Ok, ok. This is me REALLY on my soap box here, but I have never been one to shy away from speaking my mind and saying exactly what I believe in.
When allegations first came out about Michael Vick, and his involvement in a dog-fighting ring, I was simply disgusted. At the time, as an owner of an angel of a pitbull named Jupiter, my heart ached for these dogs. It's bad enough that the breed itself has such a horrific reputation, where every news organization in the world LOVES to broadcast stories about what a "ferocious" breed of dog it is (amazing that stories involving other breeds of dogs never seem to get as much coverage). But to hear about the atrocities of what he actually did - was simply apalling.
Even more apalling is that when the story broke, Nike still endorsed him. Of course, I joined in the Humane Societies campaign to petition Nike to drop the endorsement - which they did! Small victory accomplished! Woo hoo!
I believe that people deserve second chances - however, I am 110% OPPOSED to the Humane Socities willingness to now use this dog murder as a spokesperson.
If you feel the same, please sign this petition to let the Humane Society know how you feel!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-to-hsus-and-michael-vick-as-spokesperson
The bottom line is that I don't think he is remorseful for what he did. He is remorseful that he got caught, and that he had to give up his charmed life. But actually sorry for what he did?!?! I think not! He lied to everyone about his participation, and once he was directly linked to the horrendous acts, he lied about how active he was a participant.
How we treat animals says a lot about our own character - so what exactly does that say about Michael Vick? I guess only time will tell..............
When allegations first came out about Michael Vick, and his involvement in a dog-fighting ring, I was simply disgusted. At the time, as an owner of an angel of a pitbull named Jupiter, my heart ached for these dogs. It's bad enough that the breed itself has such a horrific reputation, where every news organization in the world LOVES to broadcast stories about what a "ferocious" breed of dog it is (amazing that stories involving other breeds of dogs never seem to get as much coverage). But to hear about the atrocities of what he actually did - was simply apalling.
Even more apalling is that when the story broke, Nike still endorsed him. Of course, I joined in the Humane Societies campaign to petition Nike to drop the endorsement - which they did! Small victory accomplished! Woo hoo!
I believe that people deserve second chances - however, I am 110% OPPOSED to the Humane Socities willingness to now use this dog murder as a spokesperson.
If you feel the same, please sign this petition to let the Humane Society know how you feel!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-to-hsus-and-michael-vick-as-spokesperson
The bottom line is that I don't think he is remorseful for what he did. He is remorseful that he got caught, and that he had to give up his charmed life. But actually sorry for what he did?!?! I think not! He lied to everyone about his participation, and once he was directly linked to the horrendous acts, he lied about how active he was a participant.
How we treat animals says a lot about our own character - so what exactly does that say about Michael Vick? I guess only time will tell..............
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