how I view the life of an animal to a human. I bet some of you by how you're speaking in here would save the dog and make another baby. All I would say to that is WOW!!!
But why ban him for life. Some of the things you people have said were very disturbing, almost to the point where once again you forget that someone forgave you once and gave you another chance.
Now i'm open to comments about what i said and welcome them. you can email me at marlonreed80@aol.com if you to contact me. I'll look forward to it.
until then

Posted by: marlon | August 29, 2007 06:50 PM

Does PETA know Ozzy Osbourne bragged about torturing animals in a slaugter house when he was younger? He is just as repulsive as Michael Vick.

Posted by: A | August 29, 2007 07:01 PM

I am thoroughly impressed how PETA bloggers defend their turf. One should expect to get POWND (a metaphor used when basketball players get a vicious dunk rammed down their throats) when they bring opinions contrary to those of PETA’s mission. Forgive the use of the sports analogy. I know some athletes aren’t high on your list of favorite people right now.

I have no expectations of convincing anyone to my point of view with my postings, but to express my opinion, as you express yours. I welcome your constructive criticism, and I have learned from some of you as well. I only come into your house because of the Vick issue, and I knew that your feedback would be passionate. Well done. Although I don’t agree with all of your views, the world needs PETA’s social activism.

Most people love animals, but simply aren’t as hardcore or gung-ho about it as some of you are. I was a triple major in college. Of the three courses of study I pursued, commercial art, biology and business, I chose to enter the business world. Does that mean that I crossed over to the dark side? Not hardly. I had a genuine love for all three, but I chose to parlay everything into my corporate aspirations.

My understanding of biology, ecology in particular, led me long ago to conclude that unless we make a commitment to nature like Ishi (quick, somebody Google that!!), we certainly aren’t doing everything we can to aid nature and the animals. We are all out of tune with nature, and lack the ability to comprehend her songs, advice and warnings. We admire her beauty, and partake of all that she gives to us, but we greedily strip of bare of her treasures, and yes, we displace the animals, which, according to science and the BIBLE, were here before us.

You can’t even have a discussion about animals without mentioning nature. They respect her calling and rhythms better than any of us. To understand animal rights, we must understand how to take care of the environment animals (humans included) live in, how to take care of it, and to share it with our fellow creatures.

I’m almost done, but I want to say that PETA is a civilized blog site, where it’s refreshing to see people post their names to their comments, unlike the sports blogs that are filled with anonymous borderline sociopaths who have used the opportunity to cut Michael Vick up with death threats. Because of your integrity, the people here who have chosen to make comments about what I have to say and remain anonymous have no credibility. People who have something important to say have the courage to stand by their words, and not hide behind some insignificant sign-on.

It’s still your home court, and you reserve the right to treat visitors or enemy combatants how you see fit. I did throw a few barbs in some of my postings, but I stand by them. I won’t rationalize how I came to my position in life, some of you have already POWND on me, and that’s all right. And so, I make my exit of the PETA blog site. Thank you for having me as a guest. We aren’t enemies, we all live on this earth together and we have much more in common than we do have in terms of differences. Peace unto you all.

Posted by: Chancey | August 29, 2007 07:44 PM

I hope micheal vick becomes someones bitch in jail!!

Posted by: carolyn | August 29, 2007 07:59 PM

Lets not forget that it was Vick's own "black" associates that turned him in. So I don't want to hear about how the whites are persecuting the blacks anymore. I'm tired of that old card and as someone else on this site said, everytime you play that race card, you set your people back 60 years because it shows your continued ignorance. You talk about forgiving Vick for his atrocities..when are you going to forgive the white people and stop crying persecution? I don't care what color he is, what he did is reprehensible. And if you think for one minute that most people out there think that he really is sorry, you are sadly mistaken. Maybe when he gets out of jail, he should try Hollywood because he's obviously trying out his acting skills on the American people. Don't be so gullible and believe a sociopath just because he says he found Jesus. Furthermore, nobody is minimizing all of the other horrible things that are happening in our world, but that doesn't make this issue less important. You want to talk about God? Well, these dogs are God's creatures too. They were put here for man's enjoyment. How can you be so egotistical to think that you are somehow above them? That attitude does not serve you well as humans. It only shows how ignorant you are. Michael Vick has sealed his own fate. He had everything and threw it all out the window. Now he is fighting for his life. And now of course he's sorry. Too bad. Remember the Judge who heard this case has a dog and he also told Mr. Vick that he was not bound by the prosecution's sentencing recommendations. Hopefully, Judge Hudson realizes that Mr. Vick is just kissing up. I for one find Vick's new found sorrow act pathetic and insulting at the same time. Abuse of animals is wrong. Abuse of any living creature is wrong. Don't they teach you that in Church? "only dogs"...I think not. The dogs have more brains than any moron who condones abuse of any kind to any living creature. Michael Vick should go to prison for as long as the law will allow and furthermore, he should never be allowed to play sports ever again for the simple reason that he is a CONVICTED FELON! These are the kind of people we want our children looking up too? Not to mention the fact that he does not have the moral aptitude to know right from wrong nor the brains to know that he shouldn't be doing things that could cost him his career and his life for that matter. He threw his career down the drain, nobody did it to hem. It's not just Michael Vick...its every human out there who in some way abuses God's creatures, no matter what they are. Everyone else in this country who is participating in or condoning dog fighting needs to be found out and held accountable. Dogs are precious too in God's eyes and those who abuse them will be punished. Michael Vick is branded for life, like it or not and the kicker is, he did it to himself.

Posted by: Donna | August 29, 2007 08:19 PM

carl aug 28 9:17PM.

and all others who think animals deserve the same rights as humans. NO THEY DON'T. There is no logic at all to support that they should be treated the same. Mankind in general is a reasoning animal. This alone sets us head and shoulders above all other animals. We are charged with the care and maintenance of all other animals. We try our best to see that we do not intentionally harm or abuse animals. But we do not admit them to congress, nor let them sign up for library cards. When you decide to elect Fido as president. Then animals get the same rights as humans. But not before.

Posted by: Mike | August 29, 2007 09:14 PM

you kibbles and bits fan need to pay more atention to children and the elderly which are human beings. protest against children hungry and raising medical cost. and for the record Kobe slept with a golddigger

Posted by: tony316 | August 29, 2007 09:26 PM

Vick said he is sorry to EVERYBODY, except the DOGS, which he killed and tortured for the past 7 yrs.
U think he is sincere?
NO WAY!!!!!!!
He is only sorry he is caught, he is only sorry he has to go to jail, he is only sorry may be he can never play football for FALCON and NFL again.
For Vick, it is always, ME, I , MYSELF.
Sorry, Vick, at the end of the day, u ll alway be labled as a FELON in our society.

Posted by: ann | August 29, 2007 09:31 PM

In the Arab country, if one is caught stealing, they get there right hand chop off in front of the public.
We are supposed to be civilized society, so we don't hv this kind of punishment, but for Vick, the cruel things he did to those helpless dogs, i would like to see BOTH his hands chopped off in public.
U can only get rid of DOGFIGHTING when animal abusers like him is severely punished.
I like to see Judge Hudson ship him to ARAB for good.
May be he can even find ALLAH.

Posted by: ann | August 29, 2007 09:44 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just found on the internet , there is a documentry about Pit Bull Dogfighting,the title is " Off The Chain ".
It took the guy a few yrs under cover,un great stress to film this movie.
Since I love animals, i don't hv the stomach to watch it myself, but i hv ordered two copies on the internet, hv it mail direct to Goodell and Blank, just want to let these guys know what a cruel bloody crime DOGFIGHTING really is, so they can hv a better understanding what a true monster VICK really is.
Their address as follows:
Roger Goodell
NFL COMMISSIONER
280 Park Ave.
New York, New York 10017
Arthur Blank
The Arthur Blank Family Foundation
3223 Howell Mill Rd, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Posted by: ann | August 29, 2007 10:05 PM

i almost became sick when i heard this liar say he found Jesus. sad thing is most people are idiots and will buy it.vick knows this. not too long ago he said he didn't know anything about all of this. wake up people.

Posted by: tami fabian | August 29, 2007 11:23 PM

VICK IS SICK. NO, REALLY, HE'S A SICK PERSON AND I HOPE THAT WHEN HE SITS IN THAT PRISON CELL FOR FIVE YEARS (YEAH, WISHFUL THINKING) THAT HE GETS THE PSYCHIATRIC HELP THAT HE NEEDS. THIS WAS NOT A "MISTAKE" ON HIS PART, IT WAS A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN TO ENGAGE IN A VICIOUS KILLING, AND ANYONE WHO IS TRYING TO DEFEND HIM AS THE VICTIM OF SOME RACIAL ATTACK IS JUST AS SICK AS HIM. BAN VICK AND BAN HIM FOR LIFE!

Posted by: SATINKA | August 29, 2007 11:27 PM

We all know his being a hypocrit!

Posted by: silvia | August 29, 2007 11:33 PM

Amazing, everyone screams that he needs to speak; apologize; admit his wrong doing. he does... and you still don't want to ehar it... Good to know there are so many people who are so perfect that they can cast judgement... "judge not, lest ye be judged"

Posted by: scott | August 30, 2007 12:19 AM

RE ANIMAL ACTIVIST DETRACTORS, ANTAGONISTS, RACISTS, HATE MONGERS...

ATTEMPTS TO REACH THIS DEPRAVED MINORITY AND OFTENTIMES CRIMINAL ELEMENT WHOSE ONLY LOT IN LIFE IS TO REMAIN IGNORANT AND BE CRUEL TO DEFENSELESS ANIMALS IS DAUNTING AT BEST.

BRAVO! TO THE MANY COMPASSIONATE, PURPOSE/DRIVEN ONES FOR BEING UP TO THE CHALLENGE WITH YOUR EXTRAORDINARY INSIGHT, WISDOM,
AND WIT. GO PETA!

Posted by: 007 | August 30, 2007 12:42 AM

What Vick did is real bad but it's time to leave him alone. He is paying for his crime in more way than one. But trust me Vick WILL play again in the NFL. I know this won't get posted because thats the way you people are.

Posted by: LC | August 30, 2007 01:27 AM

Vick is full of it. How convenient that he's found Jesus at such an opportune time. I wonder how long it would've taken him to find Jesus if he hadn't been caught....

Posted by: Karen | August 30, 2007 02:08 AM

I don't believe anything that comes out of Vick's mouth, why is it when people do the most horrible things imiginable all of a sudden they find Jesus and they think that people should forgive him for it-he is trying to take the easy way out, I am sure that some will fall for it, I am sure this guy knew all along what he was doing and enjoying the money that came from it, like he isn't rich enough already, his greed got the best of him and now hopefully he will pay the dear price of his actions!

Posted by: Kelly | August 30, 2007 10:29 AM

Hello,

Peta has done an excellent job of staying on Vicks trail and congrats to them for getting Vick to say anything. The point is...in just mentioning that dogfighting is terrible is the seed in kids ears that we need to plant. Do I think he means it...NO, but if he will just say the words then that is a step forward for people who WON'T listen to PETA but might listen to Vick. I can't stand Vick either BUT if we can use this creep to reach people that we haven't been able to then that is what needs to be done. GO PETA and turn up the pressure on whomever you need to the get Vick to be a spokesman against dogfighting. Make him go to schools and talk to little children. Lets use him while we can!

Robin

Posted by: Robin | August 30, 2007 11:11 AM

Are you serious Mr. Vick!?!?! As I nauseously listened to the public self righteous denouncement of your own character and your ceremonious apologies to this group of persons and that group of persons, where was the NEEDED request for forgiveness to the animals you murdered? “Immature?” You must be joking! Those were not multiple acts of immaturity from which you need to “grow up!” Those were intentional malicious acts of unforgivable violence toward voiceless, helpless, innocent lives!!! How could you possibly look into the eyes of those defenseless creatures and soullessly terminate their existences? Your recitation was not only sorely lacking ANY amount of remorse for the unspeakable executions of those vulnerable living beings; you now are labeled a coward in the eyes of humanity. I feel strongly, that you should pay restitution dearly for your assassinations alone. I loudly applaud NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for the NFL suspension; to Nike for suspending the endorsement deal and to Reebok for halting sales of the jersey. I pray that this is only the beginning of the eradication of privileges that you have been reaping for so long now.

Posted by: Oam | August 30, 2007 01:50 PM

These dogs should be saved and” released" in Vick's very own soon to be "CAGE"!
Now that would be some really
"BAD NEWZ" for you Vick! And then you can "REALLY" start praying to Jesus!

Posted by: Julia | August 30, 2007 04:11 PM

People say they have found Jesus and have invited Him into their Hearts (now they're saved). Ask him what the truth is. Finding Jesus and becoming willingly a Christian, does not remove the crime that should fit the punishment. How do you determine the punishment. Would he be willing to go thru what he put those dogs thru? To him, they are just animals, just dogs--they don't mean a thing to him. He's being coached to say what he's saying to keep from losing everything. I believe the NFL is just abiding time until some other tragedy comes along and takes peoples' minds off of his actions. If he knows Jesus; he will choose to be punished to make it right. He confessed because his attorney told him to. If he wants to really become a Christian and meet Jesus, tell him to get in the ring with those dogs--not the gentle dogs caught in the street used as bait, but a winner. Maybe then he'll know and call the punishment. Jesus would not forgive him otherwise; he's not sorry. Anyone can see that. But nice try.

Posted by: Bonnie Hinds | August 30, 2007 04:27 PM

if the world was totally filled with the likes of vicious vick, his looney supporters, peta haters, and animal haters, this world would have been destroyed thousands of years ago!!!!

thanks to ana, dana, michele, 007, and people like you here for keeping this website sane and helping to keep this world a better place!!!!

Posted by: observer | August 30, 2007 04:47 PM

WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE SOMEBODY YOU CANT SAY HE FOUNDED JESUS HE APPOLOGIZED SO LEAVE IT AT THAT EVERY BODY FIGHT DOGS I NO IT AINT RITE BUT EVERYBODY FIGHT DOGS WHAT ABOUT THE DOG TRACKS THEY GAMBLE GAMBLING IS GAMBLING I SAY YALL GIVE MICHEAL ANOTHER CHANCE

Posted by: LEE YOUNG | August 30, 2007 04:56 PM

Michael Vick, is only sorry that he got caught. There is a sub-culture that is involved in those dog-fights that go on. Here is what I suggest, and its too bad, it can't be done.
Michael Vick should be forced to do the following:
The dogs that are left and that are still alive should be put into a home where they can live out their days and be loved and hugged with what days they have left. Michael Vick should be forced to pay for this house, the care of these animals and the caretakers that take care of these animals in this house.
When I talk about care, the care will not be cheap. He should be forced to get a beautiful home for these dogs to live in, setup that home so they can run free, and be loved and hugged for the rest of their lives. The caretakers will be hasonsomly paid (like Vick was), no illegals allowed, pls. This is America.
INotherwords, he will be putting out some handsome money to take care of these dogs and they will live very royally in their days until they go.

But the point is folks, it won't happen. The vet will get these dogs and they will be given the needle and put down. And then Michael Vick will beg and plead to not go to the big house (prison) and he probably won't either. How do we know he won't do it again. He's just mad he got caught.
No animal deserves to be treated like that. Maybe michael Vick should be treated like that, they he will know how these animals felt when they were treated like that.

Posted by: Marguerite | August 30, 2007 06:59 PM

Hey Jim, You do not need to say negative things about Vick. I do not want to hear what you have said and unneccessary to say. I do not know if you are racist! Keep your mouth quiet and make any suggestions to improve in community. I am opposed to dogfighting. Vick already had paid his price and learned from his mistake. His behavior is unacceptable period. I am very appreciated he made comments how sorry he is and tell the truth for what he did. I am sure he would not make any mistake again in his life. he will be good example to everyone and wake up about how important animals are. I bet animal control society will be better to serve through donations. I think we should thank him for what he did to make a mistake to wake up everyone. I sometime think Gud has a reason to use Vick to impact on society. I would not be surprise that they will find many professional sports who involved in dogfighting. I hope they will arrest people through Vick's connect to court. wait and see in meantime.
forgive him! I just hope he means to apology to public for what he did.
I have a question if he was a white man what would happen in the situation? I bet it would not be the same! I guarantee you!
so be careful what you are saying!
Please look at other countries in the world. Are they legals or illegals? I do know other countries eat dogs too. Would you report to United Nation about it? Think very harder!

Jesus loved Vick as well as HE loved the whole people in the world.
Ronnie

Posted by: Ronnie Taylor | August 30, 2007 08:13 PM

How come nobody is concerned that Vick is a serial killer in the making? It is a proven fact that all serial killers killed defenseless animals before moving on to murdering humans? The man is mentally ill and needs a TON of psychological help!

Posted by: Kerry | August 30, 2007 10:49 PM

Michael Vick is sorry he got caught. He never apologized to the dogs he tortured. And what person has a canine rape stand in his home so he can watch?! That speaks volumes! I personally would like to see Chuck Norris roundhouse kick this man to another planet!

Posted by: Gretchen | August 30, 2007 10:56 PM

I THINK VICK MUST NOT NO GOD GOD LOVES DOGS

Posted by: Anonymous | August 30, 2007 11:02 PM

VICK IS A SICK TWISTED PERSON

Posted by: ROCHELLE | August 30, 2007 11:05 PM

Those words of the Atlanta NAACP and the pathetic supportive statements by Jamie Foxx will not be forgotten. The credibility of any words ever again written or spoken by any chapter of the NAACP (ON ANY SUBJECT) will forever only draw a roll of my eyes. Karma can be a very powerful thing.

Posted by: carol bise | August 31, 2007 12:20 AM

To all Vick supporters,
Vick is sorry what he has done?
Vick is sincere?
Vick found Jesus?
What kind of glue are u smoking ?
According to the Commander Sergeant Kevin Kilgore from Hanover ( Va) county Animal Control Facility which hold about eleven pit bulls rescued from Vick's property,
Michael Vick the thug has NEVER called or visit the dogs even once.
He told people and Roger Goodell he " loves" dogs, and yet he never even check on his dogs which are taken away from him?
He is NOT SORRY, he is just a bloody liar!!!!!!!
If i were to lose any of my dogs for any reason or they wonder out from my home, i 'd go out right away to look for them if i am not getting so upset become insane.
It just shows what a criminal Vick is.
He should be put away for good, or, ban from NFL for life.

Posted by: ann | August 31, 2007 02:32 AM

This is the most ignorant blog ever. You people are in here passing judgement on one man for his sins. Do you beat and harshly punish a retarded child for making a mistake? No you don't, because they don't know any better. Chances are, Mr Vick has never been taught dog fighting was wrong. He has publicly stated he will try to turn his life around, and that he has found Jesus, and you criticize him for it!! A criminal about to be executed RIGHT BESIDE JESUS was told by him "you will be with me in paradise." A man who was a convicted criminal on his death bed!! Vick may have realized how serious his actions are after all the problems they have caused him. He probably was scared, hoping it would go away and hiding from this issue. He has probably hit rock bottom, facing the loss of everything in his life, and it is these situations that cause us to find religion, because we need help from someone more powerful than us.
Shame on the majority of you for judging him, for you can never read a persons heart. Such ignorant comments as "his hand should be cut off, he should be put away for good, he should be raped like the dogs were..." Where is your common sense? When has evil ever conquered evil? Your wicked comments against him demonstrate that you are just as evil as he is. Wishing horrible things to happen to someone based on their sins is childish and ignorant, and is a major reason people like Mr Vick exist. I will denounce him only if or when he doesn't make an effort to repay his debt. And the man does love animals, at his home in Atlanta, he has a veritable zoo of animals, including HIS dogs.
Rape stands are used by reputable breeders. If he was breeding dogs, that is not uncommon...

And why would he apologize to animals that could not understand his apology anyway? Do you people believe animals become equal to humans in death and are sitting in doggy heaven waiting for an apology? Get real!

When did animal life become more valuable than humans? People are senselessly slaughtered day in and out and you hear nary a blip. One man is involved in the death of 8 dogs, and people pitch a fit! Which one among you would trade the life of your dog for any of the human beings you love?

When you people go after big game hunters, slaughter house's, greyhound racing and horse racing with the ferocity you attack ONE MAN, I will believe your cause. Until then, you are frauds, and not really about kindness to animals, but only showcasing your agenda via one man's celebrity. And remember God forgives us as we forgive others... If you don't make the effort to forgive him (never forget what he did, it is reprehensible), you yourself will have to pay. Because God loves all of us, even Michael Vick.

Posted by: Jay Wilkens | August 31, 2007 04:08 PM

"TERRIBLE"???? "MISTAKE"???? LET'S TRY SAVAGERY, VILE, HEINOUS, DESPICABLE, VICIOUS, ABOMINABLE, DETESTABLE, MONSTROUS, SICK, AND REPUGNANT.
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS SAVAGE ACTUALLY PASSED HIS COURSES AT A HIGH SCHOOL MUCH LESS A UNIVERSITY.

Posted by: SATINKA | August 31, 2007 04:23 PM

The Hanson’s were arrested and charged with a Class A animal cruelty misdemeanor, which is punishable of fines up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail. The Hanson’s were also banned from the property by a judge until November 17th so that animal rescue groups could recover the dogs they had sent to EDNAH after rescuing them from the hurricanes.

Volunteers from the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas are taking care of the animals that remain on site. One volunteer reports that at least 12 of the dogs had not been let out of their cages since they were brought to EDNAH after the hurricanes. Another volunteer reports that when he went to change the litter for 2 young, gray cats, there was an inch and a half of crud—feces and urine—with maggots in the litter box in their cage.

The conditions at the facility were a nightmare. Dogs were found standing in their own filth. Many of the dogs were aggressive because their paws were burning and bleeding and in pain.

When Tammy Hanson was released on bail, she reportedly told a local newspaper that the dogs were being cared for, that the cages were being cleaned daily and that the animals were being fed and watered daily.

Tammy Hawley, a program coordinator for the HSUS Southwest Regional Office has been deputized by the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office to be the incident commander of the emergency sheltering team. The team consists of expert volunteers and trained dog handlers from the HSUS, Pasado Safe Haven, the ASPCA, the American Humane Association, the United Animal Nations and the North Central Arkansas Humane Society.

In 10 days these volunteers have built dozens of new dog runs, fed, watered, walked and provided emergency veterinary care for the hundreds of animals.

They’ve even built a maternity ward to house the new mothers and nearly 20 puppies. They are in their own pens, on clean blankets and out of the chilling air and rain, with fresh food and water. Best of all they no longer have to compete with some 30 other dogs for food and water.

Many of the animals are on antibiotics for persistent infections; others are being treated for parasites both internal and external, advanced heartworm, fight injuries and abscessed wounds. The goal is to have all the dogs vetted, microchipped and photographed. The photos will be posted at http://www.petharbor.com to give owners a chance to identify their animals.

As this casefile was being written the Baxter Sheriff’s Department is trying to get the Hanson’s to surrender all of the animals before the case goes to trial. go to
www.inhumane.org/data/T&WHanson.htm and see pictures of the abusers and pictures of the abused animals that were supposed to be taken care of while the Katrina victims rebuild their lives. OH, BY THE WAY, THE HANSONS ARE WHITE! let's see your protests now in good ole Louisiana, where the police block Black people from fleeing the hurricane blasted city of New Orleans, with guns no less. I bet they would have let the animals pass. Where are you? Where are your protests against the hansons that will probably only serve a year in jail? bigots!

Posted by: Jake B | August 31, 2007 08:07 PM

I WONDER IF MV WAS "TAUGHT" THAT HANGING, DROWNING, AND ELECTROCUTING ANIMALS WAS "WRONG". PAHHHHLLLEEEEZ. I DON'T THINK MV IS "RETARDED" SO MUCH AS HE IS VICIOUS AND UNEDUCATED. EXCUSES, EXCUSES. THERES NO CREDIBLE EXCUSE FOR HIS HEINOUS KILLING JUST IGNORANT OPINIONS. BAN MV FOR LIFE FOR HIS "TERRIBLE" AND SAVAGE LIKE BEHAVIOR. BUT HE'S FOUND JEEEESSSSUUUUSS!

Posted by: SATINKA | September 1, 2007 12:42 AM

Thank you, Ann, for telling these people what they need to hear. Hating Michael Vick is not the answer.

Posted by: John | September 1, 2007 12:53 AM

OK. So he found Jesus. I didn't know he was lost... What a bunch of crap. They always "find" God or Jesus or religion when they are caught.

To Vick#1, why do dogs have teeth. Same reason you do, idiot, to chew your food.

To Ann and Kelly and all others who have to bring up this really--getting older by the minute--subject. Really tired of your racist shit. (Because he is black, etc.) Quit playing that race card, you're so persecuted, yadda yadda yadda. I am a Steeler fan. If Ben Roethlisberger did the same as Vick, I would be just as angry. You all have to constantly revert back to the race crap. You are the cause of the racism. You are still angry at white people for the slavery way back, oh, around 150 years ago.

This has nothing to do with race, get it? Or should I just say that you can take the boy outta the hood but can't take the hood outta the boy. There, does that make you happy?

To Marlon Reed--the war in Iraq to protect us from terrorism? Boy, are you brainwashed. You need to listen to Ron Paul, who is running for president. Go to his website. ronpaul2008.com

And to all of you who come to this blog to condemn PETA and put us "animal nuts" down, go somewhere else. Do I care more about animals than humans. Well, yeah, mostly I do. "Mankind" is such of an oxymoron. Man is cruel to animals in so many ways.

Clubbing baby seals in Canada; shooting wolves in Alaska and now in Idaho and Wyoming (wolves have never killed a human, not once); mutilating sheep in Australia and then shipping them to the Middle East to get tortured, beat up, and then their throats slit; fur farms; circuses; rodeos; hunting; fishing; and most of all, the slaughterhouses. Just so humans can chow down on decomposing animal carcasses.

"We are the living graves of murdered beasts, slaughtered to satisfy our appetites." George Bernard Shaw.

But this blog is about Vick. And the "sport" of dogfighting. (I think some idiot actually called it a sport in one of the responses.)

Hopefully, this will pressure the NFL, NBA, etc. to adjust their policies regarding both animal abuse and domestic abuse to ZERO tolerance.

Also, I'd like to know what Deon Sanders knows. He stated that quite a few players are involved in dogfighting. Why is this not being pursued? Well, if they are smart, these other players will immediately cease this activity.

Remember, all professional leagues have rules about GAMBLING. This in and of itself should be reason enough to ban Vick from playing for life. Anybody remember Pete Rose? He was ONLY gambling.

Posted by: Cathy S | September 1, 2007 01:32 PM

I have lost sleep over the Michael Vick case. The souls of the dead dogs have haunted me. And I didn't even have anything to do with their deaths. My heart breaks that the world they saw was cruel and horrible. Dogs should see a loving world, where they go for long walks in the park, play fetch, take naps, run, romp and play daily. Vick didn't apologize for the dead souls of the dogs he killed. He said he made a "mistake." No, he chose a life of cruelty. He has an illness, a sickness, that most of us cannot understand. Why should we believe that overnight he realizes this is wrong and he found Jesus? I don't. My question to the PETA experts is can this man be rehabilitated? Otherwise, he'll get out of prison and start over again. Only Vick knows if he's truly sorry. Hey Vick, donate a significant amount to PETA, then maybe I'll believe you. Until then, God help you.

Posted by: Lisa Hoogervorst | September 1, 2007 03:19 PM

Jay Wilkens:

First and foremost what Michael Vick did is illegal and a felony.

All the things you say about God are correct, but I am not God and I hope he BURNS IN HELL FOR WHAT HE DID TO THOSE POOR DOGS.

Posted by: Mirna | September 1, 2007 06:20 PM

Hey Jay Wilkens, that will be between myself and my God then k? You just keep on believe little Mikey and let those of us who don't believe him fight for the rights of the defenseless. Why do people like you think that everyone must feel the same as you? I dispise Michael Vick, DMX and anyone else who abuses or tortures animals. Actually Mr. Wilkens, I DO put animals above certain so-called humans such as Michael Vick. That is my choice and you can't do a thing about it can you. This is not an ignorant blog, it is a blog for many of us to show support for the animals (unfortunately it's also a place for people like you and some who only want to cause trouble to come too). I would love to see peta also take a swing at mtv to stop any videos or promotions by DMX right now or they may have already.

Posted by: sherri | September 1, 2007 07:35 PM

I am personally not an animal lover,but I would not intentionally harm animals. I am and will continue to be a Michael Vick fan. I think he has too much talent not to be on the football field. He made a mistake. Those of you who are "Vick bashing" have probably made even worse mistakes but no one knows about them. I believe his apology. Of course he hates he got caught, who doesn't,but there are MUCH MORE IMPORTANT WORLD ISSUES THAN MICHAEL VICK KILLING SOME MEAN A#* PIT BULLS. I live in a city where these dogs along with Rottweilers have killed children so forgive me if I am not remorseful.I am scared of dogs for this reason and will not allow my children to be around them. I have never seen or read what PETA has to say when animals harm people. I place more value on people than I do animals. I don't care if you share my opinion or not but you know I am RIGHT. All of you so called CHRISTIANS who have been taught forgiveness and thou shall not judge are the first to judge someone like Michael Vick. How about that!! Football will be boring without Vick playing. He has done wrong, I agree. He has also apologized. LET IT GO. As for the Falcons, they are crazy to allow PETA to control their actions of whether or not to release Michael Vick. I think it will be the biggest mistake they make in franchise history. I am from Georgia and I know the Falcons attendence was never greater until they acquired a great athlete.

Posted by: Teresa Sims | September 2, 2007 11:23 AM

THE ANIMALS OF THE WORLD EXIST FOR THEIR OWN REASONS. THEY WERE NOT MADE FOR HUMANS ANY MORE THAN BLACK PEOPLE WERE MADE FOR WHITES, OR WOMEN FOR MEN-----ALICE WALKER

GO VEGAN!

Posted by: SATINKA | September 2, 2007 02:15 PM

To Mirna:

You hope he burns in hell. Is that really an intelligent and loving Christian answer? The apostle Paul himself was a vicious murderer of innocent Christians, and was forgiven and redemmed by God. Wishing Mr Vick burn in hell only continues the hateful actions he started, and by allowing him to evoke that emotion within you, you ultimately allow the evil he started to continue.

Just remember, in other developed countries larger than us, they view us a sadistic savages for killing and eating cows. I only hope that as a human you are big enough to break the cycle of hatred instead of continuing it. If you believe in God, he is the one that teaches us the way to behave, and he tells us to imitate his love. If we do not attempt to do so, we risk being judged by him.
Not being perfect like God does not give us a free pass to not try, much like not being ready to be a parent doesn't give us the right to give up.

To Sherri:
I believe in your big heart, because it takes one to have the strong emotion you have for these animals. But there is no animal life above a human life, for God has made us in his image. You are free to do and think as you please. God, however, is not your God, he is everyones God, including Mr Vick. Being that you do not know Mr Vick personally, you are merely judging him on one horrible choice in life.Mr Vick has also unselfishly donated millions of dollars to underpriveleged children and shooting victims families. Should these acts be totally forgotten because he had a wicked vice?

Kings have killed men so they could sleep with their wives, and yet still recieved God's love and forgiveness. If we continue to fancy our form of justice above his, we all fail, because we can't read hearts. In the end, it is only those who do not attempt to repent who recieve punishment. Hating an individuals actions are one thing... But hating the human is a sad way to cope with errors. Imagine if Vick was a close relative of yours. Would you turn on him this harshly? Because ultimately we are all related, and losing one human is a terrible thing.
But your opnions are yours and continue to express them. I can tell you that your sentiments are valuable, but in the end, you will find that despising people will lead to having so much hatred in your life, that you will wish you had made the choice to try and love and forgive. Do you despise George Bush for leading 1000s of people to their death for oil? They believed they were dying for a greater good. Do you despise our government for their failure in helping Katrina victims? They were defensesless. Do you despise those that steal? What if they steal to feed their children? Are they so evil then?
Mr Vick may yet prove himself more righteous than any of us. We cannot tell the future. But if we don't teach love of all, even our enemies, we continue tradition that allows misguided people like Vick to exist.

Posted by: Jay Wilkens | September 2, 2007 04:00 PM

Actually Teresa Sims I do NOT believe you to be right so do not speak for me, thank you very much. Also, PETA is not dictating anything it's the power of the people with PETA and the fans of the NFL. A small few appear to think as you do but as angry as people are right now the NFL would be nuts to "let it go" and they know it. Why do you feel it necessary to try and tell people how to feel? I do not intend to "let it go" now nor after sentencing and even down the road if the NFL gets stupid and decides to let him play again. Since you don't really appear to care about animals I question why you are even here except to tell everyone how wrong you think they are and how great you think you are.

Posted by: sherri | September 2, 2007 04:32 PM

YOU know I was curious to where this obsessive love for dogs came from, I searched and searched and to all you degenerates and sane people who want to know log on to ask.com and type in YAKUB subtitled ABRAHAM and it will let you know where this eternal love comes from.

Posted by: Anonymous | September 3, 2007 01:31 AM

I agree with those who've pointed out that any person who could treat other living beings so viciously, not once but many times over several years, has the kind of mental problems which will make him a threat to society for the rest of his life. Let him play football (a dumb, brutal game anyway) later, but make sure he's always wearing one of those electronic felon's bracelets as well as his uniform.

Posted by: James | September 3, 2007 05:57 AM

Jay Wilkens: If he donated money to help others then hey that's a great thing. However, NO, it does not let him off of the hook for what he has done now. Also, you are exactly right in that I can believe as I choose and I choose to put animal life above Michael Vick and anyone else involved in the abuse/torture of animals. Thanks for your permission to do so.

Posted by: sherri | September 3, 2007 07:50 AM

Yeah!!!!!!!!! GO MICHAEL VICK! Michael Vick is the best!! I hope you really accepted the LORD! Im your biggest fan! I dont care what these people say just remember I am your biggest fan! If you really accepted God then I'll see you in heaven.

Posted by: DeeJay (The Future Michael Vick and Michael Jordan) | September 3, 2007 03:18 PM

Hi Teresa, If you follow the PETA website, you must know (contrary to what you wrote) that PETA always notes--and includes in its statistics--how many people have been killed or harmed by animals--animals who are being abused, mistreated, or whose natural predatory instincts are enhanced by owners who seek to use them as weapons. There is no one specific breed of dog known for aggression, but there are types of owners and certified trainers known for building up aggression in dog breeds, almost always big, muscular breeds. On the other hand, spaniels and similar smaller breeds may bite a stranger, and the victim will never report it because the bite from a small dog usually causes minor damage. It's smart to make children wary of dogs they don't know, as any animal may react negatively for a wide variety of reasons, but it is unwise to make your children afraid of dogs, as they will encounter them all their lives, and like anything else, must learn to deal with their presence in our urban environments. The attention given to the egregious behaviour of any celebrity like Michael Vick--whose influence and power over the minds of the public and our children through being a spokesperson for sportswear or athletic prowess is incalculable--cannot diminish. People who are set up, or set themselves up for public attention become responsible for the behaviour they exhibit--I think most of them know this. So, rather than demand that we all "let it go" and "give Vick a break" because he put Georgia on the sports map, you might want to consider the larger consequences of his behaviour, and communicate it to your own children.

Posted by: Cynthia | September 3, 2007 04:46 PM

he shouldnt have told on every one else what they do is their business!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous | September 4, 2007 12:06 PM

Get a life! Let's talk about the poor innocent kids being killed in urban communities each day or the US soldiers that are getting assassinated while we talk about the very same dogs that U freaks are probably sleeping with....I've seen the videos.... Get a life!

Posted by: HITMAN414 | September 4, 2007 02:49 PM

You people are no better than he his. Some of these comments are something else. I bet none of you people ever made a mistake in your lives. You have always been little angels and done whats right. Come on give me a break. Yeah it was wrong what he did, but people make mistakes, lord knows I have made mine, but to say hang him, let him burn in hell, and stupid stuff like that is just crazy. Thats makes you no better than what he did.

Posted by: Eagleman | September 4, 2007 04:33 PM

My heart breaks everytime I think of the pain that these innocent animals went through.I become so enraged when I see that people don't see how wrong this was.He is a real piece a crap and I hope he feels for one second the pain and suffering those wonderful animals had to endure.It terrifies me that anyone would want him back in the NFL or to get out of serving time.What he did was illegal...period.I dont care who he is.And he can put his money where his mouth is and help animal rights!

Posted by: Hayley | September 4, 2007 04:58 PM

HE IS YOUR FRIEND, YOUR PARTNER, YOUR DEFENDER, YOUR DOG.
YOU ARE HIS LIFE, HIS LOVE, HIS LEADER.

HE WILL BE YOURS, FAITHFUL AND TRUE, TO THE LAST BEAT OF HIS HEART.

YOU OWE IT TO HIM TO BE WORTHY OF SUCH DEVOTION

Posted by: Mirna | September 5, 2007 11:47 AM

"MISTAKE" ???????? WHAT UNEDUCATED, IDIOT "ANONYMOUS" & "EAGLEMAN" ARE. THE GROWN SAVAGE HANGED, DROWNED, ELECTROCUTED, SLAMMED THESE DOGS TO THEIR DEATH. YOU CAN BET I'LL MAKE IT MY BUSINESS.
BTW, HITMAN414, THE REASON YOU ARE TRYING TO DEFEND MV IS BECAUSE YOU LIKE WATCHING THOSE "VIDEOS" YOUR TALKING ABOUT HUH. YOURE JUST AS SICK AND TWISTED AS YOUR SAVAGE HERO.

Anyone who is trying to make MV heinous killing a racial/cultural & or "deep south" excuse for his barbaric behavior:

"THE ANIMALS OF THE WORLD EXISTFOR THEIR OWN REASONS. THEY WERE NOT MADE FOR HUMANS ANY MORE THAN BLACK PEOPLE WERE MADE FOR WHITES, OR WOMEN FOR MEN"---ALICE WALKER black woman novelist and author of The Color Purple

AGAIN MV IS A SICK PERSON, PEOPLE NORMALLY DO NOT ACT OUT LIKE THAT UNLESS THERE IS SOME DEEP PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM WITH THEM. TYRING TO DEFEND THEM UNDER THE GUISE OF RACISM/CULTURAL & OR "DEEP SOUTH" THING IS A PRETTY PATHETIC ARGUMENT, INFACT IT ISN'T EVEN AN ARGUMENT SO MUCH AS AN IGNORANT OPINION. IT'S AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE DEEP SOUTH COMMUNITY. DON'T LET MV BE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF WHAT THE DEEP SOUTH IS. MV IS NOT ACTING OUT A CULTURAL BEHAVIOR BUT MORE OF A SUB CULTURAL DESPICABLE BEHAVIOR. HOLDING MV ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS ACTIONS IS THE RIGHT THING NOT A RACIAL THING. WE ALL SHOULD PUT THE PRESSURE ON ANY SORT OF "ANIMAL SPORT" AND YES, ABSOLUTELY THAT INCLUDES HUNTING. PARTICIPATING IN THESE DESPICABLE KILLING OF ANIMALS IN THE NAME OF "TRADITION" AND "CULTURE" AND ANY OTHER EXCUSE TO SHOOT, HANG, KILL, OR MAIM SHOULD NO LONGER BE TOLERATED PERIOD. NO EXCUSES, 0 TOLERANCE. TRYING TO DEFEND MV BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN LOOSES CREDIBILITY OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY WHEN TRYING TO FIGHT GENUINE RACIST INJUSTICES, IT ALSO SENDS THE WRONG MESSAGE TO THE KIDS WHO ARE TRYING JUST TO SURVIVE IN TODAYS WORLD.

GO VEGAN!

Posted by: SATINKA | September 5, 2007 02:24 PM

I think Vick should have killed more dogs, those f'ing pitbulls are just a nuisance to society....FREE VICK!!!! He still has a job left to do.

Posted by: Mickey McCollum | September 6, 2007 12:53 AM

Questions:
1. Would Vick be off the hook if he had put the dogs to sleep quietly?
2. Are humans more important than animals?
3. Can we take the word "entertainment" off the line and put the word "greed" instead?
4. Isn't money the bottom line?

I think Michael is wrong, but we all have to sweep around or front door as well. We all pay for some type of entertainment one way or the other no matter what the cost.

Posted by: jayd | September 6, 2007 12:49 PM

Does anyone realise the PETA is an organisation that is based fundamentally on brainwashing? They tell you not to drink cow's milk because it's 60% puss. That is meant to gross you out and have you stop for reasons other than their "animal rights" agenda. And remember the "Holocaust on your Plate" campaign? Pictures of dead chickens beside pictures of dead Jews? Let's compare the worst atrocity in mankind's history to the consumption of chickens. Grossing people out to get them to do what you want isn't allowing people to make a decision. It's brainwashing them into thinking what you want. PETA should team up with those anti-abortion people who allow their small children to hold protest signs that they don't know the meaning of.

Posted by: shawn | September 6, 2007 11:23 PM

look, I cannot even read the full stories about what happened to those poor dogs because it breaks my heart. He should not be allowed back in football, kids look up to athletes and he did not set a good example. What worries me though is what kind of a person can watch an animal suffer like that and not have remorse. Serial killers often torture animals before they move on to humans. I am not a PETA fan but, I am a zoologist and an animal lover. There could be a serendipitous effect from this in the form of stronger laws. It is unbelievably heart wrenching what happened to these poor babies but maybe because of the exposure, stronger laws and harsher punishments will result. Please take the time to petition your lawmakers for this.

Posted by: MArni | September 7, 2007 12:29 AM

Sherri,
GOD put humans in charge of taking care of all his creatures... If you think these deplorable actions are run of the mill, unimportant or ignored then you do not understand our role as Christians. Ignorance is not bliss!! Humans need to set a standard for care of the animals whose land we have overrun and who have been domesticated. Just grow up and use the brain GOD gave you. THERE IS NO EXCUSE!!! F@*% FOOTBALL. It's a game, comprende? TCOB!! We, as humans chose to take on this responsibility period. A big part of being human is being HUMANE!!! and that goes for ALL of Gods' creatures. Who are you to say one is more important than the other. I would instinctively give my life for my child yet my instinct and reflexes, would also be to put my dogs ahead of myself, because I have accepted the responsibility of caring for them. Just be reasonable. Any way you slice it.. black, white, all these racist accusations are ridiculous...It's WRONG. YOU need to accept the consequences and "let it go". Some things are not worth defending, and make you look stupid trying to do so.

Posted by: Anonymous | September 7, 2007 12:55 AM

I'm only 12. I think that michael vick should let a pitbull attack him.
Those dogs didn't deserve to be fought or killied.
I rember one day when i was on youtube and iwas looking for abuse and i came across this video about pitbulls and it showedthis one dog that michael vick tought to fought and they showed that after math and my gosh the poor little dogs face was ripped to shreds =(.
i dont belive him that he says sorry hes an *** whole.

Posted by: sommer marders | September 9, 2007 07:45 PM

Vick will make some large burly guy a very nice girlfriend while in the big house.

Posted by: Kathleen | September 11, 2007 03:19 AM

who's to call the pot black? mike made a mistake,but who are we to judge look at your life an tell me if you have done no wronge.mike do what you know best forget obout the rest.everybody looking down on you ,but you know where you stand. you are the man in the N-F-L. keep it real.

Posted by: dee nice | September 12, 2007 12:31 AM

I think personally that the dog fighting was harsh but we all can 4 give Vick for his actions he apoligezed to the world and i know that he would do better I Still Like VICK

Posted by: Tri'Micah | September 12, 2007 03:02 PM

Get over it already! Who the hell are you people who are too good to forgive. If God came to this earth right now and believe that Vick was truly sorry he would except him in his Kingdom. But leave you haters here to burn because your hearts are cold and tainted. You could not have loved those dogs so much to only hate a man that God put here for what ever reason. God doesn't make mistakes, everything he does,it's done for a reason I believe that most of you all don't get the big picture, which is to teach forgiveness. So go to church and read the bible, learn to love than to hate. The man made a terrible mistake and he will forever be remained of it, but him and God should be dealing with it. Deal with the 12 yr old that can use bad words to express her or his feelings. POTTY MOUTH

Posted by: Keisha Cole | September 17, 2007 04:54 PM

Everyone needs to now beg Judge Hudson to re-read the indictment against Vick just before he passes his sentence down in December. If he re-reads what went on and the horrific things down to defenseless dogs then he has to give Vick the worst punishment within his power. Please, everyone, contact Judge Henry Hudson. He can make the difference in this case - he can send a clear and precise message. He can stand up for all of the animals who will be forced into dog fighting. Please write or call.

Posted by: Lori Burger | September 18, 2007 01:40 PM

Vick has nothing to apologize for. PETA and USHS are the biggest hyprocrites regarding protection of animals with their "humane killing" of these poor dogs. Instead of the PETA lover asking the NFL to add a clause regarding players not being involved with dog fighting, why they do not lobby to place a clause regarding family violence. I believe that ignorance is the biggest threat in any society and with organizations that take advantage of it, like PETA and USHS. The great American Pitbull Terrier was bred for fighting other animals but not to attack people. To see how ignorant people like the people from the animal shelter give their own ignorant personal opinion, makes me sad.

Posted by: Daniel Fuentes | September 18, 2007 08:16 PM

Hey leave the guy alone.... he is a good person... everyone makes mistakes ... his just happened to be a lot more publicized because he is famous... there a good people in the world and some of them just have to make bad decisions in order to better their situation... if you dont know the guy personally do not say all this bad stuff about him... it could have been you... Dont hate the player hate the game... and Mike Vick if you ever read this... you still have fans

Posted by: Steven Homem | September 18, 2007 10:32 PM

Okay what Micheal Vick did was deffinatly wrong but why should he donate millions to the fight against dogfighting...no matter how much money he donates dogfighting isnt going to stop and asking him to tell names of others thats snitching!

Posted by: Megan | September 21, 2007 08:52 PM

so you let a 12 year old post an obsenity on your board. when are you going to give the white criminals equal time? hypocPolice Say Man Fed Cats to His Pit Bulls
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A man captured neighborhood cats and kittens and fed them live to his pit bulls, authorities said Thursday. Tye Hilmo, 21, was charged Thursday with aggravated cruelty to animals.

Hilmo was already in jail on drug, firearm and probation violation charges, Gwinnett County sheriff's spokeswoman Stacey Bourbonnais said.

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Tye Hilmo is shown Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in this photo provided by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department via the The Journal & Constitution. According to authorities, Hilmo, 21, captured neighborhood cats and kittens and fed them live to his pit bulls. He is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. (AP Photo/Sheriff's Department via the The Journal & Constitution, Tye Hilmo)

The new warrant charges that Hilmo "did give injured live cats and kittens to his pit bull dogs and let the pit bulls kill the already injured cats and kittens. Hilmo would capture and injure neighborhood cats for this purpose."

He was arrested Sept. 10 after investigators serving a search warrant on his house found guns and two pounds of marijuana, Bourbonnais said. He has been jailed since then.

Authorities found the bodies of two kittens near Hilmo's residence. Bourbonnais said they also found a gruesome image on Hilmo's cell phone: a picture of one of his pit bulls and one of the mauled, dead kittens, and beneath picture a caption that says "Good Dog."

"It's pretty disturbing," Bourbonnais said.

The initial tip about Hilmo indicated he may be feeding kittens and cats to his dogs to prepare the dogs for fighting, but no dogfighting charges have been leveled against Hilmo, Bourbonnais said.

Sheriff's officials could not immediately say whether Hilmo has an attorney.

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He's been called the "Godfather of dog fighting," the "dog fighting don," and even the "Babe Ruth of dog fighting." Since March 9, Floyd Boudreaux is being called something else: an accused felon. On that day Louisiana State Police arrested Boudreaux, one of the most infamous dog fighters and breeders in the United States, along with his son Guy.

The arrests, which sent shock waves through the dog fighting world, were the culmination of a three-month effort by state and federal law enforcement agents, The Humane Society of the United States and the Louisiana SPCA.

Father and son were both charged with 57 felony counts of dog fighting and two counts of animal cruelty, following an early morning raid on Boudreaux's property in Broussard, Louisiana.

In addition to the state felony charges, Boudreaux and his son Guy could face federal charges for selling and transporting fighting dogs across state lines. All told, they might spend a total of ten years in prison for each of the 57 charges. For 70-year-old Floyd Boudreaux, that might as well be a life sentence.

Scarred Bodies and Temperaments

What investigators found on Boudreaux's property is typical of serious fighting dog operations: row after row of pit bulls, each tethered by a heavy chain to a small, ramshackle hut. Several sad-faced dogs bore a medley of deep scars on their muzzles and limbs, the hallmark of hardened fighting dogs.

Elsewhere in the compound, investigators found wooden ramps and treadmills, commonly used to train dogs in strength and endurance.

Laura Maloney, Louisiana SPCA director, said it was heartbreaking to see the dogs tethered outside in rows of five, wearing grooves into the muddy ground at the limit of their chains. Although most of the animals were healthy in spite of their scars, several were extremely aggressive. Because of their unsuitability for adoption, all of the adult dogs had to be euthanized.

Implications for The Shady World of Dog Fighting

What distinguished this bust from any other in recent years are its implications, both immediate and longstanding, for the world of dog fighting. Boudreaux is more than a backyard breeder—he is one of the main purveyors of some of the world's top fighting dog lines.

According to Sandy Christiansen, regional coordinator for HSUS's Southeast Regional Office, "Virtually every major bloodline of fighting dogs has the Boudreaux name somewhere in the pedigree. This guy's influence on the world of animal fighting has been huge."

More than any other person, Boudreaux has shaped the profile of the modern fighting dog. Specifically bred for maximum "gameness" (a determination to fight on, even in the face of certain death), dogs from the Boudreaux line are considered top-notch animals in the fighting world, fetching prices up to $10,000.

It's a quality that brought Boudreaux-bred dogs accolades from dog fighting enthusiasts, but little else. Even the most revered fighting dog lives the majority of his lonely life at the end of a short chain, with no social interaction save grim excursions to the fighting pit or breeding stand.

A Broussard neighbor said, "What bothers me the most is that they're on three-foot chains. Big, heavy chains. They spend their life under a chicken coop on a chain. That is not a life...that's horrible."

Posted by: Jake B | September 23, 2007 04:35 PM

it´s terrible, inhuman, unethical, it´s homocide and only we can stop that we need to take action and make people understand this is not the way cruelty is not a sport.

Posted by: carolina velasquez | September 24, 2007 10:22 AM

Some of you have some serious issues. People eat dogs in other countries and you all are making it seem like this is the worst crime any human can commit. I'm not defending him, I'm just saying you all need to first get a life, and stop judging people. Michael Vick doesn't need anyone to forgive him but God, because if God forgives him he will be fine and none of us will matter so like the bible says, " he without sin cast the first stone." It really is not the end of the world.

Posted by: Anonymous | September 24, 2007 12:02 PM

All I can say is that I cannot feel too much pity for Vick. Out of the thousands of ball players in every state in this nation, I am sure that we all know Vick isn't the one and only league player who engaged in or sponsored illegal dog fighting. Unfortunately, for him, he is the only Black Man with over a million dollars contract to get caught in the act and I am sure by now, most blacks know the routine. Sure! whites will allow you to get a piece of what they consider their '"Pie in the Sky" but let a Black man once step out of line, and they will hunt you down like a dog and destroy your life -Judge, Jury, Executioner!

Yes, most Blacks hate Godless Whites and hate their racist attitudes and their hypocrisy, and No. we should not judge Vick for to judge is to be judged by our father in heaven when judgement day comes. I will however say that I for one, cannot summon up too much pity for Vick, God chose to bless him with extraordinary finances and what did this jerk do, he decided to throw away what millions of people would give their arm and leg to have. Stupidity at its utmost!! to put it mildly!

When I think of all those starving children and parents in Africa, all of the people who are homeless, all of the people of his own race who are suffering, all of the poverty stricken black communities in every state in America, some who don't even have decent supermarkets for parents to buy fresh produce, communites where young black men can't find jobs, communities that have no recreation centers to keep our young men off the streets. When I think of how much good he could have done with those million dollar contracts to help his own people yet the only thing he could think of to do with what God blessed him with was to use what he was blessed with to torture animals, it makes me sad! Sad that so many of our young black men don't use the common sense that they were born with after all these years, many still have yet to pick up a Bible to learn God's laws and his intent for us as a nation! The scriptures were written for a reason, to use as a guide in the things we should and should not do in life!

No its not for us as Blacks to judge Vick. Leave that for your white counterparts, as they seem to revel in it and do it so well! Yes! what Vick did was stupid and Jackassinine! but its not for us as Blacks to be his jury as he inevitably will have to wrestle with his own conscience and deal with his father in heaven in his own way and in his own time.

Sadly, there are many of Blacks who work hard to gain the respect of others, then there are those who work at it so little, inevitably to lose it!

Posted by: P. Kai | September 25, 2007 07:54 PM

I think that michael vick should not be sent to prison. Dog fighting is a sport just like football or hunting and should be legal. I think it is fun to watch and michael vick is the man in my oppinion and peta sucks.

Posted by: Pat base | September 25, 2007 11:54 PM

We think that you all smell
if you like dog fightening why would you want to hurt a lovely animal such as a dog!!

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Posted by: Zoe& Katie | September 27, 2007 05:03 AM

What ever he is just sorry he makes me sick

Posted by: Hailey | September 28, 2007 09:14 AM

okay for all those who think dogfighting is a sport like hunting GET A LIFE!!! your just as big of an idiot as stephon marbury who said it before you did I am a long time hunter and ive been playing football since i was 7 how does dogfighting qualify as a sport? i have seen what happens to the dogs its horrible. dogfighitng is inhumane and un called for. PAT BASE get your facts together dont repeat something that someone said on tv over a month ago!!!!

Posted by: Jarred | September 28, 2007 11:13 AM

Dog fighting is terrible, and Vic is a horrid human being for doing what he did. He'd still be doing it if someone didn't catch him. On the flip side, how about we take all the dogs away from Vic and send them to Ingrid so she can Euthanize them in the back of a van and dump them in a dumpster??? Sick.

Posted by: Aimee | October 2, 2007 01:39 AM

u know what he is only sorry cause he got caught he is a pease of S**t and i am not the only one wno thinks that about him! he is probally laughing right now cause he thinks he is gonna get off of this but i hope people stand up and speak for these animals!

Posted by: nichelle | October 2, 2007 02:48 PM

I think this world is coming to an end.Fu*k all dog fighters.And just cuz Vick plays football dont mean he aint a dirty dog fighting nig**er. Theres more behind dog fighting than most think. So much pain you wouldnt even believe. These dogs are beaten,starved,fed gun powder and illegal drugs. And you think thats ok?And after all that suffering their locked in a cage with another dog and FORCED to fight for their lives!The sad part is the more fortunate dogs are the ones that die fighting and not after the fight. These dogs could be set on fire,locked in a closet to bleed to death,thrown in a dumpser,or eaten by another dog.If you dont think thats sick u got problems.I think scum bags that fight dogs need to get a real penalty. Cover them in grease and put them in a cage with a hungry pissed off dog. Let them feel the pain. People who fight helpless dogs need to get a life! Ya Im ganna keep dissin u dog fighters!What happened to DOG A MANS BEST FRIEND? Ill tell you what happend. Man gives the life of their best friend! Aint that fucked up? Have you forgotten what dog has done for us? They use to be soldiers in OUR war, they give sight to the blind, they protect their families, they give love and friendship!! And what do you do in return?You KILL them!Its illegal for a reason. And Im telling you if you dont get caught now trust me when you die you will.

Posted by: Ciara | November 20, 2007 10:08 PM

It is so important that we recognize what life means. I don't have reason to bash Michael Vick, PETA and animal activist are doing a great job. Either you have love within your hearts or hatred. I feel at this point it is not about the animals, but capitalism and monetary gain. I trust in God and only He can be the judge, of all sins. If you are a person of virtue think before you speak, because I promise you all will reap what they sow. It is easy to stomp a man when he is down, I challenge you to lift him up. This world is so full of hatred towards anything or any one that is indifferent. We have greater battles to win, such as; war, hunger, drugs, homelessness, poverty, HIV, and terrorism. This is a society that is quick to judge and remain in disbelief. I am here to warn all of you, be careful how you treat and demean your fellowman. God is of love, he is a good God, and good is God! May he have mercy and continue to work in Michael Vicks life. Who should we be to doubt or criticize that man, even in your disbelief. I will pray for the animals who are now in the hands of PETA and seem to be a pond for monetary gains. Why fret over the ones lost to the ignorance of others. If you really love animals think of ways to educate and prevent this from happening again. I will always forgive, although I may never forget. It is love that motivates my words, and my actions. Please think and be wise, for many are stupid, bias, prejudice, and have hatred within. I pray for you and hope you are not the next one on CNN or the local news. God be with you, Robin Whitehead CEO, SAP
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Posted by: Robin Whitehead | November 26, 2007 08:36 PM

I'm a child and I still know that that is so wrong. Can you ecspect me or anyone else to think that there is a good side to him.The things what he did to those pore animals are just crule and idiotic.I'm an ANIMAL LOVER andI fell bad for the Dogs that only get fed once a day, just think how bad I feel for his dog.Some times I wish all his dogs would have tened on him and killed him!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: samantha | December 27, 2008 11:09 PM