Re: [pyrnet] Michael Vick

Hi Elaine,

I feel as you do. It is difficult to read what is in someone else's mind and heart, but I do feel he does deserve a chance and his horrible crimes, which are commonplace in both metropolitan in rural areas, but have been unacknowledged and swept under the rug by both citizens and law enforcement, have been brought into the light of day. Because of this, law enforcement has been more proactive, PSA's and educational programs have been established and it has been shown that former fighting dogs, who were routinely put down as unredeemable can become great family and even therapy dogs.

Lets, instead of boycotting the sponsors and Eagles, petition them to run PSA's during the games and donate money toward educational and humane programs. I think that would be a win/win situation. We can't bring back those poor dogs who suffered and died, but we can save other dogs from the same fate in the future.

Shari and the gang

In a message dated 8/25/2009 6:41:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ferreirae@earthlink.net writes:

<< I am writing letters to the following companies and telling them that I will not be using their products/companies as long as they support the Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick. I urge you to do the same. >>

Since you did not sign your email, I cannot address you by name, but I have to respectfully disagree with this boycott. While what Mr. Vick and his cohorts did for entertainment disgusts and horrifies me to the depths of my soul, he was arrested, convicted and served his time according to the laws of the land.

Doesnât he deserve the chance to display that he has been shown the error of his ways and has been rehabilitated?

Are you saying that he doesnât deserve a second chance? Should anyone get a second chance after they have served a prison term?

<< As for Michael Vick, his demands for a contract of $1.6 million illustrates he wasn't totally appreciative of his "2nd chance" opportunity considering his ability to gain leverage on the Eagles. >>

What should he do here, play for free? I donât really see what that would do to better the situation.

JMHO,

Elaine, Pico and Laela