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Michael Vick: Kill a dog, do thetime

By encinoman

It&;s on: Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months for animal cruelty and financing a dog-fighting conspiracy.  Like many addictions, from cocaine to gambling, Vick&;s is costing him dearly: The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to recoup bonus money from his 10-year, $130 million football contract, Vick is in default on a $1.3 million bank loan for a wine store, and two other banks have filed suits seeking repayment of a $4.5 million in loans and lines of credit. Perhaps Vick was just born out of time and place.  Shakespeare immortalized bear baiting, and Queen Elizabeth (the first one) was a big fan of what was a big-time sport.  Even today, there are those who will defend Michael Vick and dogfighting, some on cultural, others on libertarian grounds. Money quote: In the end, if animals are property &; and they are &; then their owners should be fit to do with them as they please. Society&;and the law&;doesn&;t see it that way.  That&;s why Vick is losing his liberty&;and as predicted here, his money.

This entry was posted on December 10, 2007 at 6:47 pm and is filed under dogfighting, Michael-Vick, MondayMorningMediaQuarterback, Shakespeare.

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One Response to &;Michael Vick: Kill a dog, do thetime&;

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April 8, 2010 at 9:50 pm | Reply

Just what I needed to take the edge off after a horrible day. Great prose that really gets the idea covered. Cant thank you enough for sharing.

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