Nike reinstates Michael Vick....Really??? - Page 6

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WASHINGTON -- The latest step in Michael Vick's road to redemption took place on Tuesday in Washington, where the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback appeared for the first time on Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress to pass the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, a bill to prohibit attendance at organized animal fights.

A former star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Vick pleaded guily to felony dog-fighting charges in 2007 and served a 23 month prison sentence. The graphic nature of the charges garnered national attention, and the negative publicity nearly ended Vick's football career.

Since his release in 2009, the athlete has become an outspoken advocate for the campaign to end animal fighting, frequently partnering with the Humane Society of the United States for campaigns on the issue.

“Too many kids get involved in dogfighting, and it’s time to break this cycle," Vick said at Tuesday's press conference on Capitol Hill. "Animal fighting is a dead-end road for the young men, and there’s nothing but terrible outcomes for the dogs placed in a pit to fight."

The bill to punish dog-fighting spectators was introduced last week by Vick's own home state congressman, Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.) and Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio.). Vick called the bill "another opportunity to strengthen the law and establish an even stronger deterrent [against animal fighting].”

It is currently illegal in 49 states to attend an animal fight, but the bill imposes federal penalties in addition to various state penalties. It would also make it a felony to cause a minor to attend an animal fight.



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After serving 20 months in federal prison for dog fighting charges, Michael Vick has spent much of his post-jail life educating all on the cruelty and inhumane nature of the offense.  On Tuesday, Vick brought his anti-dog fighting message to Congress as he backed legislation that would “penalize those who knowingly attend animal fights and allow minors to attend.”

Vick has spoken at churches, boys and girls clubs, and schools in an effort to help steer children away from the cruel sport that took him away from his family during his athletic prime.  He’s teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States to take his message nationwide.  Vick hopes that through education and telling his story, he can teach the children how wrong dog fighting is.

ESPN reports that it is illegal in 49 states to be a spectator at a dogfight, with 28 of those states imposing felonies on the viewers.  Vick said he was amazed at how many children attend these events that are so gruesome in nature.  The bill Vick supports would impose a year in

In answer to your question, Sitasmom, I've never really been a sports fan although I do recognize that they have their place for most people who are content to simply be spectators in life and let others do their winning for them.

 "do recognize that they have their place for most people who are content to simply be spectators in life and let others do their winning for them."

Ooooh, I like that, you do come up with some good ones; maybe that is why I don't watch sports!