i mean...really. it's over move on.

http://www.baltimoresun.c...2791.story



Carrying signs with slogans like "No awards for dog killers" and "Cowards abuse animals," Tuesday evening about 100 protesters picketed the award ceremony at which convicted dogfighter Michael Vick received an award for his courage and sportsmanship.

Protesters, many holding pictures of Vick's mutilated fighting dogs, and a few with dogs of their own on leashes, lined the road leading to the Martin's West banquet hall, where the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback, was set to accept the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation's coveted honor.

Every year 32 players receive the honor, which is named after a longtime Baltimore Colts trainer who also worked as a physical therapist at a hospital for disabled children. The idea is to acknowledge players who are "role models" and "exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage."

"I am here to protest that the Eagles have given Michael Vick a Courage Award and everyone else has gone along with it," said Darlene Sanders Harris, who organized the demonstration. "I don't think he exudes courage or any of the qualities they are looking for in an Ed Block recipient."

Animal advocates have voiced their dismay at Vick getting the honor since last December when his teammates chose him for it. Hundreds of emails and calls poured into the foundation's Baltimore office, and thousands of people signed online petitions.

Numerous Baltimore-area animal advocacy groups joined the outcry, as did national organizations including American Kennel Club.

The foundation, however, declined to intervene, allowing Vick to get the award although it meant bolstering security and canceling a popular tradition at the dinner where fans could mingle with players and get autographs.

"People have the right to voice their opinion," foundation spokesman Paul Mittermeier said at the dinner. He wanted people to know that the executive vice president of the Humane Society of the United States was attending the event, too.

As the ticket holders arrived at the party, many dressed in eveningwear, most of them had to drive past the protest, which was largely silent.

One protester wore a dog costume splotched with red paint to resemble blood. Others who have been picketing Eagles home games since the team signed Vick drove from Philadelphia to show their solidarity. Some guests honked and hooted their support. Others gestured obscenely and yelled things like, "Leave the guy alone."

Stacey Mateo of Abingdon, who was attending the dinner with friends, said of Vick, "He deserves to be here just like everyone else."

Vick, at the party with his fiance, wearing a dark suit and large diamond studs in both ears, declined to speak to a reporter about the protesters except to say, "I already addressed that."

Ann Coleman, a Baltimore pit bull owner and member of B-More Dog, a pit bull advocacy group, was part of the crowd protesting outside. She knew the names of the various bloodied Vick dogs displayed on the signs.

"We're not going to forget about this," she says.

Barbara Goldstein of Pikesville, who fostered a Cocker Spaniel that had been used as a bait dog by dog fighters, simply didn't understand why anyone would honor Vick.

"I find it appalling to give this to someone that has gotten enjoyment from hurting dogs," she said. "What is he courageous about?"

Baltimore's recipient is Ravens safety Dawan Landry, who after suffering a serious neck injury and missing the last 14 games of the 2008 season, returned this season to regain his starting job.
Copyright © 2010, The Baltimore Sun

Yeah they need to move on.

Dude, did his time and much more than MOST animal abusers face, so they need to let it go.

SCNDLS said:

I find it hard to forgive him or believe he's reformed, but I have to agree.

They're protesting something he's already been punished for.

Some of these same people give less than a fuck about their fellow man.

why not protest some shit thats actually happening...not happened

thejason said:

Exactly. People actng like they are saints seriously pisses me off.

NDRU said:

I can agree with that but as long as HE doesn't ever do this again, that's all I'm concerned about. He's paid his debt as far as the law is concerned and I believe he's not allowed to own a dog. These people need to focus on those currently hurting animals instead of an easy target like Vick. This is like Peta targetting celebs.
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Honestly, for the crime that he has (...and others have) committed, I would not be opposed to them receiving the death penalty (or more realistically; life in prison with no possibility of parole - because I'm against ANY living soul being put to death against it's will). I hate that Vick did what he did, but I feel he's more sorry for having been caught and damaging his career than he is for having taken the lives of innocent animals. I don't believe there's any good, or redeeming quality, in any person that could at any time in their life hang, beat, drown, or otherwise torture and/or kill innocent animals, because they didn't fight (kill and win) as you've directed them. Moreover, I'm no fan of animals as food either.

Though I'd agree that protesting Vick today is a bit like beating a dead... well... DOG, I can understand why people are still angry enough to want to do so. As harsh as it seems, even to me, but I'm not interested in seeing any good come to Michael Vick (...or anyone else that is guilty of his same misguided behavior).

I suppose it goes without saying, I'm very fond of animals.

Vendetta1 said:

Aint that the God's honest truth!

SCNDLS said:

what about cats? parrots? goldfish?


just curious as to how he is forbidden from owning a dog ever again. seems like if he's a menace to a dog, he'd be a menace to other animals. man the justice system be looney as all hell sometimes.

it is not about VICK it is about animal cruelty. Vick is just the self made face of animal cruelty.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

But he shouldn't be.


Those Peta folk ought to watch that reality show Animal Cops. The stuff you see on there is worse than what Vick did. One could almost, almost mind you, argue that Vick put suffering animals out of their misery as they were badly wounded after a fight. You've got regular old Joes out there starving their animals, beating them, poisoning them (on purpose), neglecting them medical treatment when they are gravely ill (one dog had a grapefruit size tumor just hanging off his ear), gouging their eyes out in anger (many blinded pets on this show), burning them (yes...burning), and allowing dozens of animals to live in filth and waste in confined spaces. The list of cruelty goes on.


Peta acts like Vick is the only man to ever kill a dog. If he weren't famous...where would Peta be? If he weren't black (yeah I said it), would they continue to follow and protest him even after he served his prison sentence, did his community service, paid his fine, and lost the privilege to have dogs as pets?


I've not much respect for Vick but Peta can kiss my ass twice.

DesireeNevermind said:

...and ultimately to humans as well (...at some level). In my opinion, a person that abuses animals does NOT have a good heart, and shouldn't be trusted (...or cared for).

PDogz said:

Well I can't agree with that in his case, although generally that might hold true, as Vick is a father and husband (i think he finally tied the knot) and has not harmed his children or their mother. I've not heard of him doing bodily harm to any person. So perhaps, this was more about growing up in the deep south where dog fighting and cock fighting are normal and just now learning in his adulthood that this type of activity is inhumane and thus illegal. Now if he gets caught doin' this shit again...


CYA and fuck off Vick !

I'd bet money that a lot of these protesters are there 4 reasons that have NOTHING 2 do with the killing of dogs or dog fighting. Just a hunch.

DesireeNevermind said:

Nah, the rest of them muhhfuckas on they own in the Vick household.
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Graycap23 said:

Yeah, I kinda had that hunch too....once or twice.

SCNDLS said:

DesireeNevermind said:

They better learn to call 911 or some shit

SCNDLS said:

well dem gold fish is fucked cuz all they got iz fins and the muthafuggas cane breathe!!!

DesireeNevermind said:

They betta push their bowl close to the toilet and tag team the flushing!

Unfortunately, Vick will be paying for this for a long time no matter how much time he served or how many apologies he's made.

2elijah said:

See...that is fucked up right there. He could prolly rape a 5 year old and be easily forgiven over time but kill a dog and the public never hears the end of it.

DesireeNevermind said:

Race is playing a BIG role in this. B I G.

DesireeNevermind said:

PDogz said:

alright....a 15 year old.

DesireeNevermind said:

Ask Roman Polanski if he was forgiven over time.

PDogz said:

for rapin the kid? yes he was.


for skipping out on the law? no he wasn't.

and to clarify...the peeps in his industry never thought him guilty to begin with.

what about people that leave their dogs outside in the rain and snow? people who let their cats roam outdoors? people that don't spay/neuter their pets?

I knew a lady once who finally took her dog to the vet after the poor thing hadn't pissed for about 2-3 weeks....

Seriously...

Many of these "protesters" aren't treating their own pets much better.

The folk that gotta own pittbull puppys (yes I quote that from craigslist) and Rockwilders and lil 2 pound toe biters (that somehow accidentally get out and get hit by cars.

And don't want to vaccinate, or do bloodwork when their pet gets sick, or pay to heal a broken leg when they stepped on the poor thing.....

I could tell y'all some shit. At least Michael Vick appears to not be ignorant anymore. He did the crime and it cost him a lot and I think he has learned his lesson, and all these glass house living muthafuckas should shut up already.