I was just reading on the USA TODAY website the “Ten pressing questions surrounding Vick’s case” written by Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY. The federal judge, Henry Hudson, is saying “…Mr. Vick will be making a plea of guilty next Monday morning at 10:30.” In my opinion, they should have never offered him a plea. This should go to trial and he should get the maximum, which is not even enough.
Here are the questions Mr. Mihoces asked in his article on USA TODAY with my answers. You can read Mr. Mihoces answers and complete article at the above link.
- Why did he plead guilty?
He is pleading because he knows that if this goes to trial he will be convicted and he could face a stiffer penalty. Friends are no longer friends when jail time is involved.
- What sentence will he get?
Who cares? Whatever the plea is it will not be enough for torturing and killing these poor animals.
- Would an NFL suspension of Vick run concurrently with his potential prison term?
The NFL should suspend him for the rest of his life from playing football. He not only tortured and killed dogs he also gambled which is against NFL rules. To top it off, he lied to the NFL commissioner when he told him he was not involved in dogfighting.
- Given he is about to plead guilty to an indictment alleging dogfighting — and gambling — is Vick’s NFL career over?
It should be. He does not deserve the big salaries and endorsements after participating in this type of behavior.
- Could Vick and his co-defendants improve their chances at sentencing by providing prosecutors with information about other dogfighting rings?
If Vick and his cohorts are truly sorry for their behavior, they should come forward with any information that would help stop this activity regardless of the sentencing.
- Has the Vick case damaged the NFL’s image?
I would hope that no other NFL players are involved with this but chances are some of them knew about it. Bad people that do bad things, tend to shine a bad light on the organization that employs them. It is sad, but it happens. One bad apple spoils the bunch.
- Is Vick finished as a high-profile product endorser?
I would hope so. After all, what large company would want any part of this? It would be like endorsing dogfighting.
- Can Vick ever find public forgiveness?
We, in this county, are good at forgiving people for bad behavior if they sincerely ask for forgiveness. I will withhold my forgiveness for when and if he asks. However, torturing and killing animals for fun is an illness, which may never be cured.
- Is dogfighting a Vick problem, or could there be more NFL players involved?
I pray that it is only a Vick problem.
- What will happen to the dogs that were involved in the Bad Newz Kennels operation?
This is the saddest part of the whole story. I feel sorry and sad that these animals were trained this way because they were not born this way.
There is a good article on the Humane Society of the United States website about what we all can do to help end dogfighting. See “Taking Action to End Dogfighting: How to Spot the Signs and What You Can Do.”
Larry
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Micheal Vick has lost all his endorsements and I understand all the products w/ his name or likeness have been pulled… except for one, which Michael Vick does not receive any kickback on. You may have seen it. It’s a dog toy in the likeness of Vick. I don’t know about you, but my dogs tear their toys to shreds.
Hmm… interesting twist… you sit back and watch your dogs tear apart Micheal Vick.
Little sick, but strangely satisfying.
Hmm… my dogs do the same thing with their toys. I wonder where I can get a couple of these toys?
google “Michael Vick dog toy”. Looks like there are several vendors.
Hi,
In light of the Michael Vick stuff, I am especially pleased to share this with others! As personally satisfying as it would be to spay and neuter Michael Vick (with no anesthesia), our goal is not to dwell on Vick and the evils of dog fighting, but to teach people how animals SHOULD BE TREATED, and what a blessing they are. Thanks for reading it and passing it on if it interests you. If it doesn’t, I apologize. ~ Nancy Cronk at www.AnimalChaplains.com.
Press Release August 22, 2007
“Animal Chaplains To Honor and Bless All Creatures on World Animal Day”
~ from the Interfaith Association of Animal Clergy
In what will look like a scene from the popular family movie, “Evan Almighty”, scores of Animal Chaplains around the world will bless hundreds, perhaps thousands of animals in many different settings on October 4th 2007. At a pet cemetery on the east coast, to a city park in the desert, to a sandy beach on the west coast, they will walk in on a leash, fly in on a harness, and slither in their cages. Barking, mewing, bleating, mooing, whinnying and purring will join human voices in hymns of praise and worship.
That day is World Animal Day, a day dedicated to honoring, blessing, and protecting animals all over the world. World Animal Day was founded at an ecologist’s convention in Florence, Italy in 1931 as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. October 4th was chosen as World Animal Day because it is also the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic Church holiday which is often celebrated with an annual “blessing of the pets”. Since then, it has grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and has been widely celebrated around the world. Churches and synagogues in many faiths traditions have adopted “Pet Blessing Day” or “World Animal Day” in increasing numbers every year.
The Interfaith Association of Animal Chaplains prepares for World Animal Day by referring its members and visitors to the official World Animal Day website. The site provides ideas and resources to individuals, families, community groups and congregations everywhere. People can post their pledge for volunteering at a World Animal Day event. In addition to blessing pets, volunteers will work at animal shelters, zoos, rescues, and other nonprofit organizations. Dogs will be walked, cats will be brushed, horses will be groomed, and fish will benefit from freshly cleaned tanks. Donations will be given to animal welfare agencies, and pets will be adopted. School children will collect pet food to be donated to charities, and bake sales and car washes will be held as fundraising events. Veterinary clinics will hold free spay and neuter days, or may offer to vaccinate pets at no charge. All over the world, on the very same day, the well-being of animals will be on the minds of millions of people.
Interfaith Chaplain Nancy Cronk feels a day honoring animals is very important at a time when the headlines speak of animal cruelty such as athlete Michael Vick’s alleged ties to illegal dog fighting. Animal Chaplains would like everyone to know that every major faith endorses the responsible stewardship of the earth and all of its creatures. “Deliberate harming of animals is in direct opposition to teachings in all of the major world faiths. Caring for animals is our global spiritual responsibility. If we can teach this ethic to all of our children, animal abuse and suffering will someday become a distant memory”.
To find out how to get involved on World Animal Day, go to www.WorldAnimalDay.org.uk. To find out more about Animal Chaplains, go to www.AnimalChaplains.com.
(This article may be reprinted.)
Nancy J. Cronk
Founder, Chair and Chaplain
Interfaith Association of Animal Chaplains
www.AnimalChaplains.com
Email: AnimalClergy@aol.com
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