Shame on Wendy Murphy (Michael Vick related)

LOOKING FOR ANTI-MICHAEL VICK MERCHANDISE? PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOPS:
CafePress | Printfection | Zazzle

I was watching Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell tonight and was stunned at the comments one of her panel members, Wendy Murphy, made about Michael Vick. Actually, I ended up DVRing it later on so I could go back and listen to her exact words.

In a nutshell--and I'm paraphrasing--Murphy, a former prosecutor, said that what Kobe Bryant did was much, much worse than what Michael Vick did. Oh really?

Okay, first of all, "what Kobe Bryant did" was never proven, never prosecuted, he was not convicted of anything and he didn't go to prison. Besides, although the woman claimed that he raped her, the evidence indicated otherwise. Believe me, I take rape and allegations of rape very seriously, and if there had been any credible proof/evidence that her claims were true, I'd have been first in line pushing for Kobe to be prosecuted and punished. But it just wasn't there. Whether she truly was raped or was simply hoping to cash in on Kobe's fame and fortune, only she knows.

Michael Vick, on the other hand, caused unconscionable pain and suffering to countless dogs. Living, breathing, feeling, innocent dogs. Their pain was real. The viciousness of their daily lives was real. Their barbaric deaths--by electrocution, hanging, drowning, or being slammed into the ground--were real. Their agonizing fights to the death were real. The "rape stands" the female dogs were put in were real. We KNOW all of this happened--Vick himself has admitted it, he was tried, convicted and sent to prison for it.

So what do we have? A woman who might have been raped, although the evidence didn't support that claim, and countless dogs who really were tortured and killed. I don't know about you, but it's pretty clear to me that what Michael Vick did is MANY, MANY times worse than what Kobe Bryant did because, as far as the law is concerned, Kobe didn't do ANYTHING.

There's something else Wendy Murphy said that pissed me off and left me scratching my head. Again I'm paraphrasing: "I'm not jumping on the Peta train until they start caring about women and children!" Excuse me? What does an organization named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have to do with women's and children's issues? Am I missing something?

I can't express strongly enough how appalled I am at Wendy Murphy's take on all of this. I wonder how she'd feel if she were ripped to shreds by dogs...and then, if "lucky" enough to survive, left in pain with no medical care, only to be forced to do it all over again another day. Maybe she thinks dying by being slammed into the ground or hung or electrocuted or drowned are fun ways to go...but I don't.

Oh, just in case anyone thinks I'm a sexist [male] pig for being insensitive to the issue of rape...don't. For one thing, I'm female. For another, I was raped as a teenager. I understand how traumatizing and life-altering rape is. I would never take it lightly. But the facts are what they are--there simply was no proof that Kobe raped that woman, while there's no doubt that Michael Vick tortured and killed those dogs.


.

Philadelphia Eagles sign TORTURER Michael Vick

LOOKING FOR ANTI-MICHAEL VICK MERCHANDISE? PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOPS:
CafePress | Printfection | Zazzle



It was very disappointing to hear today that the Eagles have signed admitted, convicted dog torturer and murderer Michael Vick. It didn't take long for people to start organizing and mobilizing to protest this decision. Although I'm definitely not a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I joined this cause on Facebook, Eagles Fans Against Vick - Torturing Dogs is Not Forgivable and would like to urge you to do the same. It's simple and only takes a few moments. Then, if you'd like, you can promote it on Facebook (or anywhere!) yourself.

If you're not sure why we're so anti-Michael Vick please read this blog post from earlier this month.

And just a reminder:

REPORT ANIMAL FIGHTING ACTIVITIES TOLL-FREE TO (877) TIP-HSUS / (877) 847-4787 AND COLLECT A REWARD UP TO $5,000 FROM THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.


.

Michael "Scumbag" Vick: No takers yet!

LOOKING FOR ANTI-MICHAEL VICK MERCHANDISE?

Please visit our shops for an assortment of anti-Vick merchandise including t-shirts, bumper stickers, hats and a lot more:

CafePress | Printfection | Zazzle

UPDATE 11/18/10: The following post is very old. Please see this much more recent one, which includes an article that appeared in the LA Times having to do with Mel, one of the abused dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting operation, and how he still suffers years later from his abuse.



< --- begin original post --- >

REPORT ANIMAL FIGHTING ACTIVITIES TOLL-FREE TO (877) TIP-HSUS / (877) 847-4787 AND COLLECT A REWARD UP TO $5,000 FROM THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.

It's gratifying to see that--as of yet--no NFL team wants to touch the heartless piece of shit known as Michael Vick. The latest team to make that official? The San Diego Chargers, as noted in this LA Times article. In it, Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith said:

"Some head coaches and GMs would talk about it, but for what? I don't know why you'd want to fool with it."

and:

"As for the Chargers, Smith said: 'Let me just put it this way: If his agent calls, we have three quarterbacks here and we're set at the position. We don't have any spot for him here.'

Asked if the team might create a spot if one of those quarterbacks were not available, Smith said no."

Just in case anyone's been in a cave for a while and doesn't know why no one wants to touch Michael Vick, here's the short version: He and his similarly heartless friends ran a dogfighting ring in which INNOCENT dogs were tortured and killed. Among other things, Vick participated in hanging, drowning, and electrocuting dogs who "didn't perform well" in fights. The poor dogs who survived fights--and murder at Vick's hands--were bloodied and injured, left to suffer without proper medical care.

Maybe after Michael Vick agrees to be hung, electrocuted, drowned or forced to fight until he's mangled and bloody--or to death--then I'll believe he's truly sorry for what he did.

As far as I'm concerned, Vick the Dick and his subhuman friends--and anyone else who participates in animal fighting--can go to hell. Actually, I'm quite sure that's exactly where they'll end up, burning in hell for all eternity.

I posted the following in the 'comments' at the link above; I liked it so much I thought I'd copy it here!

I'm glad to see that the vast majority of people posting see things the same way I do. The rest of you? You're either extremely naive, extremely ignorant, extremely stupid, or extremely heartless to think what Vick did wasn't such a big deal. YES, it was. And justifying it by saying it's been going on for a long time? SO WHAT?! Slavery went on for a long time, too; so did segregation. Did that make them okay? No. Same with animal fighting.

However, while I am adamantly opposed to him ever playing professional sports again (more about that in a moment), I absolutely believe that he--and all other ex-cons--should be given a chance to work again. After all, they need to support themselves and their families. I hope Vick and the rest of his cruel, heartless, dogfighting friends can find jobs.

BUT, the reason Vick shouldn't be allowed to play pro sports again is simple: People look up to pro athletes. They're heroes to kids, and even adults. Michael Vick does not deserve in any way, shape or form to be back in a position of idolatry. He is not--and should never be considered--a role model.

Frankly I don't CARE how remorseful he -appears- to be. The fact is, he participated in a long-standing, well thought out, organized, horrifically cruel CRIME that caused unconscionable pain and distress to many innocent dogs. He should NEVER again be put in the "hero" position so many pro athletes enjoy just by virtue of being a pro athlete.

Based on sales of our anti-Michael Vick, anti-dogfighting merchandise, I'd say there are a LOT of people who feel the way I do.

Want to speak out against animal fighting? Take a look at our anti-dogfighting/anti-animal fighting merchandise, including:














.

The Michael Vick animal cruelty/dogfighting case--update on the dogs

LOOKING FOR ANTI-MICHAEL VICK MERCHANDISE? PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOPS:
CafePress | Printfection | Zazzle

Last year, the public was stunned and appalled by the revelation that scumbag, spineless, nutless, former NFL player Michael Vick was involved in a huge dogfighting operation. Those of us who've been involved in animal rights, animal rescue, animal welfare, pet adoption, etc., were saddened by the news...but not surprised by it. We've recognized for years that scumbag pieces of shit like Michael Vick exist in this world and that they actually get pleasure out of seeing innocent animals abused.

After the revelations about Michael Vick and his sick cohorts became public knowledge, we were pleased to see the overwhelming outcry from the public demanding, among other things, that the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL immediately and irrevocably ban him from football, and that the companies whose products he endorsed immediately cancel their contracts with him. And it worked. He is now a sad footnote in the history of the NFL, and his name cannot be spoken without invoking the memory of his participation in the extreme cruelty that is dogfighting. He was sentenced to 23 months in prison--not NEARLY long enough, as far as I'm concerned--and ordered to pay almost a million dollars for the care of the remaining dogs. I hope he enjoys burning in hell, because that's what he will ultimately have to deal with.

But what about the dogs? Sadly, one was too aggressive to be rehabilitated and another was too sick and in pain to be saved, so they were humanely euthanized--which is more than can be said about how previous dogs were killed at the hands of Vick and his disgusting pals. Of the remaining 47 dogs, some went to foster homes and others went to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. There are updates on several sites, including this one on WashingtonPost.com, this one on NationalGeographic.com, and this one directly from Best Friends.

This Friday, September 5, at 9pm, on National Geographic Channel, the season premiere of Dogtown will air. This episode follows the progress of some of the rescued Vick dogs as they adjust to a normal life on the grounds of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I hope you'll join me in watching this show...and I also hope you'll join me in donating to Best Friends to help with their ongoing good work.




.