I think I am not the only one who feels disgust in what concerns the top news on the NFL player Michael Vick:
"RICHMOND, Virginia (CNN) -- Suspended NFL quarterback Michael Vick will find out in December what prison sentence -- if any -- he will face after a judge accepted his plea agreement Monday to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge."
Then I see on TV the interview with Joe Profit the NFL Alumni president in Atlanta, who states that Michael Vick should be given a second chance and continue to play football, as other NPR listeners say that dog fighting has nothing to do with playing football and he should not be punished from playing just because he killed some dogs.....
He not only killed, but organized, played, killed, mutilated dogs and most of all enjoyed all the process!
"In criminal dogfighting operations, dogs are usually tested for aggression, fighting ability and continuing to fight when hurt. Those that don't perform well -- and might become acceptable pets -- are killed. Vick and his cohorts executed dogs that didn't measure up by hanging and drowning. [] Federal prosecutors filed court documents last month to condemn 53 pit bulls seized as part of the investigation into dogfighting on Vick's property." - read more
I know many people consider dogs, just some worthless animals and far from being something to worry about dog fighting and dog killing.
I am just surprised that all these celebrities can get along with no or very little punishment for the bad things they commit. Killing, mutilating, and torturing dogs or any other animals that cannot defend themselves should be punished with maximum seriousness. What does this tell to the young generation? What does it teach to those boys who watch football, and watch the wrestling channel (and dream about being a brute!)? How do we teach the next generation to be kind and considerate in what concerns the Earth and all living beings... What would be the punishment if instead of a celebrity Michael Vick would be just any person from suburbs?
All the celebrities that receive forgiveness just because they are admired....
This leaves me with a bitter taste and reminds me of the communists who were above the laws that were oppressing us the rest of the world.
Personally I believe that Michael Vick should be punished just as if it would be any average common person. He might be a great player, he screwed up, he must pay as anyone else would.