Poster Child For Brutal Pastime

The biggest thing Michael Vick is guilty of is being "Rich and Famous". What was initially an investigation of his cousin. Resulted in the the indictment that named Michael Vick. Go to any neighborhood in America with hip-hop influenced young people. You are bound to find some young men and possibly young women too. Who engage in this so-called sport. It seems this type behaviour is accepted if not commonplace in the hood. Dog fighting didn't reach it's present popularity with the arrival of Michael Vick. He is just doing what he has probably always done. Only difference now is, he is a multi-millonaire. Who has recently signed a new NFL contract. Just like cockfighting and underground prizefighting. This is both an organized and a well funded activity. They have trade shows and even published magazines. This criminal activity has the whole nine yards. It is enjoyed and participated in by only God knows who.

The PETA organization have took this and ran with it. Not to mention people like Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W. VA.)overreacting. He has called for the man's execution. This thing has taken a life of it's own, like the Don Imus outburst. I must say Mr. Vick hasn't done the best job of damage control on this matter. He doesn't seem to be aware of the implications this will cause. He has already lost a lucrative endorsement worth millions. Nike was just about to launch a line of clothing bearing his name. Not condoning what he did, or trying to give him a way out. All the facts have yet to come to light. In this situation he should keep a low profile.