The Vick Plea Bargin

I know a lot of people are happy to hear that Vick pled guilty today, I would not be one of them. I'm very disappointed in the Federal Prosecuters for cutting a sweetheart deal for Vick. In my opinion the Fed's really let Michael write his own deal and showed no back bone what so ever.

First,they have one solid case given the indictment, there were more charges that could be filed by Feds and were threatend to be filed. Vick was given a deadline and he was allowed to miss it and still keep the deal and no additional charges. Of all the charges in the indictment, he's only pled guilty to 1 of them. Rumors are they will ask for prison time to be 12-36 months.

I'm just disgusted by the actions of the US attornies, there is no excuse for such a plea bargin. I certainly hope States Attorney will come thru with set of charges against Vick and will not plea him out like the Feds. How fitting would that be, the Feds swoop in and take over the investigation because the State isn't doing a good job, moving slow. When the race ends, the Feds whimp out and fall short of the finish line with the State possibly sprinting forward to cross it with a solid case.

Vick's public statement is nothing short of insulting. He apologizes?? Apologize to all the dogs you murdered, tortured and mutilated. Apologize to the 66 dogs that will be murdered because of what you have done to them.

We can only sit back and wait for the terms and hope that the Federal Judge will show the back bone the US attornies didn't. That he will take a stand for justice given the crimes committed by Vick.

We also sit and wait to see how Mr. Goodell will handle the plea. I honestly hope Mr. Goodell will stand behind his "code of conduct" and ban vick for life. He openly lied Goodell and Blank about being involved.

This whole thing has just been sickening.

Finaly Michael Vick has been charged

Following a long investigation where most people (including myself) thought he would skate by with out a slap because of his celebrity status (not sure celebrity is the right word since he is a legend in his own mind). An Indictment is handed down!!

I have spoken to several reporters doing stories around dog fighting this week. All of them have had the same thoughts, what kind of person finds this entertaining, or would ever want to do this to another living being..

One article I read listed out ways that Mr. Vicks group murdered losing dogs, the brutality used was beyond violent. If you would like to read this story click here

If you would like to read the Indictment click here

Based on the stories I have read, comments from the animal shelter investigators,etc. Mr. Vick was involved in this activity and needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Real men are not involved in this type of activity, real men are not abusers. Mr. Vick is a sad excuse for a human being.

Dog fighting has to stop and this would be a good public statement saying we are done letting dog fighters get away with this crap.

NFL The National Felons League

The NFL and Team owners should be ashamed at the behavior and statements from their players. These are people so many children look up to and admire, God help us.

Let’s start with The Face of Disgrace, Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons, whose home was found to be involved in illegal dog fighting which was learned after police raided the house for illegal drugs. Vick announced he had no involvement and placed blame on family members. He’s not even man enough to stand up and face the charges, but instead lays blame with everyone else. But will the Falcons do anything? Nope, he’s their “star." This is not Vick’s first issue in the last few months, his name has been tied to other questionable activities.

From a sports illustrated article: In recent days, SI.com talked to multiple sources who have known Vick well for years, and they say his troubling pattern of recent behavior reflects a penchant for questionable judgment, an unwillingness to distance himself from the wrong crowd, and a long-standing belief that the rules don't apply to him.
While the sources spoke on the condition that their names not be used due to their relationship with Vick, two of them said they were convinced the quarterback has been involved with the illegal dog-fighting ring that authorities believe they discovered last month while conducting a drug raid on a house Vick owns in Smithfield, Va. Authorities found nearly 70 dogs and various items associated with dog fighting. Vick has maintained that a cousin lives at the house and that he was unaware pit bulls were being kept on the premises.
"He knows what's going on in that house in Virginia,'' one source said. "There's not a doubt in my mind he's involved with it.'' The other source cited Vick's longtime "affinity'' for the dog-fighting subculture, and expressed certainty that Vick was aware of what was happening at the house.

Animal Control officer confident Vick was at fights on the property there are witnesses. Read Article

WAVY-TV in Norfolk reported that clerks at a store near the property said Vick bought items such as syringes typically used in dog fighting.

The Face of Ignorance for the NFL would be the Washington Redskins' running back, Clinton Portis.

Some Quotes by Clinton:

• "Michael Vick is a positive in the community. You want to take him away?" Glad I don't live in his community if Vick is a positive!



• Portis answered a question about Vick by saying, "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not, but it's his property; it's his dogs. If that's what he wants to do, do it."



• Portis continued his television interview by saying that if Vick were charged and convicted "then I think he got cheated.... You're putting him behind bars for no reason - over a dog fight."
  

When told that dog fighting is a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime."

Frankly, this guy is an idiot. In one interview I read, they pointed out dog fighting was a felony and about 2 sentences later Clinton "I have no clue Portis" makes the comment that he doesn't see how they can convict him of a crime.

Animal abuse runs wild not only in the NFL, but among many that are suppose to be role models. Last year an NFL player killed his girlfriend's dog after they had a fight.

The NFL and team owners need to stand up and handle these problems. They need to have a no tolerance policy and get rid of these ignorant players who have no business being spokes people or role models.