Not over it: Michael Vick is a smirking killer
March 24, 2014
It would seem that half of the populace is outraged by the news that Michael Vick signed with the New York Jets, and the other half of the populace is outraged that the first half is outraged.
Is it really so farfetched and outrageous that animal advocates are upset that Michael Vick, infamous dog-fighter and all-around unpleasant man, continues to be in the spotlight? Isn’t it just a wee bit callous for some to roll their eyes and tell these people to “get over it”?
Let’s review some facts:
1) Michael Vick tortured and killed a staggering amount of dogs for sport.
2) Dogs that Michael Vick didn’t feel were performing properly were electrocuted.
3) Dogs that did not win fights (and didn’t die in them) were subjected to severe beatings, and then hanged.
We could look into more, but the purpose of this article is not to make the reader retch from the atrocities committed.
The argument that Michael Vick has, “Served his time, and is reformed,” doesn’t hold much stock. For just a moment, think about how truly evil a person must be to torture and kill a living being – just for entertainment. Do you think that kind of evil simply disappears because the villain is caught and serves time in jail?
While Michael Vick isn’t the only football player with a hideous record, it is disturbing that any team in the NFL wants to associate with this man. What does it say to children watching the beloved sport? That you can get away with a truly repellent crime and still be paid millions? Who really wants to send that message?
This author would argue that anyone who thinks it’s time to, “Get over it” needs to take a good look inside themselves, because that kind of attitude is disconcerting. Michael Vick is a killer, and he’s smirking right into your TV screen, because for some reason he still has support despite his appalling crimes.
Is it really so farfetched and outrageous that animal advocates are upset that Michael Vick, infamous dog-fighter and all-around unpleasant man, continues to be in the spotlight? Isn’t it just a wee bit callous for some to roll their eyes and tell these people to “get over it”?
Let’s review some facts:
1) Michael Vick tortured and killed a staggering amount of dogs for sport.
2) Dogs that Michael Vick didn’t feel were performing properly were electrocuted.
3) Dogs that did not win fights (and didn’t die in them) were subjected to severe beatings, and then hanged.
We could look into more, but the purpose of this article is not to make the reader retch from the atrocities committed.
The argument that Michael Vick has, “Served his time, and is reformed,” doesn’t hold much stock. For just a moment, think about how truly evil a person must be to torture and kill a living being – just for entertainment. Do you think that kind of evil simply disappears because the villain is caught and serves time in jail?
While Michael Vick isn’t the only football player with a hideous record, it is disturbing that any team in the NFL wants to associate with this man. What does it say to children watching the beloved sport? That you can get away with a truly repellent crime and still be paid millions? Who really wants to send that message?
This author would argue that anyone who thinks it’s time to, “Get over it” needs to take a good look inside themselves, because that kind of attitude is disconcerting. Michael Vick is a killer, and he’s smirking right into your TV screen, because for some reason he still has support despite his appalling crimes.
I agree wholeheartedly children look up to ball players and he is not fit to be adored. He never shows any remorse or pay any money to help dogs he hurt to the shelters who took them in and rehabilitated.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that anyone who would cause horrible harm to any animal repeatedly is disgraceful and serves no purpose to humankind. He is a wasteful consumer and unfortunately, there are some folks who condone his repulsive acts of violence (and of course I'm referring to his fans, the NFL, etc.). I BET his supporters would quickly change their minds if one of their dogs were tortured by him. That would quickly change their minds. I feel that a lot of people also do not know about the horrific details of the dog fighting that he did. With this in mind, I do believe his popularity would cease even more.What it comes down to is that the crimes have been done and many of us will never be able to see him as the despicable person that he is. I most certainly wouldn't trust him. Who would? He even killed and tortured their own family dog! Who does that? And who cares if he had "done his time in jail" . That doesn't take away the fact that he is a vile human being
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