Give it up....we're talking about a man's life and career over some dam dogs. Dont get me wrong i love dogs but I'll put a person's life b4 any dog. Yall need to get ur priorities straight.

Posted by: Anonymous | December 10, 2007 01:34 PM

please find a way to monitor this person.

Posted by: Rebecca | December 10, 2007 02:07 PM

I was initially disappointed with only 23 months, but after reading here that it is nearly twice as much time as recommended by prosecutors, I guess I should be glad.

Still, it's very disheartening to read in the news wire stories of these people (I won't say idiots) that are supporting this murderer.

Not to mention the people lining up to take a tour of Vick's house now that it's on the market. I dunno, did they let people take a tour of Bundy Drive after the OJ thing?

We still have a way to go in making people remember the victims here.

The dogs...the ones that were tortured and killed and the ones that will be euthanized because they will not be able to be placed in a loving home.

Don't know what my point is really. I guess it's "PETA, keep on truckin'" for those who can't speak for themselves.

Posted by: Tamara | December 10, 2007 02:19 PM

LIFE TIME BAN!! And to all those F*****s we read about in the newspapers and posted on your sites and to the ones happening right here in our own cities and towns should get a prison term, period.!! Anyone who thinks it's ok to torture and murder innocent animals must do time (like you would in a case of a human murder) in order to get the message accoss or this will always be like the revolving door. Yes it will still happen by the crazy few but at least they may think twice! Laws need to change to at least make it somewhat of a safer place we all can enjoy living in.

Posted by: Carla | December 10, 2007 02:49 PM

I heard that PETA was considering having Michael Vick do ads against dog fighting - I think that is a great idea - who better? He needs an opportunity to redeem himself and he could make a difference. The people who engage in dog fighting don't read PETA ads, but they will listen to Michael Vick, fallen hero.

He received a worse sentence than Mary winkler who shot her husband in the back.

Posted by: Annie | December 10, 2007 03:09 PM

I suppose we should be glad that animal abuse, in this case, was not tolerated and these guys did not get off so lightly. I understand that most of the dogs are going to get a second chance. So at least for some there was a happy ending.

Posted by: Maureen | December 10, 2007 03:27 PM

23 months? Totally insufficient considering the crime. If what he did to his tragic victims cannot be done to him, then at least put this putrid piece of trash away for life. As for those who respond to this bemoaning the fate of humans instead of animals, I suggest you go to a website for that purpose. This is about animals so take your misplaced concerned to another site. You reap what you sow.

Posted by: Avenging Angel | December 10, 2007 03:38 PM

1. duuuuuuur yall are racist!@! if he were wite u would not care!!!

2. I care more about peeple than some dam dogs. which means we should be abel to do watever we want to dogs with no conseqences!!@ DUUUUUUHh

3. i bet u are wareing leather!! get a lifE!!!!!!11

To the anti-animal rights idiots who for some reason are OBSESSED with this website-- now the stupidest comments we'll be getting here today are over and done with, so there's no need to ask your mommy to type them out for you. Congratulations--now you have more time to sit around and drool while patting yourself on the back for being such a great humanitarian!

Posted by: Canaduck | December 10, 2007 03:38 PM

Anonymous, all life is important. If you use the argument that animal life is more important than human life, then you have to start categorizing human life as well. Which humans are more important than others? Are the intelligent humans prioritized over the average humans? Are humans that are wealthy more important than the average middle class person?

You to be really careful when you start to stay stuff like that.

Posted by: Jaclyn | December 10, 2007 03:43 PM

I wish Vic would learn empathy for animals. A person who can abuse animals is not fit to walk the streets. I consider Vic and anyone who hurts animals bullies and capable of hurting people, as well. What's wrong with these bullies? Don't they get enough love?

Posted by: Pamela | December 10, 2007 03:45 PM

guess I should change it to peta.gov

Posted by: Caboose | December 10, 2007 03:47 PM

note the coward posting as anoymus:

Mortgage the trailer you live in and watch the HBO segment on subhumans like Vick that think fighting dogs is ok.

There is a segemnt that shows
a lab puppy put in a cage as "practice" for a fighting pit, Thge Pit Bull tears this poor pup to death.

F*** you, F*** Vick and people that believe as you do. He had it coming.

I was in special services in 'Nam and saw things civilized people should never see.

It's not sport if your prey can't hunt you at the same time.

Posted by: Garry Pugh | December 10, 2007 03:52 PM

This whole situation is just out of hand. I understand and do not approve of dog fighting, but what people need to understand is that an animal is exactly that...an ANIMAL. Dogs are bread to serve a purpose for the most part. Most of the dogs that are bread for dog fighting are only good for dog fighting. Even if most of the dogs are released to find potential owners, the dogs already have the instinct to kill!! So what do you do? Wait for them to bite someone before action is taken against the animal? The dogs should be put to sleep in a humane way (much like the humane society does when an animal is not adopted) to prevent such things from happening. And with Vick getting 23 months, thats MORE than enough justice if not excessive. There was no need for animal rights activists to attempt to embarrass Vick by protesting outside the court room. It just made them look ignorant. They just need to understand that everything has a purpose in life including animals. Animals WILL BE EATEN for human survival. Not everyone is a vegeterian!!

Posted by: rg | December 10, 2007 03:58 PM

This is sad how you guys kept trying to ruin this mans life. people get less time raping a teenager or child,drunk driving,hit and runs and those are human beings, PETA is an horrible cant wait till Vick gets out. Now the question is if he was white would he being punished the same way...that answer is NO.

Posted by: Jason | December 10, 2007 04:52 PM

hey anon: you love dogs?! liar.

for the record and your info... nobody is putting anything or anyone before another so YOU get your facts straight before sounding off like an ignoramous.

CRUELTY IS CRUELTY AGAINST ALL SENTIENT BEINGS UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!

both the court of public opinion and the legal system has spoken out against him loud and clear for inflicting abject, longterm cruelty towards hundreds of animals!

so YOU listen up...
mVick has been justly punished, and rightly so!

Posted by: 007 | December 10, 2007 05:08 PM

I will be honest when this case first started I did not expect that he would get as harsh as has been issued. I was dearly afraid that he would get one of those slaps on the wrist pay a fine and got back to football as usual. Thank goodness it turned out a different way:) I think that this will send the correct message to those that think dog fighting is not taken that seriously in a court of law, and think twice before risking it all by participating in dog fighting. I also think that this has upped the awareness to the point people will now do more when they see suspicious behavior going on with pit bulls, and therefore more of these horrible people can be stopped. Vick still cases state charges so this road for him is not over just yet. I am not sure the rules of the NFL, but what are rules on playing while on probation? If they are considering putting him back in that is.

Posted by: Dana | December 10, 2007 05:27 PM

Folks let's keep in mind that these are dogs NOT humans!

Posted by: Amanda | December 10, 2007 05:27 PM

There are murderers of CHILDREN on the loose and you are worried about some fucking dogs!!! Please white people kill dogs everyday in GA and non one is saying anything!! This is CRAZY and PETA can kiss my ass!!

Posted by: Anonymous | December 10, 2007 05:29 PM

I'm content with this result, considering that he was at the PETA office for to educate himself! I hope really that he got the message and will repent! This time in prison he shall have enough time to educate himself and to become a better person! Let's hope the best!

Posted by: Dreamcatcher | December 10, 2007 05:31 PM

Now i got a question. You all are making such a big fuss about this dog thing. Was it cruel? Yes. Was it wrong? Yes. And being an officer of the law, i can say it was it illegal. But I don't see anything on this God-Forsaken website that says anything about hunting or hunters. I mean, aren't deer's animals just like dogs? Maybe not as cute and cuddly, but still animals non the less. I don't really care to much for the message you all send, but if you are going to go for one, you have to go for all.

Posted by: Ronnie Brown | December 10, 2007 05:34 PM

I am so glad to see he actually has to do some time. I hope he has HELL in prison.

Posted by: sherri smith | December 10, 2007 05:35 PM

The guy who posted "Give it up.." is an idiot! Michael Vick DESERVES to lose everything for what he did to those dogs. And the fact you would defend him shows your just as worthless as he is.

Posted by: Jay | December 10, 2007 05:37 PM

Congradulations!!!!! Micheal Vick is going to jail for a long long time. What did he do you ask, went and witnessed dog fighting, and gave his friends and family some money. I'll be damned. What is this world coming to? What about people that kill, rape, rob, and steal. If it is their first time committing a crime they can take a first time offender plea , and they are out on the street with you and your family on probation. How does that make you feel. Do you actually feel safer in this world with a good young man behind bars for 23 months while his criminal drug-dealing friends get 18 and 21 months. That goes to show you how the system works. If your black, young, and famous with a clean record you get more time than criminals because the government wants to make an example out of you. I was watching the news earlier and I heard a representative of PETA state that 23 months was not long enough. I think that it is more than long enough. And he really was breading dogs to sale. Every dog that they took to the shelter was adoptable. They were not killers like the media wanted you to think. You know why because young black guys like to bread dogs. Not because they want to fight them, but to see if they can produce a perfect blue pitbull, and have the respect of others. Ask anyone who is a real breader. Those dogs start for $1,500. That is just part of our culture. When I say our I do not mean all black people but I mean Generation X culture. These inappropriate judges and prosecutors are a dying bread. Everything is changing and they can't stand it. Look at all the things going on in the world. People are dying everday, oil prices are going up, the value of the dollar is going down, we have a president who started a war falsely killing innocent mothers and children and all you veggie eating bastards can think about is a young immature man who gave some money to his loser straight out the project friends and family. Why don't we band together in numbers the same way you banned in VA and impeach this loser coke-head president and bring our mothers, fathers, and children home. I bet you won't do that but you PETA people will be at fashion week complaining about some star wearing fur. That's what's important to use Americans. SHAME!!!! SHAME!!! ADAMNSHAME!!!!

Posted by: Noofyobusiness | December 10, 2007 05:40 PM

Hey Anonymous, mind your own business, you are on the wrong webpage. When someone brutally kill and entertain a cruel sport called "dog fighting" that person must be punish by the full extent of the law!! Either if you are the president of the USA or a regular person. Nobody has the right to harm and abuse any animal, and if you do. you will pay for it!!! Either you like it or not!! VICK IS A DOG KILLER AND HE WILL PAY FOR IT!!!

Posted by: Angela | December 10, 2007 05:48 PM

I am glad to see he actually has to do some time. I hope his time is HELL in prison.

Posted by: sherri smith | December 10, 2007 05:49 PM

for the jerk who thinks this guy should have a career .
your IQ must be way down there and you have NO compassion , the dogs can't speak or choose. Do you think this is the career they would have picked ? To fight ?? They are helpless . YOU ARE an idiot.

Posted by: Rhonda | December 10, 2007 05:51 PM

This guy below is 100% right! Give it up already. Lets put someone in jail that was an inspiration for broke homeless kids, because of some dogs!!! This organization is a joke for putting this much effort into saving animals. ANIMALS. Wake up you dummies. I have two dogs myself but would rather see Vick making his deserved living and see him payback to the community, as he has over the years to HUMANS, and with a smaller sentence allowed him to give to animal shelters on his own, rather than destroy his life for a crime on animals. Wake up people, your priorities are way off today, maybe if the 1.8 million members put this much effort into world poverty maybe HUMANS wont have to suffer, but no, ANIMALS is where the major problem is. IDIOTS!

Posted by: Get off it!!! | December 10, 2007 05:52 PM

For the "anonymous" person who posted that comment, there are evil people in this world who don't deserve to have their life put before animals. Animals are innocent creatures and unfortunately, there are some people in this world who are simply evil and not only do they rank at the lowest of all living creatures for me, but they should somehow be stopped from using up the Earth's precious resources and be put out of their misery. If people like Michael Vick would all just completely disappear from the world, then the world would be a happy place again, and we could all hold hands and sing a song like back in the 80's for that Pepsi commercial! :-)

Posted by: Shelley | December 10, 2007 05:53 PM

Dear Anonymous,

To you they may only be dogs but to the people of PETA they are living being that need to be treat as them. Michael Vick didn't treat them as that so he got some jail time to think about how he treated those dogs. If you think he shouldn't have gone to jail for what he did you are saying it okay to do what he did. They are just dogs. They are just dogs to a heartless person like you. By the what our priorities are straight your's aren't. And use good grammar. My grammar is better and I am 13.

Posted by: Lauren | December 10, 2007 06:13 PM

First of all, genius, it's "damn", not "dam".

That being said, I think YOU need to get your priorities straight. I'm sure someone like you would say that humans are much higher up the rank of life forms than dogs...by that logic, we should have enough compassion to not do the very thing that he did.

Whatever you believe, you have to know that dogs feel pain and fear and there was no excuse for it. What he did was sick. Do you honestly believe that a person like that would "come before" a dog? Or anything? I hope you grow a soul before you leave this planet!

Posted by: Tracy | December 10, 2007 06:15 PM

JUST A DAMN DOG????BUT YOU LOVE DOGS~I FIND THAT PATHETIC~AND THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PEOPLE ITS WHAT THE PEOPLE WHERE DOING TO POOR DEFENSSLESS ANIMALS~YOU KNOW THESE PEOPLE STEAL OTHER PEOPLES DOGS JUST TO USE THEM AS BAIT?????? THEY DO STEAL THEM RIGHT OUT OF YOUR OWN YARD AND YOU PUT UP POSTERS LOST DOG ITS NOT LOST IT IS NOW DOG BAIT~YOUR SO CLUELESS YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP~IF HE WAS KILLING PEOPLE I BET YOU WOULD STILL SAY THE SAME THING HOW PATHETIC YOU ARE~GOD DIDNT PUT ANIMALS ON EARTH FOR HUMANS TO ABUSE TORTURE AND KILL~GET A CLUE AND STOP WITH YOUR HATE~HE DID BRAKE THE LAW HE WILL NOW DO HIS TIME~PLUS THE STATE STILL HAS TO TRY HIM STILL MICKY HAS MORE THAN 23 MONTHS COMING~STATE TRIAL IN APRIL STAND BY~MAYBE MAKING HIM AN EXAMPLLE MIGHT MAKE OTHERS WHO DO THIS HORRID STUFF FROM DOING IT BUT I DOUBT IT~

Posted by: terrie | December 10, 2007 06:32 PM

To: The District Attorney, T.V. Commentators, PETA and the Judge

This situation has racial underlines to it, to clarify my point I don’t fight dogs. However, we are only talking about dog fighting. What about you so call animal lovers, who shoot rabbits, kill deer and fight chicken. To Nancy Grace, ESPN commentators and Peta! What about the KKK and Skinheads who hunt and kill African-Americans? We as black folks have never received a fair shape in life. Furthermore, Roger Goddell and Arthur Blank I will never watch another Atlanta Falcons football. If Michael Vick is banned for life, I am too. Peta can go to hell! This is Ronnie from Macon, Ga. And that feeling is unanimous down here.

Posted by: Ronnie | December 10, 2007 06:36 PM

I was so happy to read that he got sentences 23 months. He should be in there for 5 years. What he did is a horrible horrible thing, and hopefully this will set an example for people in the future who even think about getting involved with dog fighting...

Posted by: love_animals | December 10, 2007 07:05 PM

Go ahead and stick it to the big bad black man! You people kill me with your self righteous azz! I am fight dogs, and some die every week! Come find me you bastards!

We fight them until one dies! and guess what!? The loser goes into the barrel and burned!

Posted by: Marcus Willaims | December 10, 2007 07:11 PM

Thats way too long. Since when is a person life less significant than that of a dogs.

Posted by: harry | December 10, 2007 07:13 PM

Anonymous: are you referring to the barrier that holds water "Dam"? I am assuming you mean "DAMN" Dogs. Anyway, what are you doing on the PETA website if you feel they are ONLY animals? Why is it that the most uneducated people feel they have a better understanding of priorities? Priority 1-- to teach my children that torture, violence and murder are wrong, PERIOD.
We know that dogs are not human, but why should that matter. People love to see the differences rather than the similarities. Animals are much more similar to humans than you think. Just because they can’t speak doesn’t mean that they aren’t thinking, feeling beings as we are. They feel ALL of the same emotions a human does, like fear, sadness, love, happiness, suffering and PAIN etc. They become victims because they cannot speak up or physically do anything about it. That leaves PEOPLE in the position of being their protectors and caregivers. Maybe stop and think that this is the way the universe designed it -– a delicate balance where we care for, rather than use and mistreat other beings on the planet. Let’s remember we SHARE the planet. Pompous people who think they are greater than everything else need only to look at what continues to happen to the environment because of our misuse (but let me guess, that’s not on YOUR list of priorities either!)

Posted by: Jen | December 10, 2007 07:22 PM

It is unfortunate that our society would go to the lengths that it did to destroy a human's career. I am so sorry you guys don't put this energy in rapist, abortionist and murderers. It was acceptable when you used dogs to hunt African Americans. I am not making this a race issue, but when it comes down to it some of you like dogs more than humans. Secondly, dogs do not have souls when they die that is it. I pray that you who have judged Mr. Vick based on one incident can stand before God blameless. This man has donated large somes of money to the Boys and Girls Club, he also helped build a church. God has forgiven him I pray that you ask God to forgive you for all of your hate and anger that many of you showed towards this man. He is also someone's son I wonder what people have said about your son or daughter or will say. If only your sins were displayed before the world what would people think about you, We have all sinned and come short of God's glory, yet he loves us all. Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.

Posted by: Toni Richardson | December 10, 2007 07:29 PM

Well, here in Texas, a man just shot 2 suspected burglars in the back (both died)after 911 operator and police told him not to shoot, now everyone of his race believes he was doing the right thing and should never serve a day in jail. some of us Texans need to call PETA and see how they can get a conviction for animal cruelty and we can't get one for murder. This is a sick society we live in when a dog is more important than a human being. ONLY PRAYER WILL HELP US!!!!!EVEN YOU ATHIEIST (NON BELIEVERS)

Posted by: cowgirlgf | December 10, 2007 07:37 PM

Don't forget about all the "bait" animals they killed too--the "free to a good home" puppies and the dogs that are stolen from their own yards.

I saw the HSUS PSA with Russell Simmons this AM on CNN and it showed what happens to these poor dogs pretty clearly.

The pit bulls were not the only dog victims in this sad case.

It is sick, sick, sick what people will do.

Posted by: Kelley | December 10, 2007 07:56 PM

these animals cant take up for themselves....who cares about his career...just because hes some big football player doesnt mean anything...he needs more than 23 months...for how many innocent pits that he unlawfully killed because they werent strong enough to live up to his intentions...im sorry Vick has no right to be back on these streets nor does anyone that is heartless enough to do that to an innocent and helpless creature...Vick needs maxium sentence...I cant believe you would even come on here and say something like that...and no we wont give it up!!!!!It will stop!!!!!

Posted by: Anna Lee | December 10, 2007 07:58 PM

life's unfair, the innocent dogs will be euthanuzed while he gets away with just a short sentence.
he didnt give the dogs any chance, why should we give him a second chance???!!!!

Posted by: amy | December 10, 2007 08:12 PM

Question: A human get's 23 months in prison for killing dogs. That's fair. But what happens to a dog for killing a human? 23 months in the SPCA? That's fair.

Posted by: Love People | December 10, 2007 08:18 PM

let mr vick be he has his time no let him do it in peace serial killers do get this press leave mr vick alone where is peta when this pits kill humans answer that question

Posted by: Anonymous | December 10, 2007 08:32 PM

While I agree that an animal's life shouldn't be prioritized over a human's life, I think Vick got off light. What he did was inhuman and unspeakable cruel. Furthermore, he's not sorry for what he did, he's sorry that he got caught. He should have got a lot more than 23 months, but 23 months beats 12. While I disagree with PETA philosophically on a number of things, I commend them for helping bring this issue to the public spotlight.

Posted by: Terry in SLC | December 10, 2007 08:34 PM

I was disapointed with the 23month sentence. I can only hope on the state level he is prosecuted to the maximium.

These poor dogs, that didnt' ask for the terrible life they were given were treated like this.

Now if the NFL keeps him from ever playing football again would be a try victory.

They should make him pay a few million dollars for animal fighing animal cruelity!

Posted by: jackie | December 10, 2007 08:35 PM

Sitting here watching the pregame Monday night football stuff, I am totally shocked (I can't believe I can be that anymore in this day and age). I'm shocked the NFL let some of the players wear ANYTHING with Michael Vick's name on it!! Even the announcer, Tony Kornheiser, acted shocked that Vick would get this kind of sentencing over dogfighting. Unreal!!!! What a world we live in! I'll never be on the Falcon's side again and I hope those players get fined! Hang in there PETA please!!!

Posted by: Lisa | December 10, 2007 08:49 PM

get a life people. this man lost everything he had, over some stupid dogs????? anyone who is happy about this should watch out. you might have somthing happen to your dog you dam losers

Posted by: Uriah Zimmerman | December 10, 2007 08:53 PM

"Give it up....we're talking about a man's life and career over some dam dogs. Dont get me wrong i love dogs but I'll put a person's life b4 any dog. Yall need to get ur priorities straight."

To whoever wrote this...they need to understand that with the position that Michael Vick once had requires a certain amount of responsibility for his actions. He is an example to thousands of people, most importantly children, is this the example that you want them to see...another millionaire getting off easy because it's important that his team win a game. That's basically what your saying ... make money, be famous and you'll get away with anything. That's not right...you might like dogs but apparently life in any sense is outweighed by his big "career" as an athlete. Please, let's take his salary and pay the people who deserve it...playing a sport, and expecting to get away with criminal activity because of that talent makes sense to you? Maybe he can learn a trade while he's locked up...hopefully they lose the key!

Posted by: Rose | December 10, 2007 09:03 PM

Thank God that Vick is where he belongs tonight. In jail and unable to play football. As a football fan and animal lover, I would never again watch a game that he played in. He should spend as much time as the law sents in jail and be banned from ever playing NFl football again. Please keep up the emails and letters to NFl commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Vick for life!!
Dogs rule!!

Posted by: Juli | December 10, 2007 09:05 PM

Well, 23 months is not very long when you remember the''time served & early parole'' nonsense. i hope these don't apply. Also, to "anonymous", we're not talking about the needle, sorry to say, so remember the pain & suffering this Pusshead is responsible for !

Posted by: Alan Serlin | December 10, 2007 09:09 PM

This issue is not about a man's life before a dog's life--or a dog's life before a man's life. It's about deciding punishment for criminal activity involving cruelty to animals. Mr. Vick messed up his career, not PETA.

Posted by: Joe | December 10, 2007 09:13 PM

Michael Vick just got the best deal since Arthur Blank gave him $130 million. Michael Vick financed and ran an organized crime ring spanning multiple states for years. He admitted to taking 8 innocent lives but we all know that there are many more unseen victims of dog fighting. The animals used as bait for instance, and the dogs that lost the fights.
He and his bloody cohorts killed animals in the most heinous ways they could think of - they didn't merely kill dogs who wouldn't fight, that wasn't sadistic enough for them. Instead they went to extremes like body slamming a poor fighter into the ground over and over again until he died. Not content with that level of violence they took a sweet girl who wouldn't fight, despite their cruel efforts to force her to fight, they took her and wet her down and electrocuted her.
NO DECENT person can say they like animals and excuse this level of nefarious violence against them.
For years Michael Vick ran a crime ring, getting his sick twisted pleasure, spilling innocent blood and making money off of it to boot and for this he got only 23 months in prison. That is a sweetheart deal - he's getting off damn easy and the jerks who continue to support his cruelty are no better than he is. They are all SCUM of the Earth.

Posted by: Phyllis | December 10, 2007 09:29 PM

YOU ARE A COMPLETE IMBECILE. IT IS NOT THE LIFE OF A MAN OVER DOGS YOU COMPLETE MORON. IT IS THE FACT THAT THESE EXCUSES FOR HUMAN BEINGS HAVE NO EMPATHY OVER ANOTHER LIVING CREATURE AND ARE ABLE TO TORTURE THEM WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT. WATCHING A CREATURE AS MAGNIFICENT AS A DOG SUFFER WITHOUT ANY REMORSE. THESE ARE THE SAME TYPES OF MONSTERS THAT COULD MOST LIKELY SHOOT YOUR ASS AND NOT THINK A SECOND ABOUT IT...

Posted by: JACKIE | December 10, 2007 09:42 PM

Vick should go prison rest of his life for killed alots dog and damage dogs!! the dogs need loving care and feed them. NOT FOR DAMN FIGTHING DOGS!!!! VICK should lock up rest of his LIFE!! I am very very damn angry for him killed dogs!!I have two dogs and they are pit bull too. Dogs are beautiful and loving and caring too. TO DO SOMETHING WITH VICKS!! He better not free go!! HE must stay in prison rest of life period!! LOok what he did to alots of dogs and killed them but why????
Shamed!

Posted by: unknown | December 10, 2007 10:29 PM

I'm partially glad that he got that long.

Yes, maybe his career is down the drain, but would you still support a movie star that is a murderer? Dog, or person he still took a life.

No, scratch that. He took a lot of lives.

So, I agree with Tamara. And like her, I really don't have a point.

Anyways, go PETA!

Posted by: Kayemes | December 10, 2007 11:13 PM

If Michael Vick valued his life and career he would not be torturing defensless animals. I think hes the one that needs to get his priorities straight. Well I guess he'll have 23 months to do that. Give me a break!
He had it all, with that should come moral consiousness.He should be giving back in thankfulness, not inflicting pain and suffering.

Posted by: Meg | December 10, 2007 11:52 PM

Michael Vick got a raw deal. I love animals but I love people more. Should I go to jail if I swat a fly...!!!

Posted by: trick | December 10, 2007 11:53 PM

Arrest yourself....you just stepped on an ant....

Posted by: daveoh | December 10, 2007 11:56 PM

animals dont speak...

Posted by: daveoh | December 10, 2007 11:58 PM

I have 4 koi fish and a dog and they have not spoken to me for ten years ... they must think im crazy for trying to talk to them.....

Posted by: Anonymous | December 11, 2007 12:01 AM

This is BS. im sorry u peta people but it was just some pitbulls. you guys are haters. if this was any other regualar joe he wouldve got 30 days TOPS. They Took 40 million from him. His career is probably over. and he has more charges on the way. GET A LIFE. stop attacking the man.

Posted by: Danny | December 11, 2007 12:05 AM

To the person who posted @ 1:34 pm... Before you attempt to seem educated on the facts learn how to spell. Vick got less than what he deserves and hopefully in prison he'll "learn" a few more lessons (if you're smart enough to understand what I'm saying) The man is a loser and I hope he gets banned from the NFL. This is what being cruel to dogs will do. Say good bye to your millions Mikey, I hope it was worth it. They should make donating a large amount of money to PETA a mandatory part of his sentencing...

Posted by: Hollie | December 11, 2007 12:26 AM

This is the biggest waste of the tax payers money that i have ever seen in my forty plus years! The silly people of our society are now regularly practicing in the foolish and trifling habit of carrying around and dressing up four legged beast that in the past used to protect us and defend us, we now treat them like our children, or at time better than.

Yes punish the man for lying in court and to the judge, but to destroy his career and liveli-hood, to send him to prison for nearly three years, when the president of our country is playing "dog fight" with our sons, when R.Kelly is having sex with our young daughters, when our children are so affected by these damn horrible video games, that they turn around and kill each other with the screwed- up idealism that they can just flip a switch and start the game over. What we allow to slide as acceptable is a farce, in other countries, dog is on the menu, the dog is a laborer, his has a important role as compaigion and guardian, a proctector. In America we are using them as replacements for babies and humans. This whole Vick matter was totally blown out of proportion and made into something bigger than the offense of dog fighting. Step back and review, please look thru the forest and see the real issue here.

Michael Vick has offended America's dog lovers and he is being made into this flaming example of what is right and what is wrong....I am a mother of two great sons, and as an only child I had multiple pets, from cats to rabbits to dogs(my favorite pet), both were large dogs, a shepard for 16yrs, and a small dashhound for 10yrs, she was killed by car. But it was a DOG not an needy child, a DOG not a illiterate homeless person, but a dog food eating, crapin on the expensive carpet, chewing up the designer pumps!!! a dagone, DOG. America where are the priorities, we give so much fluff to the stinky and stupid stuff, no wonder everytime we show our power in other contries, they tell us to go jump off a short flight of stairs!! We show ourselves to be so foolish, they use it against us!! Sissy bitches!!~! (please don't mis-interprid)

P.S. My shepard was trained to protect me, so when the neighborhood strays tried to harm me, and he did what dogs do, growl-snarl!! he protected me....was he to be put to sleep and me at 10 years old and 85 lbs to ushered off to jail for allowing him to fight and guard me!!!

Posted by: Pissed off | December 11, 2007 12:33 AM

Peta you got what u wanted....a mans life ruined because of some dogs........i hope he gets out and kills some more mutts to get even for the sentence he got..........Go MIKE VICK your still tha man.........i hate peta

Posted by: Peter Saucy | December 11, 2007 01:22 AM

You have made your point and and it is good to be passionate about something.But what good is that passion if it used to ruin someone's life.I am not condoning what MV has done.Nor am I excusing it but what makes you people so high and mighty.This is not the only case of dogfighting and I think dogfighting is sad but what I find more pathetic is how you have attached yourselves to this man because he is a celebrity status to help your cause.I think if a cause is worthy enough you don't have to have a celebrity to boost it.But that is just what you have done.If this man was an average Joe you wouldn't have taken it this far,you wouldn't have done nearly as many things as you have to try to ensure that this man's life be forever ruined.I have donated to PETA in the past but that is a mistake I will never make again.I don't want to be connected in anyway with a vigalante group like this.All you have done is take a bad situation and made it worse.This is nothing more than a witch hunt.This situation has turned very ugly and has the potential to get worse.And you have the power to educate people for the good but you are promoting hate.Hate for a man most of us don't even know personally.We hate what he did but there is redemption even for the most evil crime.You say you want to save the animals.But I think your focus has shifted from the animals and has become and obsession with making this man pay.Who are you and I to sit in judgement of anyone.They blantly murdered Jesus but he forgave.And I know we are not better than he.I don't condone hate and I don't support it so the next time I get something from PETA I will disregard it.Now that the man has been sentenced and is paying for the care of the remaing dogs what more do you want.When are you going to start helping people heal from this.Or will this witch hunt continue.How many of the poor animals that lost their lives;how many of them is it going to bring back.Will PETA take responsability for the way this situation has gotten out of hand.I know you won't just keep telling yourselves that you are doing this for these helpless animals and maybe it will cover the fact that you money hungry opportunist which makes you no better than MV.

Posted by: Jalissa | December 11, 2007 01:54 AM

This was never about the poor dogs. It was about sending Vick to jail all along, how is it that we don't hear about the others who was involved in the killings with Vick? Were any "PETA members and other concerned citizens" gathered outside their hearing too? You guys are phony, I regret supporting for so many years.

Posted by: Anonymous | December 11, 2007 02:27 AM

I would like to have seen him get the max of 5 years but, the sentence was not to bad. He will be losing out on millions of dollars not being able to play football which is a good thing. He not only engaged in dog fighting but actually killed at least 8 dogs.

Posted by: Jay | December 11, 2007 04:21 AM

Vick is just being made an example of, and I think that is wrong. What about sponsored cruelty like caged animals in a zoo or circus, what about animal shelter euthanasia, what about hunting for that matter? Why are those cases less privileged than the dogs in Vicks case. In all instances barring shelters, the goal is entertainment, and Vick sought the same. Not defending Vick here but he should just have been fined.

Posted by: Pravin | December 11, 2007 08:36 AM

as he strangles,electricutes,starves and beats up dogs,..why in the world would anyone care about his carreer!!!!! i dont care if its michael vick or the bum on the street!not one person deserves to be let off the hook for torturing anything that breathes!!thank god he got 23 months.

Posted by: kelli wells | December 11, 2007 08:40 AM

23 months seems a bit harsh! Six months in prison, three year probation and a hefty fine would have stopped this man from ever doing such things again. I'm not condoning his actions, they were appauling and worthy of punishment. I believe he is truly remorseful for what he has done and I think he is deserving of forgiveness!

Posted by: Kurt K | December 11, 2007 08:49 AM

In response to the "anonymous" person who says that they're just "dam (damn) dogs" and that we're messing with a person's life... He new the laws. He did it anyway. Its his fault. He made a choice so he had to pay the consequences. He is the one that "needs to get his priorities straight"

Posted by: Maeghan | December 11, 2007 09:46 AM

it amazes me that there are those think an animal deserves the right to suffer just because it is not human.. This is not about prioritizing ones rights as a human, it is definitely not a race issue, it is about sociopathic behavior. Generally, those of us that are not crazy would not condone any type of torture to any creature be in human or animal. Don't you misfits see that anyone that can watch something suffer and have no remorse is a mentally sick individual. Of course you don't because you are all just nuts. Hope vic and his cohorts rot in jail. These are not the type of humans that should be out on the streets. I guarantee these people could do the same to a human.

Posted by: karen | December 11, 2007 10:01 AM

To Marcus Williams:
Your post is the best possible example of WHY dog-fighting is the horrendous crime it is. Your total disregard for these animals couldn't be more apparent, and Mr. Vick is your hero, it would seem! It might be worthwhile for you to ask yourself why you're so ANGRY at us here at PETA. PETA didn't send Michael Vick to jail. His own actions sent him to jail, not because he's a)black b)rich or
c)both but because it's AGAINST THE LAW to treat animals in this heinous way. And I don't know about anyone else, but I don't consider myself in a position to judge him. I do judge his actions, though, as heartless, and I sincerely hope that his time in prison will give him an opportunity to reflect on how he conducts himself in the future when it comes to animals. I also hope that there will BE no more animals in his care, ever, under any cirumstances.
Mr. Williams, a pit bull isn't a pawn in a "cultural" game of life and death. A pit bull is a living, breathing, feeling being, NOT just like a human being, no, but every bit as deserving of a good life, and certainly not to be used as a gladiator in a vicious blood "sport" by the likes of people like you, who will "burn" them if they lose. God help any animal who comes under YOUR so-called care, and God help all of us if your way of thinking ever prevails in our society.

Posted by: Susannah S | December 11, 2007 10:09 AM

I don't necessarily believe that torturing this man for torturing an animal is a correct thing to do .

on the other hand I'm glad actions where taking.

It's sad to think the place where they are sending this man is a place where crime is not taking serious
ah yes rape, murder, and far more extreme types of torture take place in prisons
I have heard of the guards setting up fights with inmates for gambling purposes

Posted by: Matt,H | December 11, 2007 10:46 AM

I cant believe the posts I am reading on here. What is the matter with the African Ameican community? Since when is humane treatment of animals a "white" issue? Doesn't everyone want to treat animals with love and respect? Thou shalt not kill is one of the ten commandments. It doesn't say people. It says " Thou shalt not kill." Period. It makes me sad to hear these angry people.

Posted by: Amanda | December 11, 2007 10:46 AM

hey ronnie....

quit whining and making a fool of yourself with the samo, samo ignorant rascist blather for lack of an original, sane, intelligent thought of your own to contribute.

in fact, just take your vitriolic pity party elsewhere!

Posted by: 007 | December 11, 2007 10:51 AM

Vick got off light. He deserves every day. THANKS TO PETA AND
ALL THE PROTESTERS!!!!!

Posted by: Amanda | December 11, 2007 10:58 AM

All life is precious and worthy, whether human or non-human. Violence is violence, and anyone caught committing violence should pay the price. Vick got what he deserves.

Posted by: Halv | December 11, 2007 11:47 AM

Hey "Avenging Angel"

I made a promise myself 25 years ago that I would not kill again. I've kept that promise.

I eat nothing that at one time had a face.

No I don't wear leather.

I support PETA and it's too bad people like yourself don't.

I'd be happy to debate this issue with you. Post another message and I'll give you my email or phone #. BTW I have a Masters Degree from Purdue, I just can't type.

Posted by: Garry Pugh | December 11, 2007 11:48 AM

I love all of these stupid fools who are blaming voiceless animals for ruining this assholes career. If you hate animals and compassion for life then why are you on this site? Shouldn't you be at home beating some animals or maybe your wife and kids. Just face it the guys is a loser and he did all this to himself. People that can hit and/or kill a defenseless animal are more than likely to be violent to children and women.

Anyone arrogant enought to show up to court in " Air Force ones" has no respect. He’s an ass and he got stone cold busted. I guess his mother didn't do a great job in raising him. I would never standby my son’s side if he was such a monster. It’s sad that some “Cultures” would rather have a great sports player than a good man. I see where certain priorities lay.

Posted by: Hollie | December 11, 2007 11:59 AM

He deserve what he got...

Posted by: Rouge | December 11, 2007 12:51 PM

Life is what you make of it! The preciousness of life is made so by your ability to be kind, and compassionate to other living beings around you human, and non human. Michael Vick committed a crime people so no he should not go unpunished nor should child abusers, rapist, or the KKK. Peta did not force Vick to go out, and dog fight this was a choice that he made on his own only Vick is responsible for the stupidity and consequences of his actions. Instead of blaming Peta, and other ARA why don’t you people try blaming Michael Vick and his buddies? I am so sick of people just disregarding the link between cruelty to animals and violence on humans. You people that can not seem to see that they run parallel to each other need to do your homework, and stop thinking that animal rights activist have no regard for human life for it is just not true. I can see that the Vick fans are not happy with the sentence that Vick received so I guess we should all agree that maybe it was a fair sentence. Then again half of these people on here supporting him think that people who commit crimes should not be punished with that said only people who commit crimes think that way. There is nor will there ever be a raciest issue here I find it odd that people try to play the victim card of race, but are the first ones to cause racial tensions . I do not see things in color I see things for what they are such as abuse, and murder to any living being is not judged by the color of a persons skin instead it is judged on the persons actions. I am glad that the vast majority of Americans stood up to this it shows me that compassion is not as out of touch as I once thought, and that people recognize wrong when they see it.......

Posted by: Dana | December 11, 2007 01:40 PM

I think that the situation has taken out proportion.The sentence that he was given is rediculous and truly reflects a society that does not have its prorities straight.And for those people worried about him being a role model to their children, maybe it is time for you start being the role model for them. Stop letting athletes and celebrities take over things you lack personally.

Posted by: Jeannelle | December 11, 2007 01:53 PM

"Animal rights" is a cult for the childish, clueless, and those who claim to have "evolved" to "greater compassion for all living things". Hypocrites!!! PETA euthanized the animals it "saved" and dropped them into dumpsters. Why do so many angry control-freak types or has-been celebrities do in for this damnable animal cult? Most of these psych cases must be looking for "meaning" in their lives and, at the same time, cannot relate to human beings with whom they could find some meaning and purpose. I find it offensive that the life of a human being, Michael Vick, is considered secondary to that of dogs. This is a misplaced priority. Dogs are not human beings and they never will be...they are property. Don't try to confuse the issue by saying that slave owners once said that Black people were not people but property, because the enslaved Black person knew that was was not true. I know that dogs were once used by the whites in the days of the Haitian rebellion to kill the Blacks who were revolting. I guess you dog-lovers would have been declaring the innocence of those killer dogs had you been around then. The life of a dog or of ANY animal will NEVER EVER trump the importance of ANY human life! Good luck, Michael Vick. Hope you recover from this unfortunate event.

Posted by: Anneliese | December 11, 2007 02:49 PM

To all you dog lovers and peta:

Its okay for yall to RAPE, your own kids, and MURDER people with NOOSES, and tie them to the back of your pick-up trucks and drag them from town to town, but its not okay for a man to harm a dog. Its okay for your dads and brothers to go out in the wilderness and kill ELEPHANTS for their TUSKS, kill ALLIGATORS for their SKIN, TIGERS, BEARS, DEERS, BIRDS, and all of GODS beautiful creatures just for self satisfaction but its not okay for a man to harm a dog. Its okay for your grandfather, father, and brothers and your faggett uncles to go to AFRICA and cut off those peoples arms and legs so that they couldn't defend themselves when those bastards were stealing their wealth. Its was okay when your grandpappy, pappy, and your sissy brothers raped black women and killed their husbands back in the days.
yall crackers been killing people and animals way before m. vick even existed, why aren't those bastards in jail. Why haven't i heard peta talk about the woman that had to toss her baby in the trash can to keep that pitbull from chewing her infant to pieces, instead he chewed on her as if she were a ragdoll. M.Vick did wrong and he should pay but 3yrs. KISS MY ASS. Yall bastards are trying to give those boys in Gena 21yrs. for beating that white boys ass, who started the shit by threatening them pointing the shotgun in there face, I dont blame them I would have taken it and shot his ass with it they were leniant on that bitch but they get charged instead of him tell me this shit aint racist bullshit. I know yall dont have conviction in your hearts because you aren't really human, because there's no way I could hate anybody so bad that hasn't harmed me personally, so much that i want them to go to jail for a long time. I understand what god says about not forgiving your fellow man, if you dont forgive he surely wont forgive you so all you evil bitches be ready on judgement day because its coming sooner that you think. Ohhhhhh I forgot yall worship the sun not SON so yall WHORES are non believers. ATHEIST BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: peta-pan | December 11, 2007 03:07 PM

TO THE FALCONS ROSTER:

I HOPE THAT THE FALCONS NEVER WIN ANOTHER GAME EVER UNLESS YOU PUBLICLY APOLOGIZES TO M. VICK AND HIS FANS. THEY WEREN'T SHIT TIL HE CAME AND THEY WONT BE SHIT IF HE DONT COME BACK. BITCHESSSSSSSS. YALL HURT VICK BY PUTTING HIM IN JAIL, BELIEVE ME HE HAS LEARNED HIS LESSON, BUT A BLACK MAN WITH A GOAL AND A DREAM LOCKED BEHIND BARS CANT NOT BE STOP. WHEN HE GETS OUT BACK WATCHES OUT ALL YOU BLACK BERRIE HATERS.

Posted by: peta=pan | December 11, 2007 03:17 PM

all of this fuss over some damn dogz. This whole case is a joke. Pitbulls are a fighing animal. Now I know that you don't have the guts to post this but , if you do get a life.....

Posted by: VickRockz | December 11, 2007 04:15 PM

peta-pan

You don't sound like a Christian with your hateful comments.

to all those vick supporters and race-card fools

Vick did this to himself; NOT PETA nor animal activists encouraged him to do this. The race card argument again??? Old, really old. Stay in school get off welfare and be a productive human being in society. You worried about rape and murder well go out there and do something about it; you're wasting time on this blog insulting animal advocates. Join a community watch donate your money and time. But you are the hypocrites because I am sure you do nothing.

Learn how to read!!! Guess what fool, hunting is LEGAL. Not because animal advocates want it that way but because cowards love to kill animals who cannot fight back (bullets and bows). I don't eat, wear, hunt, use, abuse animals !!!! People are animals; get educated!!!

Posted by: Ana | December 11, 2007 04:53 PM

Peta Pan,

From your post you talking about compassion, convictions, or religion somewhat seems out of place. I want you to please look on death row and add up how many vegetarians or vegans that you find promise you the list will be small for not a one of us supports killing of any kind. We also do not throw out racial comments to you so why do you feel you have to? As for all of us worshiping the sun not the SON you are very misinformed in this comment. I can not believe that due to a mans color or sports ability you would go to the extremes you went here....Vick is not sentenced to death row nor is he sentenced to 3 years in prison so I am not sure why on earth you act as if he is being put to death. Your attitude bothers me for I feel that you are one that would not only harm animals, but these fellow humans that you seem to speak of. I look forward to my judgement day by the way for I unlike you are not engulfed with so as much hate, and judgement as you seem to be. Keep in mind every living thing is created by God so before you go using God in your comments as someone that will surely place his wrath down upon all of us animal people, keep in mind we are not the ones with such devilish intent when it comes to all of his creatures.

Posted by: Dana | December 11, 2007 05:01 PM

WHEN VICK RETURNS, WATCH OUT ALL YOU BLACK BERRIE HATERS.............

Posted by: peta-pan | December 11, 2007 05:05 PM

I think its funny that PETA doesn't put nearly the effort to fight hunting...With that said PETA is the same organizations saving animals, when people were dying in New Orleans during KAtrina so i am not surprised!!!

Posted by: Hypocrits | December 11, 2007 05:13 PM

Toni,
your comment as follows: This man has donated large somes of money to the Boys and Girls Club, he also helped build a church. God has forgiven him I pray that you ask God to forgive you for all of your hate and anger that many of you showed towards this man.

Ok considering that apparently the day he was caught he then and only then found Jesus when did he fund the Church building? As for the money given to the Boys & Girls Club....hmmmm sort of ironic considering that more and more youth are becoming involved in dog fighting a club he also made generous donations to that revolve around weapons in the hands of criminals and tons upon tons of drugs......You do realize that dog fighting aside from the abuse to animals is all about the things that most of you come on here and say that Peta should do more about by taking down dog fighting rings in the mix you find wanted felons, murderers, rapist, and don’t forget illegal weapons and drugs.....

Posted by: Dana | December 11, 2007 05:17 PM

peta needs to speak up about all the human lives being lost in Iraq

Posted by: Anonymous | December 11, 2007 05:19 PM

I’m beyond disappointed in the Michael Vick sentencing. I think what he did was most despicable! He deservers the MAX! He’s not sorry; he’s only doing what he needs to, in order to get on with his life (BEAT THE SYSTEM). I despise him and every human like him! If it was up to me, I would have him hung on national television. He has the heart to torture and cause pure agony and pain to a living creature, which does nothing but love unconditionally. He finds fun and entertainment in watching an animal, which has feelings just as we do, suffer in the most horrific ways. What’s the difference? Are we for certain Vicious Vick has the ability to be discerning between Man and Man’s Best Friend? I’m just disgusted and dissatisfied with him along with his cohort’s final sentence. If he’s not banned from touching an animal (of any kind), the Judge along with his staff deserve to do the time with him, literally!

Posted by: For the voice of the UNHEARD | December 11, 2007 05:21 PM

hey anneliese, peta-pan and vickrockz: could you please tell me which church fed you with this baseness-rubbish? may quicksand take you!

Posted by: papillon | December 11, 2007 05:24 PM

I think some/most PETA members are so extreme that they rival any extremist group. Vick got convicted, lost his job, money, reputation and time.....what more do you want. Do PETA employees and members have any idea of grace and redemption? Give people a chance. I would never contribute one dollar to this organization until I could see some form of tolerance for change in people. Right now PETA makes me sick.

Posted by: Mike | December 11, 2007 05:40 PM

PETA okay, but maybe the next time a bunch of helpless humans are dying from a hurricane you can put the animals down and save them!!!

Posted by: whatever | December 11, 2007 06:05 PM

I love my Dog, She is a really sweet animal. However I think at the harshest he should have received probation not all that he has lost. "His career,money,house."Now facing time "comon" if that's the case how come know one ever went after the people who go out hunting to kill animals with there animals who alot of the time get killed also. but why is it know one ever said anything ever about that?Come to Florida Okeechobee you'll see alot of people to lock up and take away all there money life and career. he was wrong.But all this is b******t!

Posted by: G man | December 11, 2007 06:05 PM

I love animals just like the next person, but when you start comparing a dog's life to a human you are crazy. he man made a mistake and is paying for it. He should not have gotten 23 months for a dog when people can assult an old lady and get probation. If you peta people cared more about people and protested for human rights there wouldn't be so much drama in the world.

Posted by: m.fan | December 11, 2007 06:32 PM

Michael Vick is definitely not the only dog-fighter out there. It almost seems unfair that he'll be spending two years in jail for something he grew up with. If you grew up with murder, you would not think much of it either.

Posted by: Anonymous | December 11, 2007 07:07 PM

I am so disgusted by dog fighting. I cannot explain the feeling it gives me. It is so horrifying and cruel. I wish I could do more to help. Just remember that those who hurt animals have some SERIOUS karma coming to them, whether it be in this lifetime or the next, justice will be served.
Peace

Posted by: Allison Roberts | December 11, 2007 07:33 PM

I am completely disgusted by Michael Vick's actions. I have been an ER Nurse for 23 years. My dog is a tracking dog. I must say that I do not consider running down a field with a ball a great contribution to mankind. Nonetheless I would support Michael Vick if he did do anti cruelty ads. It takes a big man to admit his wrongdoings. It takes an even bigger one to try and change the minds of others. He clearly still has defenders and supporters. I hope he is willing to try and reach those who feel this wasn't a big deal. It's very sad to read some of these posts.

Posted by: dog lover | December 11, 2007 07:41 PM

I'd rather have an Iraqi live next door to me than a peta extremist....you azzclownz take the cake

Posted by: VickRockz | December 11, 2007 07:42 PM

Cowgirlgf,
Hang on now girl.
Your state is going to be just fine because Bush is heading on home and he will take real good care of Texas,
shoot if you don't believe me just ask an Iraqi or better yet ask your next door neighbor
YEP, your gonna be just fine:)

ANIMALS RULE

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | December 11, 2007 08:14 PM

A man's life...? What about all the innocent lives he took! All the suffering he caused!?! Is that nothing? I think he should recieved 25+ years in prison, a lifetime ban from the NFL, and a lifetime ban from owning ANY animals!

Posted by: Aleasha | December 11, 2007 08:20 PM

Animals are more important than people... Vick should be executed.

Posted by: YouSuck | December 11, 2007 08:45 PM

That person below me:

What would you do if he payed someone to abuse your mum would you only want him to get like what 23 months thats a gift if i think that this makes a mark that animals are treated just like humans and people cant just say..well its only a dog or well just a cat . And another thing is that "vick" dose not care about what he has done he just wants to get on with his life as another person said he beat the system !!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous | December 11, 2007 08:57 PM

Peta-pan
I sure don't know if you have ever been punked but you have been ANA'D :)

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | December 11, 2007 09:34 PM

Just incase some of you are still a little confused..
P-People for the
E- Ethical
T- Treatment of
A- ANIMALS

considering how often much of you lash out at peta for not doing more for humans I am starting to think that your opinions after all are that animals and humans are the same, and should be treated as equals for why else would you come to an organization dedicated to helping animals, and urge for more human issues to be solved by them.......

ps: If half of you visited this website not only when defending Vick you would see that PETA is strongly against hunting, and the issue is discussed in length...

Posted by: Dana | December 11, 2007 09:50 PM

All of you hypocrites! Vick is being punished for dogfighting a breed which was brought to this country by you all ( whites)for fighting.He should pay a fine and serve maybe six months, but this is " white justice". Could it have been some justice for " white America" because of the OJ verdict? How many of you would own a pit? What is really sad is that ABC webpage has a video condoning a 5 yr old killing a 445lb bear. His stupid dad and grand-dad are bragging about how they have started teaching him to shoot at the age of 2 1/2 yrs old. Red-necks bastards are sick!

Posted by: Ashok Das | December 11, 2007 09:53 PM

I got only one thing to say, HURRAY no more Vick!!!

Posted by: silvia | December 11, 2007 11:20 PM

When I read some of these comments on Jacks blog and through the internet, I truly dont know what to say about the state of our world and the people in it. It seems there is no more compassion in this world, that all people of color blame this on the white system, it seems that others do not care because it was dogs, I just sometimes get so sad about this world and the fact that people care more about watching football then the fact that animals suffered, and the Christians that scream that Vick should go free worship God but forget God created the animals as he did the humans. It is so disheartening these days, if it isnt dogs getting abused and people thinking its okay, its food being beaten and abused and people saying how much they want a bacon sandwich while watching these animals suffer. I guess this world has just become so heartless and unfeeling that no form of abuse is considered terrible. I am proud to be an animal lover and I feel the pain of all animals, either food animals, or companion, zoo, etc. And I also feel the pain of humans, yes an animal lover can also love humans and feel for their suffering. Maybe that will afford me being called names, but I also hope it affords me compassion in my heart, and I feel that it will make me be a good person, a kind person and it makes me think more of myself if for nothing else, than to have feelings for other than nmyself.

Posted by: Cynthia Smith | December 11, 2007 11:52 PM

Personally I would pay money to see him rolled in meat and thrown in a ring with all those poor dogs that were horribly abused for his sick pleasure. I can't imagine what else he is capable of doing to women or children. The world is a better place with him behind bars, to bad its only 23 short months!

Posted by: gina willson | December 12, 2007 12:56 AM

I agree with the first post. Michael Vick's career did not need to be sabotaged at the life of a few dogs. This man did great things for his community and for the sport of football and this sentence is unjust and unfair. A few months of community service would have sufficed but taking away this man's livliehood was uncalled for. How can you people celebrate over the ruining of a man's life? How heartless does that make you to put an animal over a productive member of your species as a human? I love dogs, but no man's life should be put in jeopardy over an animal. You need to re-evaluate your loyalties: man or beast?

Posted by: Anonymous | December 12, 2007 12:57 AM

he needs some animal service, or community service to make up for it or advertising against dog fighting.

Dogs are sweethearts and sometimes the only thing people have to look forward to when they come home. they're life savers, and SMART. and YES they can understand you. and YES they think you're stupid for yelling at them and patting them on the head. WHO likes that???

animals are as smart as people, IF NOT SMARTER!!
some people are so heartless and screwed up in the head they shouldn't even be here.

oh and they do understand you talking. they just don't have the best means of talking back to you.
THEY NEED LOVE.

I agree.

RAPING SHOULD BE A LIFE TERM SENTENCE, ALWAYS.
Stealing isn't as bad, unless someone was killed in the process, thats also A LONG TERM SENTENCE

DRUG DEALERS are often poor and just trying to pull in enough money.
people who are in posession of WEEEEEEEEEEED. k. are very mellow people, very laid back and often to high to go anywhere to do anything wrong or HURT anyone. I've never met a rude pothead.
leave them alone. they don't deserve More time than someone who actually did something wrong.

Posted by: unknown | December 12, 2007 01:21 AM

23 months for some damn dogs and danny heatley gets probation for a human being. you think max time for vick will stop dogfighting.. grow up dogfighting has been since the 1800's.. there are upscale fights around the world that law enforcement will never touch.. so spread your hate, love your dogs and cats, it is only costing us men and women daily in war.. idiots

Posted by: tony316 | December 12, 2007 01:54 AM

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Posted by: Caboose | December 12, 2007 06:19 AM

I'm wondering how many of these people who bemoan Vick serving any time are actively pursuing justice for all those they mention who have suffered. Are you actively working to pass tougher laws to protect those victims of crime you mentioned? Are you donating money or time to help Katrina victims or those home from Iraq? PETA stands for something - it does something for one group of victims from the demented in our society. PETA stands for helping animals. So, what are any of you doing idiot posters doing besides complaining? Are you doing anything positive for any group - animals, people, environment? People can choose to help animals and people you idiots. Instead of finding a way to complain about people doing good you choose to defend a cruel, vile human like Vick through excuses. Find a charity you believe in - do something POSITIVE. Stop dreaming up excuses for cruelty. Maybe then you can elevate yourself to having compassion for something other than money.

Posted by: boredbyYou | December 12, 2007 06:44 AM

And now he's lost his coach...last night Bobby Petrino quit the Falcons to coach at the University of Arkansas. I don't know how much Vick's sentencing had to do with it, though.

Posted by: BullyDawg | December 12, 2007 09:33 AM

To all of those screaming racism.... Here this: Is does not matter if you are black or white, yellow or green. AN ASSHOLE IS AN ASSHOLE. They are all the same color on the inside. People like Vick make me worry about humanity. And to all of you proclaiming, "I love my dog". What if a dogfighter stole your dog as bait? Yes, they do that to train dogs to fight. This is very scary to me. People need to have a heart for ALL living things. If people don't stand up for animals, who will do it? They cannot speak for themselves. Also, just a suggestion, if you want to be taken seriously please try to spell correctly and use word in the correct context. I'm not being rude, I simply cannot understand some of the commnets because they do not make any sense.

Posted by: josey | December 12, 2007 10:26 AM

Amanda, I totally agree thou shalt not kill. Yet they used dogs to kill humans, and not ot mention if you are going to use the word of God please have a complete knowledge of it . You can kill with your tongue. Life and death is in the power of the tongue. How many of you animal lovers who eat meat and buy furs and join hunting clubs have not killed Mr. Vick with your tongue. Crimes should not go unpunished, but when you punish people because of the hatred that is in your heart that is not fair. His punishment should be lighter. Work on forgiveness. Society would rather give a rapist another chance than someone who killed dogs that he paid for. Peta and the animal human society had a great imapct on how this case was decided. The other problem that I have with this is no one has mentioned the people from the other states where dog fighting was supposedly had taken place. They wanted Mr. Vick and they wanted his money, and they proved it when they asked for a million dollars to take care of the other animals. Pits don't need psych evaluations they are vicious dogs by nature. Also, lets continue to support Peta so they can make more nude photos in the name of stopping animal cruelty. Lets exploit more women. Please pray that God will touch the heart of people and learn to forgive. Those who do not forgive will not be forgiven. It is that simple.

Posted by: T. Richardson | December 12, 2007 10:46 AM

Dear Noofyoubusiness, Peta-pan, et al:
All us "veggie eating bastards" can think about is
picking on some good young man who gave money to his loser friends?
Um,no. Us veggie eating bastards get all upset because this good young man helped KILL eight dogs, at least, and put some others into rape stands for his entertainment. Is THAT GenX
black culture? I doubt that most of your contemporaries would agree with you!
As for how us veggie eating bastards don't care about people or about racism, etc., let me just say that many of us DO care - a lot!
I am old enough, for example, to remember Martin Luther King. In fact, I marched in Birmingham and in Gadsten, Alabama with the protesters and got my head bashed for it by a good-ole boy-deputy while sitting in jail. Do I deserve thanks or something? No. I believed then and now that it's my responsibility to care when rights are being ignored, and that was my decision. But because there were many of us, black and white, that stood up then, it did help establish the right and freedom for YOUR ass to call me a racist veggie eating bastard now, in 2007. Would I do it again? Absolutely. A hundred times yes. Why? Because, at the time, a broad segment of American society, namely, its African-American population, had no VOICE in what happened to them. Now, in 2007, another segment of our society, its animal population, has no voice in what happens to it, and the animals need OUR voices to chime in and speak up for them because of that. There is no just reason for animals to live in confined factory farms, to be slaughtered inhumanely, to be killed and injured for our "entertainment", or to be skinned alive for their fur, but they have no voice to speak up, to protest, to riot in the streets. Until there are firm laws that protect their rights, there will be veggie eating bastards speaking up for animals. That doesn't mean we don't care about people. That means we care about the rights all living beings should enjoy. Where there's injustice, we need to speak up, and I hope and believe that most people here would speak up for the rights of any being, human or animal. Racism still exists, yes. Injustice still exists, but it won't even be noticed if you don't help. Why not join us instead of attacking us? Put your anger to good use, where it can help create a better world, for people AND for animals!

Posted by: Susannah S | December 12, 2007 11:03 AM

Great post, Susannah!

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | December 12, 2007 11:21 AM

Anonymous,
You posted this:
Michael Vick is definitely not the only dog-fighter out there. It almost seems unfair that he'll be spending two years in jail for something he grew up with. If you grew up with murder, you would not think much of it either

My response..........
So in your opinion if some one grows up around murder, or any other crime when they are found guilty of committing the same crimes they grew up around they just should not be charged for the very reasons they did not know any better? As humans we have this great ability to rise above bad situations, and make our lives better. I am so sick of people using the excuse of the reason they are like they are is because they grew up in a bad neighborhood Bull Crap so did many other extremely great role models that we have in society today...there is no excuse for committing crimes using this excuse to defend Vick is about the lamest cop out ever...its like saying he is too stupid to know wrong from right, but not so stupid that he could not find a way to make millions of dollars a year................

Posted by: Dana | December 12, 2007 11:35 AM

Vic goes to the slammer while your killers in Carolina go free ? what kind of outfit are you guys runnng ?

Posted by: l m digmen | December 12, 2007 12:28 PM

I am very glad that Michael Vick and his cohorts received stiffer jail sentences than, as I understand, even the prosecution requested. It was very important that this precedent be set as dog-fighting has received so much more coverage since Vick's dog-fighting ring was uncovered.

For those people that feel they must complain that PETA and people interested in animal rights are not doing enough (or anything) for human rights, maybe you should stop wasting YOUR time putting others down on this blog and get out there and help your fellow humans!

Posted by: V. Soto | December 12, 2007 01:59 PM

Vick getting 23 months isn't enough I think. And he won't even serve the whole sentence. This is just like a murder case cause dogs can feel just like us. What if it was your child would you want just 23 months for the murderer or life? Think about this. And for the people that post things like "it's just some dogs" or bring up racism or say we have gone over the edge. I want you all to sit back and think what was done to some poor innocents animals, what if this was your pet or child and on playing the race card who's being narrow minded and racist it would be you cause that's the only thing you can think of to bring up on this subject. And we so sentence people for other crimes in this country and they get what they deserve just like Vick so I don't feel bad or pity him but I do pity the anymous people on here with their narrow minded thinking because the have no clue. I onlt pity the animal and the ones that couldn't get saved. Cause we are are equal whether you be a ant, cow, pig, cat or dog and no matter what color or race you are. So we all need to get off the power trip and start respecting animals cause they deserve it!

Posted by: Suuny | December 12, 2007 02:13 PM

This is a damn shame!
Why don't peta go after all the hunters in the south who kill deer and elk just for the sport of it. Micheal Vick is a human being not an animal you guys act like he committed the worst crime in the history of man kind.

Posted by: CHRIS | December 12, 2007 02:43 PM

Amazing post Susannah.

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | December 12, 2007 04:17 PM

I agree with the amount of time Vick was given for his crimes. What he did was cruel, & I support all the people who worked so hard at making sure he was punished rightfully. & for all you people who say 'oh their just dogs, what about rapists & murderers!?' well, maybe if you had the compassion of so many PETA members & actually went out of your way to see these rapists punished, then maybe they wouldn't get away with the things they do. I bet everyone here who complains that, people who kill people aren't getting rightfully punished, just sit on your asses watching their trials, yelling at the tv instead of getting up & protesting. That's why Vick got the time he did, because people cared enough to make sure of it. Stop somplaining if you aren't doing anything to change whatever it is your bitching about. & by the way, the whole point of PETA is to support equality amoungst all living beings, so saying we're racists is probably the most ridiculous thing ever.

Posted by: brooke | December 12, 2007 04:26 PM

why yall hatin on micheal vick get serious no one listens to what the p.e.t.a got to say

Posted by: Brandon Kennison | December 12, 2007 04:27 PM

Amen Dana.....

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | December 12, 2007 04:54 PM

If PETA does not track the ip number of Marcus Williams, then send it to me because I can guarantee you it can be tracked (sometimes right to their doorstep) and if he is fighting dogs (um, illegal) he deserves to be prosecuted.

Why do these same nitwits post all the time on here? Again, the idiots saying it's all because Vick is black ... BULLSHIT! It's because he's an asshole who got caught doing something he shouldn't do and from what I have seen about him, he was NEVER a good person.

If your passion is for rape victims, murdered people, abused children, etc. then please go to a site that supports that and stop accusing people here of not caring about other things just because they have a passion for animals. God, I have never in my life seen so much ignorance from trolls. Why are they allowed to continue to post here? To get more postings for the blog? I'm getting really disgusted that you don't monitor this more (example: the racist peta-pan - it's more than obvious he is a complete racist).

Uh, to the person who claims that Atlanta GA all support Michael Vick. WRONG!! I have friends there and you are a liar! There might be a few idiots like you but you are outnumbered by the people who would just love a chance to see that sorry SOB in person! I don't feel one bit sorry for Michael Vick. I hope he never recovers financially. Save any self-righteous words about him being able to redeem himself. Fuck Michael Vick!

Posted by: sherri smith | December 12, 2007 05:53 PM

YouSuck

Wow, a psycho huh? Go live in tgje forest if you hate humans so much, or better yet, kill yourself since you are a human.

Posted by: Caboose | December 12, 2007 07:31 PM

in response to the numerous posts on 'putting animals before humans' --

the last time i checked, humans were also under the kingdom animalia.

Posted by: stasya | December 12, 2007 08:37 PM

I was happy to read the many posts from Dana, as well as the comments from Cynthia, Susannah, Judith and others, because all of the "they're just dogs" and tiresome "hypocrites" comments were getting depressing. And Canaduck, your comments were hilarious! At first I really thought I was reading a post from an anti, because you did such a good job imitating them!

Let me sum up a few of the key points here:

- PETA is not the cause of all of the world's ills, like rape, murder, and the war in Iraq

- Mike Vick did NOT do "great things" for his community - he was an okay football player who could run and catch a ball - big whoopee doo!

- a teacher or police officer would certainly have their careers ended if they engaged in such criminal activity - it would not be anyone else's fault but their own - Mike Vick should have thought about his precious "career" before he engaged in these crimes

- none of the animal rights supporters here agree with hunting or fishing either - this particular topic is about DOG FIGHTING (and since hunting and fishing are unfortunately legal, there is no way to pursue these people with criminal charges)

- no one forced Mike Vick to torture animals, and the "he grew up with it" mentality is not an excuse - otherwise, millions of people around the world would be allowed to get away with robbery, fraud, drug trafficking, rape and murder - yeah, that makes SO much sense (not)

- if you are not actually interested in being educated about animal rights issues, then go away - no one forced you to read these blogs

- anyone who defends a dog-killer is just as pathetic as the dog-killer

Posted by: Michele | December 12, 2007 11:03 PM

mr. T... are you kidding?!!!!

your misinformed, abusive post is NOT an oracle of Ilyan Yahweh!!!

whether or not your intentions are good, good intentions are not good enough when you choose to do God's bidding, therefore listen up!

you're indeed entitled to your opinions and all well and good but anyone with a real knowledge of God and a true relationship with God would tell you...

there is more tolerance to be had for the ignorant, maniacal, animal hating, mVick diehard crony than for anyone who uses God to give credence to an unGodly rant spewing forth condemnation under the guise of righteousness!

Intercessory prayer to initiate grace and divine intervention to bring people to the acknowledgment of God's truth would have been more in order and a whole lot more effective than lambasting them with condemnation under the cover of God's precepts, God's word, and a pretense of Godly concern!

Biblically, everyone is accountable for every word spoken to them out of the mouth of God, i.e., God's written word, the word of God out of the mouth of the prophet, the inner witness word, etc., therefore whose to say how many, if any, of these people have a true understanding of the forgiveness factor, divine ordinances, and requirements of the living God?!! IMO most of the hatred and anger levied against mVick was really against his despicable, vile actions, NOT mVick personally!

to learn of such horrific abuse and misuse of so many animals done in the shadows of secrecy over the course of years by a celebrated trusted sports figure the public was shocked and outraged, the public outcry loud and clear, and rightfully so!
as a result mVick's punishment was swift and just, and deservedly so!

you, however, are clearly suggesting that you would have preferred the public NOT know and act to the extent that they did just to save mVick from being brought to justice and his evil agenda to an end. I hereby suggest... instead of playing the blame game you should be THANKING God, a holy SPIRIT, for using the arm of flesh through the viable, willing, and powerful forces of Peta, and other animal welfare and rights activist organizations to expose the heinous works of darkness, in this case, dog fighting, to the world! who knew?!!!

FORGIVENESS is always key here, anywhere, anytime, and how people deal with it is between them and God if in fact they do harbor unforgiveness in their heart over anything not just mVick!

I respectfully submit that YOU need to repent and to "study to show yourself approved unto God" in order that you may speak ONLY the oracles of God and minister ONLY according to the ability that HE gives!"

Posted by: 007 | December 12, 2007 11:56 PM

i've attempted to read the majority of the comments posted, however after reviewing the facts and understanding the case, the important issue at hand wasn't whether or not Vick murdered dogs it was because he lied to the federal authorities. Judge Hudson made an example of what happens when you lie to the authorities. Now as far as the sentence yes too harsh, the state could of dealt with Vick rather than the Feds going after him with swift justice. Early this fall in Richmond there was a young girl who chose to get into her car with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. With her doing so she ran a red light killing the driver that she ran head on. Her sentence 10 months. I think Peta played a horrible role in protesting in Vick's case, because surounding the court house in a 5 mile radius is 4 state courts, with dockets full of pending crimes to include murder, attempted murder, rape, sodemy, the list goes on. Where are the protesters for the victims of those crimes. YES a human life is more important than any animal on this earth. I will only support PETA if one day i wake up to see a dog flying a plane, working at the bank, fighting in iraq, running for govenor or even the president until then, the only thing a dog can do is fech me a bone.

Posted by: nollepros | December 13, 2007 01:26 AM

I say, Do unto you as you've done unto others.

Put him in a pit and let a dog loose on him, see how he likes it!
It would only be fair.

Posted by: fr0glet | December 13, 2007 04:37 AM

You all need to seriously look in the mirror at yourselves. Everyone makes mistakes. There is not one of you that has not broken a law at one point and time in your life. Jesus was and will always be the only perfect human to walk on earth. Read the Bible God gave humans dominion...No not to be cruel to them. Aniamls were used for food and clothing then. I pray that your eyes become open and enlightened. You are not here on earth on your own...get to know the only true and living God.

Posted by: GET REAL | December 13, 2007 08:55 AM

I'm sorry, but I don't know why PETA bothered. This organisation was agitating for the death of all Vick's dogs before they had even been properly temperament tested, and that's something I can't condone.

Now that they have been tested, and only one has had to be euthanised for aggression issues, I don't see any specific mention of them on this blog at all. I wonder why.

Perhaps it's because their survival and stability means PETA can't blithely advocate breed bans and the killing of fight bust dogs on the grounds that they're 'unpredictable' and vicious.'
But I expect you still will, and you'll probably still say that killing them is the 'best thing for all concerned.'

Well, I'm afraid that's not going to happen any time soon; the remaining dogs are safe and will soon be in the care of far more ethical organisations than this one, thank God.

Posted by: Kirsty | December 13, 2007 09:48 AM

tony 316...

if it has a beginning it has an end [excluding the omnipotent, omnicient, and omnipresent LIVING God Ilyan Yahweh, of course!] aka the Alpha & the Omega.

a few hundred years within an eternal timeframe is nothing!
as horrific and widespread as dogfighting is it too shall pass...
NO "elite" anything has ever or can ever stand against or escape the ordained workings of HIS ultimate purpose within HIS perfect COHEROS timing!
how naive of you to think otherwise in this hour.

so curb YOUR hate, help an animal, seek God, get understanding!
deeming everybody an idiot and everything wrong only proves you're an idiot.

Posted by: 007 | December 13, 2007 11:17 AM

i think punishment should fit the crime..michael vick should have been hosed down with freezing cold water and then electrocuted! but lets not forget he didnt do this all by himself the same should be happening to all dogfight organisers, gamblers and spectators! its inhumane and its downright cruel! it is not sport it is CRUELTY!!!!!

Posted by: Nicola White | December 13, 2007 01:12 PM

The Courts set an example with Michael Vick's sentence, and sent this message:
If you abuse dogs you will be caught, and, you will go to Jail. The Court have spoken.
Remember, hate the sin, but love the sinner.

Posted by: Holly | December 13, 2007 02:02 PM

Well said, Michele.

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | December 13, 2007 03:21 PM

id put an animals life beforem a human because most humans can stand up for themselves and unjustices with human are paid more oftenlly than unjustices with animals which occur every day in many ways and the law is not strict about just as if animals didnt suffer.
Dog fighters are horrible people and should be beaten up to death like the animals in fights.

Posted by: Alexia | December 13, 2007 04:45 PM

GET REAL: your statement is too arrogant! the bible is not a scientifically proven book but it was and is very harmful to the animals because of paranoid people like you! god loves all his creation in the same way - get real!

Posted by: rainbow | December 13, 2007 05:11 PM

for once I agree with judith,
well said Michele.

Posted by: rojo | December 13, 2007 06:33 PM

I don't understand some of the comments. How can any one think it is ok to hurt and animal? All any of them want is to be loved. You animal killing should all be beat to death. The world would be a better place.

Posted by: jackie | December 13, 2007 07:41 PM

I have been a Falcons fan for years and I will continue to support my team. For the folks at Peta, don't get me wrong I am an animal lover. But you fail to remember that some of these dogs are just as dangerous to humans as some humans are to them. I can under your support of animal rights if they had any, but they don't. In America your rights are earned when you become a taxpaper. I've never seen a tax return prepared with the name Fido or Butch as a taxpayer or dependent. When our government allows dogs to be claimed as a dependent on our tax return, I can then understand the reasoning behind the comments being made about Michael Vicks actions. We (humans) supply the needs for these animals such as food, medical, entertainment and shelter. These items are a cost to us and none are deductible. Until the government allows these expenses to be deductible and we can claim these animals as a dependent, Peta and the rest of you need to shut the hell up.

Posted by: Unknown | December 13, 2007 07:55 PM

listen to what you animal rights people are saying. Vick should be beaten to death and such. You would be better served with him doing community service. I think your extreme nontollerence will eventually lead to your demise, much like the KKK.

Posted by: j havard | December 13, 2007 09:29 PM

Hey Unknown (love how you cowardly used that name) some of us don't have to have a monetary reason to love our pets and other animals. You are such a typical greedy person. Yet you think what you have to say is so much more important than anyone else. How about YOU shut the hell up? If you don't like people supporting the rights of animals then find another playground troll.

Posted by: sherri smith | December 13, 2007 09:30 PM

The people who think vick shouldn't go to jail are dumbasses. Don't you understand that if you torture or kill animals, its just a matter of time when you get bored with animals and start going after people. Thats how seiral killers are born. I think anyone how kills animals are just as bad as people who kill other people. A life is a life. No matter if its a person or an animal, no one should harm another. Its wrong in so many ways. I'm glad Vick is in jail.

Posted by: Lovely paws | December 13, 2007 10:29 PM

I agree that under two years seems like a slap on the wrist. It is well proven that cruelty to animals is a direct predecessor to violence directed towards other humans. So take that anonymous. Yes, humans life is the most precious thing so lets protect that by preventing people to become ingrained and desensitized to a culture of violence. As far as the sentencing is concerned I would imagine he would get more time for the fact that this guy was trying to make money off of an illegal activity. I would like to see him do drug dealer time. As far as I am concerned he was trying to live the image of violence, money, and general bad-assness. I wonder how that works in prison. Probably a perfect fit. As far as what he does when he is released, I think everyone deserves a chance to prove that they are changed. I would love to see a PSA that involved Vick, some hand-cuffs, and a pack of very slobbery and loving great danes. That would be a good test of his rehabilitation.

And Canaduck
1. Your're an ignorant fool who apparently has no defense for Vick's appalling actions other than the ridiculous assertion that all of his opponents are racist. Bravo

2.I hope you don't have animals. I mean why would you want them. You have to pay money to feed them, they bark. No matter, I asked a couple of my K-9 friends and they said they didn't like you anyways so no sweat, everyones happy.

3. It's spelled w-e-a-r-i-n-g and there is always a "u" after a "q". Moron.

Posted by: A King | December 14, 2007 11:59 AM

Dear Canaduck, Unknown and every asshole that thinks that M. Vick shouldn't go to jail: why don't u all go f**k yourselfs?, why don't yall find some other internet site to write down your idiotic comments??, here, we don't want nor need that kind of BS...you're talking about taxes, money, prestige, sports...bla bla bla...IT'S A LIFE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT!!!!, dogs, they breath and feel just the way we do...people please!!!...what's your problem?...it is completly unbelievable, at least on my mind, that your common sense tells u that torturing animals is ok...yes it's a good thing to do, let's teach this in schools!!!...WTF?..

I always respect other peoples point of view...but in this case I refuse to do it!!...it doesn't make sense..I actually feel sorry 4 u guys..

I need to apologize with every animal lover that is reading this, because of my lousy language..is just that in cases like this, I just lose it!!..
If calling us (animal lovers) losers, makes you happier than anything else in this world...then do it...we really don't care...that's why you're the minority!...orrr...correct me if I'm wrong...WHERE'S YOUR INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION AGAINST ANIMAL RIGHTS???...now who's the biggest loser? :)
peace!

Posted by: Ana Maria | December 14, 2007 03:34 PM

Dear A King
Our "friend" Canaduck can't understand the words you're typing...because he doesn't have enough gray matter on his brain...ups!...so sorry Canaduck...do u at least know what "gray matter" is??
moron!...

Go back 2 school and learn how 2 spell, or get some info about Microsoft Word, there's an action that automatically corrects all your erros when writing a letter...
my mother tongue it's not even english, and I know how to write it...you should be ashamed!

Posted by: Ana Maria | December 14, 2007 03:42 PM

AMEN, Sherri!
you took the words right out of my mouth!
anonymous is obviously ignorant of the FACT that ALL creation has a God/given right to LIFE!

****************************

to jalissa
re post dated 12/11 @1.54am...

get a grip!
NOBODYelse ruined mVick's life!
he ruined it Himself by the egotistical, hell/bent, cruel choices HE made!

if you and the few diehard fans and friends mVick has left can't handle this
simple truth of the matter and/or the past, present, and future consequences
of his dastardly deeds, then, oh well! what can anyone say except to suggest saving your time and energy for a more notable cause.

Posted by: 007 | December 14, 2007 04:54 PM

ooooops!
PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION
re previous post to Jalissa:

the word intended is "noble" NOT "notable" as typed.

Posted by: 007 | December 14, 2007 05:05 PM

i think that everyone who feels that theyve done everything perfect to please stand up I dont condone dogfighting in no way but if everyone who judged him business was flashed across a screen we all would receive life sentences.

Posted by: Anonymous | December 14, 2007 08:03 PM

rainbow: chill.

the bible is historically and scientifically "perfect" just like its author.

the missing link theory is still the best scientists can do when, in fact, the author and finisher of our faith and the "creator" of ALL things,
the LIVING triune God, IS the missing link!

I agree with you that GET REAL's carnal misinterpretation of the bible regarding animals is misleading because humanity has indeed evolved and is more civilized, informed, educated, and concerned about animals than ever before.

the world today has infinitely more sophisticated and progressive options, measures, and alternatives available to it re every facet of life where once was necessary or required to use an animal.

the exploitation, abuse and frivolous use and misuse of animals never was, and
is NO way biblically sanctioned. in fact, we are to care for an animal's NEEDS.

a closing note: you are unwise in your wild generalizations and insinuations
against those under grace.

Posted by: 007 | December 14, 2007 11:18 PM

To "Unknown" - using your logic, infants, children, disabled and unemployed people would not have any rights (since they don't pay taxes). Read "Animal Liberation" by Peter Singer before you spout off any more of your crap.

To "A king" and "Ana Maria" - uh, clearly you did not read Canaduck's comments carefully enough. He/she was doing an imitation of the anti-PETA people who regularly post on these blogs. Canaduck is a VERY outspoken animal rights activist, and has demonstrated the ability to have a very witty sense of humour. Go back and read it again, maybe you will get it...

Posted by: Michele | December 15, 2007 12:34 AM

now i know why michael vick is in prision. the ceo of peta does not believe in God. shame on this organization. one day all of you will face your maker.

Posted by: anonymous | December 15, 2007 05:25 AM

i posted an earlier comment but i guess that was too deep for it to be viewed. all of the peta members are under the rule of a ceo that does not believe in God. micheal vick was sentenced to prison by "well you know" who. since your ceo has verbally stated her disbelief in God, you all better be careful of your future.

Posted by: anonymous | December 15, 2007 03:26 PM

I think vick should get life in prison and he should get shot i hate his ass. if he was here i would torture him like he did the dogs so he can fell it.

Posted by: Devon | December 15, 2007 09:55 PM

WHO EVER IS Canaduck IF YOU REALLY THINK THE YOU SHOULD DO WHAT EVER TO DOGS I THINK I SHOULD BE BLE TO TORTURE YOU TO CAUSE I THINKN KILLING AN ANIMAL IS THE SAME AS KILLING A HUMAN I WISH YOU SAID THAT TOP ME I WOULD HURT YOU SO BAD

Posted by: devon | December 15, 2007 09:59 PM

I think that because Micheal Vick was a black young and rich NFL player that they made a example of him, I think that it is wrong for what they have done to him, but if would of been a white man fighting dog they would of just gotten there hand spank, lets all remeber that the white generation began the pit bull fighting and there still are. But we will see when a white man gets cought fighting dogs to see what happens. We are still being jugde because of race this world is not perfect and its not like he killed or raped a human person. We have killer and rapest that do really bad things and they dont get the punishment that he has gotten. People make mistakes in life maybe that was his. How come when your doing good people valor you but as soon as you do something bad people judge you, in the bible it saids that only god may judge us so why are other people determine what are future is. Iam a dog lover and a raise pitbulls for a hobby, and i love my dogs with all my heart, I have 3 arcer and Iam a breeder. We have people that go and get dogs and then leave them on the streets thats why we have pounds. I think that if he got the treatment he got for dog fighting that people that dont take care of there dogs should get the same treatment.

Posted by: samuel castro | December 15, 2007 11:32 PM

ana maria, english is a difficult language to master and that is probably why you've missed Canaducks' parody on the typical vick supporter.

He was using humour.

Posted by: rojo | December 16, 2007 07:50 AM

FOR AMANDA, MABY YOU SHOULD SET IN PRISON WITH VICK,THESE ARE NOT JUST FUCKING DOGS!THEY TO LIVE AND HAVE FEELINGS,AND WHAT HE DID HE SHOULD HAVE IT DONE TO HIM.AND THIS IS WHAT OUR CHILDREN ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK UP TOO? THAT IS COLD BLOODED.

Posted by: sherry white | December 16, 2007 06:12 PM

First of all, "anonymous" is a coward for shouting out his criticisms of atheists when he can't even disclose his name or what religion he is. What does Ingrid Newkirk's personal beliefs have to do with of other PETA members personal beliefs of God. Secondly, Judge Henry Hudson was the one that sentenced Vick, not Ingrid or PETA. Thirdly, where does it say in ANY religion that man is allowed to abuse or torture any animals. The charges Micheal Vick faces are of his own doings, this isn't about celeb status or race, this is about violating the law and causing suffering to a living and defenseless creature.

Posted by: Mayrette | December 17, 2007 07:24 PM

devon, don't know what to say to you. You seem to have an understanding of english, perhaps you have some anger management issues. I'll write this slowly for you.

Canaduck was joking .

Posted by: rojo | December 18, 2007 12:08 AM

People and animals (anything with a brain) feel pain so an animal or a one month old baby with limited intelligence will feel pain. If there were a higher intelligence above us and they harmed us and said "it's just a person," how would you feel? Think about it unless you're not intelligent enough to comprehend what I'm writing.
As for the race card players, remember, one hundred years ago people were saying "it's just a black person" so think about the "it's just an animal" saying also.

Posted by: Angry Drunk | December 18, 2007 08:56 PM

Mine is in response to Samuel Castro's blog about the racial issue with Vick being black and the law wanting to make an example out of him. I can see where you're coming from, but the fact of the matter is that what the guy did is common practice among serial killers as children. Black, white or red, Vick is being punished because he not only pit God knows how many dogs together to tear one another apart, but executed the ones that were "not performing" in heinous ways. It almost seems these guys went way out of there way to watch a living, breathing animal suffer. It's not like he abandoned them in a field or dropped them off in a wicker basket on someone's door step. He threw them out windows, tossed a noose around their necks so their spines would snap or they would suffocate and die, and God knows what else. I am also the owner of two pitbulls and have had them around since I was born, and it surprises me that you would take that stance, racial issue aside.

Posted by: Rodrigo | December 19, 2007 12:16 AM

It's not the end of the world,the truth is Michael Vick went to jail for PERJURY, Had he admitted to the involvement of this crime in the begining, he would have only been slapped with a big azz fine AND PLACE ON PROBATION! While everyone is all for a dog loving world and the pounds put millions of dogs down every minute. An they give no sympathy to the PIT BULL breed and automatically dis-allow anyone to adopt them. YEAH, what he did was awful and a disgrace to his own character!!
You don't seen any punishment taking against people who are in the FUR industry, these poor animals are hunted and skinned to make MILLIONS even from other big time celeberties such as MICHAEL VICK. It's all about who you can MOCK at any given point and time.

Posted by: CWhite | December 19, 2007 11:31 AM

I was on your side with the vick situation until I heard about your xmass card with vick in jail...that's tasteless and he deserves more respect--if nothing else because he's a human being capable of making mistakes. You should extend the same dignity to him as you expect others to extend to animals.

What he did was awful, no question--dont take the low road now.

Posted by: sw | December 19, 2007 11:51 AM

I was watching the news in Chattanooga, and they showed a "white" older man actually beating puppies in the head and killing them. I wonder why he killed several pups, and the courts saw it on tape, and gave him a small fine, and probation?

Posted by: Jamie | December 19, 2007 01:50 PM

I have a question if a guy shots a deer is that not antimal cruelty. If you all are going to be all "for animal" be like that all the way not half way. I hope you all feel good about stressing this issue so much but guess what its not going to stop. You all would rather put an animal over a human that stupid. basically what i am saying is that think about what you did and can you honestly say that this is fair.

Posted by: Eric Williams | December 19, 2007 03:43 PM

I want to preface my statements by saying I'm animal lover and especially fond of my dogs.

That being said this man has lost his career, millions of dollars, and has been sentenced to federal prison for his crime. In my eyes the punishment does not fit the crime, Michael Vick did not kill a human being. At the most he should have been suspended from the NFL and given probation.

I think this was oppurtunity to allow Michael Vick to redeem himself by showing him the error of his ways and possible speaking out against this horrific industry. You especially would have reached urban youth who still idolize Michael Vick for his athletic exploits.

Instead you post a sattirical snow globe E-CARD about a person who is already serving time in Federal Prison for his crimes.

The next time you feel the need to post something like that. Don't think about Michael Vick, think about his children.

PETA YOU DISGUST ME !!!

Posted by: Ron | December 20, 2007 04:05 PM

wow! it takes all kinds, doesn't it? i love my dogs... and cats... and hamster :) i've had animals my entire life so i very much have quite the soft spot. when i breakdown and have bacon or a cheeseburger, i say thanks to the animal that probably greately suffered for my meal. i do think peta is somewhat extreme. there are no limits! mr vick deserved everything, jail, loss of career, loss of assests. but to act as though it's not enuff... i only hope he gets therapy and i liked the idea the gal brought up about standing up against dog fighting, a sort of community service. and oh my god, it's not a f***ing racial issue! get over it! it's 2007 almost 2008! if you do something wrong and you happen to be black, being sentanced is NOT racial. if anything, i do think they used his celebrity status to make a martyr of him, but you know what? he'll be more famous for it so it all works out for everyone. p.s. to be honest, i did want him dead for a little bit there... it's just not a healthy way to live, continuing on a thought pattern like that!

Posted by: carolyn | December 20, 2007 04:23 PM

Michael Vick needs to be punished for his inhumane acts, I do not feel sorry for him at all after what he did. Anyone who would enjoy watching or participating in dogfighting needs to get help.

Posted by: Rebecca S | December 25, 2007 04:50 PM

It dont matter what color you are ...cruelty and abuse off any kind should not be tolerated
I hope vick rots in hell!!!!
It makes me sick what he did , as if he dosent already have enough money... I hope he losses everything, even his life... And the same to all the other messed up people in this world white, back, spanish or whatever else they are...That see no wrong in there actions of cruelty against animals or humans...GOD WILL PUNISH YOU.

Posted by: Anonymous | December 28, 2007 01:26 PM

the sentence does not fit the crime,our justice system needs work.people commit worse crimes an get a lot less.he,s already been humiliated,and ruined in the media,an now there gonna try him for state charges.i sure hope everyone who wanted such a harsh sentence are happy,and get nationwide publicity,bottom line,i hope they have a hard time looking at there selfs in the mirrow.

Posted by: richard surrena | December 31, 2007 06:46 PM

IT'S A SHAME THAT SOMEONE AS TALENTED AS VICK TO BE USED TO BE MADE AN EXAMPLE OF, THESE PETA PROTESTORS NEED TO SHUT UP BECAUSE RVERYTIME THEY EAT CHICKEN,PORK BEEF,LOBSTER,OR FISH AN ANIMAL WAS KILLED!!WHEN WHITE FOLKS KILL DEERS FOR SPORT WHERE ARE ALL THE PETA PEOPLE? BOTTOM LINE, IT'S JUST ENVY AND JEALOUSLY OF A BLACK MILLIONAIRE, BECAUSE IF IT WAS THERE UNCLE FATHER OR BROTHER THEY WO9ULDN'T BE SO QUICK TO SEND SOMEONE TO PRISON! REGARDLESS OF WHAT AN ANIMAL'S LIFE IS SECONDARY TO A MAN'S LIFE. IF THAT WERE NOT SO, GOD WOULD OF MADE ANIMALS OVER MANKIND, AND TO ALL THE PETA PROTESTORS "JEALOUSY IS A SICKNESS" FIND A HUMAN BEING WHO IS BEING MISTREATED AND FIGHT FOR THEM, THEY SHOULD BE EASY TO FIND CHECK YOUR LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER, THE NATION IS FILLED WITH HUMANS WHO COULD USE YOUR HELP.

Posted by: miranda | January 3, 2008 04:31 PM

My heart goes out to Micheal Vick. I am not saying that he was right,but you have people out here KILLING everyday and doing many other stupid things and MV7 is all you hear about.We have the BIGGEST DUMMIE George W.Bush running our COUNTRY. His sentence was not fair and that has a lot to do with RACE if he were WHITE it would have been less time or may be even none.So to Micheal Vick, Marian Jone, Barry Bonds,Pac-man Jones,OJ.Simpson,Kobe Bryant,Allen Iverson,Mike Tyson and so many others that I did not name HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH.GOD BLESS!!!!

Posted by: Bubbie | January 4, 2008 07:31 PM

Hey I want to write to MV they are moving him to Leavnworth, can some one get me the address.

Posted by: CASSANDRA | January 7, 2008 02:49 PM

Look here- I'm gonna comment for both sides; YES! It is wrong to torture and kill any animal for your own stupid reasons. All the money this man has, could he not get another hobby? No- I don't think it's the same as taking a human life. Hello? We're humans, not animals- our lives are FAR MORE VALUABLE. I know rapists who got less than 23 months. 6 months and 1 year of probabtion would be sufficient.

Posted by: Tina- MPLS | January 9, 2008 02:27 PM

to the person below me...
fuck you!
do you have a heart. ITS PEOPLE LIKE YOU TAHT PISS ME OFF! Animals are a responsibility and should be treated with care and respect, not like slaves or entertainers.
get a life!

Posted by: Anonymous | January 9, 2008 08:26 PM

early release for Vick.. what a victory.. PETA fans dont kill yourselves..lol lol

Posted by: tony316 | January 11, 2008 01:02 AM

Upon hearing about the case, I shrugged my shoulders and said, "Its just a dog." However, Im now a dog owner and see things totally differently now! Michael Vick is just another hero in the "African American Community<to be politically correct, and thinks he can escape the law with excuses made by the NAACP. He deserves justice and a swift arm of the law.
At first, I blamed him, but now that I look at it, I blame society as well.We put these egomaniacs on pedestals and make them think they are above the law, when really they're not. I also blame the white race for not banning together as blacks do and support our rights. It only goes to show that without the black community, he would have gotten a lot more. It all boils down to race and the degrading of the black man. For so many years they cried for equallity, and now they are not only equal but above the law as well.
He deserved more, and the white man must ban together and support equallity. Equallity in the judicial system, equality in society.

Posted by: James | January 11, 2008 10:29 PM

I agree completely. You people are crazy this man is one of the greatest and most explosive player in the world and she be out on the field right now.

Posted by: Ricky Brown | January 18, 2008 12:51 AM

This goes to whoever is mad at Michael Vick.Cows,goats,pigs,CHICKENS,crabs,shrimp,and fish are killed everyday.Aren't they animals too? Vick was wrong but dogs are no different from any other animals that GOd has created on this earth.

Posted by: jn | January 21, 2008 03:10 AM

Sounds like anonymous #1 is the kind of person who kicks his dogs out of the way and forgets to feed them!

Posted by: Sandy Hogwood | January 24, 2008 06:31 PM

Yes all of those are animals, but they are not killed for sport and if they are they should be prosecuted also. He was making a profit for killing dogs and you will say so are the animals listed. Well then fine Michael should eat every dog he killed then. I know how I feel about my dogs, I am not the PETA fanatic but they are also an important part of my FAMILY...

Posted by: Brian | January 27, 2008 08:37 PM

When I read about Michal Vick was only getting 23 months in jsil I was VERY MAD!!!!

He should definitely be banned from EVER having any contact with any kind of animal for the rest of his life.

I think that if he is banned from ever having contact with any kind of animal and he fails to follow through with that, he shouls have to go back to jail for a harsher sentence.

People like Micheal Vick make me sick! If people don't want to take care of animals the way that they should be taken care of they shouold not get them in the first place. Animals are the most loving thing on this planet that just want to show their masters that they love them and that they keep them save. So for someone to mistreat that in the way that Micheal Vick did should definitely have to pay for what he has done.

Thanks,
Kimberly -MO

Posted by: Kimberly | February 1, 2008 05:13 AM

It was bad for the dogs and even for Micheal Vick. But I just see people using his house to do the types of things to the dogs, I dont have Micheal Vick doing that to the dogs and I dont understand why he has so much time when he wasnt actually doing it to the dogs, he only allow them to dog fight and he watch and if thats a crime to watch it then so be it. I also think he should had a lessor charge because he did not have physically taken part of the fight but watch and let them barried the dogs, which i dont see him barring the dogs himself

Posted by: Anonymous | February 2, 2008 07:19 AM

haha

Posted by: vick | February 4, 2008 10:55 AM

I don't understand how they could sentence him to any time. when in Texas the white people were dragging a black man dow the high way,and that was a human life. Why do people make a fuss over something that is not important. What if those dogs had of killed your children, would you still love them more than your child's life? Disgusted in Tupelo, mississippi. Michael Vick should not have gotten any time in prison.

Posted by: the bee | February 4, 2008 07:20 PM

This was his house! I think everyone who owns a house is responsible for what is occuring there. I am tired of people with money and influence walking away from their responsibilities.He should have had the house and property taken away from him and donated to an organization to shelter abused animals.

Posted by: greg inwood | February 5, 2008 03:09 AM

I'm a moderate on all this. I am a huge animal lover, but not to the extent that I won't eat meat...I find that a bit ridiculous. I find what Vick did as reprehensible and, in my opinion his actions stem from an equally reprehensible character. What I find disturbing is that some people here have attempted to turn this case into a racial issue. As if he is somehow being victimized because he is black...actually claiming that if he was white he would not be investigated, prosecuted and sentenced. This is ridiculous. He broke the law, got caught and paid the price. His celebrity status, and wealth have nothing to do with this...except from the standpoint of how much media attention this case received. Being a member of a racial, social or economic minority makes him neither noble, entitled nor victimized. He knowingly and willingly committed acts both reprehensible and illegal. Like any other citizen, he suffers the consequences of his actions.

Posted by: CJ | August 17, 2008 12:02 AM