Michael Vick - A Very Sad Story
I’ve put off writing about this topic because for me, it’s pretty difficult to talk about. The whole dogfighting industry is disturbing, disgusting, and completely outrageous. It sickens me to think about the cruelty that was perpetrated on Michael Vick’s property, and now that he has pled guilty, obviously under his direction.
I don’t think Michael Vick is an evil person - but I do think he is someone that is disturbed and severly misguided. The thoughts of what happened on his property over the past few years have caused an outrage throughout the country, and probably the world. Even the NFL stepped up, indefinitely suspending him without pay. The Falcons are looking to recoup $22 million in bonus money, which seems to be why they haven’t cut him from the team.
Vick offered an apology today, apologizing to his young fans, and calling himself “immature.” I’m glad that he apologized - a nation was hurt and disappointed by his actions. I’m saddened that he didn’t express more apologies for perpetuating animal cruelty, however, I’m glad he apologized. Animal cruelty is a terrible thing, and unfortunately, Vick had to learn the hard way.
I remember watching Michael Vick play when we was at Virginia Tech - he’s an extremely talented person, and I do hope to see him play football again, after he has paid the price for his actions. I don’t think he should be condemned forever. He made some terrible, horrible mistakes, and he will pay a very high price for them. He needs to be given the chance, however, to redeem himself, and make up for it. I hope that he becomes involved with animal shelters, perhaps donating time and money to help fight animal cruelty. I think that despite this horrible thing, something good should come of it. Vick needs to work to do everything he can to help put an end to all animal cruelty, dogfighting included. Then, I think, the United States and his fans will be willing to embrace him again.
The Humane Society has put together a video contenst to help combat dogfighting. There are three finalists, and you can vote on the one that you feel has the most impact. Warning - some are graphic, and they will make you cry.
August 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Jen,
Very good article! I didn’t look at the video. I love you’re attitude and I agree with you. I hope Honey’s doing ok. Love, Pam
August 30th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
I think if some body hurt Animal , can easy hurt Human
August 31st, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I agree, Mandrake. Studies have shown that most serial killers started out torturing and killing animals before they moved on to people. I’m not saying Michael Vick will be a serial killer, but you have to wonder about someone that doesn’t think twice about hurting animals. Hopefully he will now.
December 10th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
[…] Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in Federal Prison for his role in the dogfighting business he had on his property. To me, this is such a sad story. He’s someone that is extremely talented, and has made something of himself. Now, he’s going to spend at least the next 20 months of his life (if he receives the maximum of 3 months off for good behavior) in prison, thinking about what he’s done. […]