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| Yes | 89% | 1297 votes | Total: 1455 votes | |
| No | 11% | 158 votes |
Yes
by Lucius Trae
Created on: April 01, 2010
The practice of dog fighting is brutal and inhumane. The dogs are mistreated to train them for fighting,
Created on: July 25, 2007
I first responded to this right after Michael Vick's arrest. This is an update.
My first contentions
Created on: September 11, 2007
CRIMINAL LIKE ANY OTHER
Simple enough here folks. Dog fighting is illegal in the state where Michael
Created on: July 25, 2007
This amoral monster was indicted by a grand jury, and 70 skeletons were exhumed from his property. While
Created on: July 26, 2007
Yes, I believe Michael Vick is a criminal, but as serious as that is, he also seems to be displaying
Created on: July 28, 2007
As a fan of the NFL I believe that Micheal Vick should be held accountable for his criminal actions.
Created on: July 25, 2007
Michael Vick has a responsibility as a professional within the NFL to hold to a higher standard. He
by J.R. Lewis
Created on: July 23, 2007 Last Updated: May 23, 2012
It’s true that I’m not an NFL fan; I wouldn’t be able to match ten players with their
by Rob O'Hannon
Created on: July 25, 2007
If dog fighting is illegal then Michael Vick is a criminal. It doesn't matter what his status is as
by Zach Bigalke
Created on: July 23, 2007
The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act, signed into law by President Bush on May 3 this year,
Created on: July 25, 2007
Of course he's a criminal! Even if it wasn't prohibited by law, only a... a... (I'm sorry, but I can
Created on: July 23, 2009 Last Updated: July 24, 2009
I would feel more comfortable answering this question if it were worded differently. (i.e., If it's
by Molly Carter
Created on: July 25, 2007
Is Michael Vick a criminal for dog fighting? The obvious answer...yes. Dog fighting is illegal in all
Created on: July 26, 2007
ANYONE who subjects a dog to violent fighting simply for personal gain and profit is a total and PURE
Created on: August 06, 2009 Last Updated: August 10, 2009
My fingers are slithering across the keys as I type this. I can barely bring myself to even type the
Created on: July 25, 2007
It does not matter how much of a prestigious position you hold in life, if you break a law then you
by Ian W.
Created on: July 25, 2007
Of course Michael Vick is a criminal for promoting dog fighting. The last time I checked, dog fighting
by Catsy Jones
Created on: November 16, 2007
We do not live in the Roman times, nor during the biblical times. People, for the most part, now try
Created on: July 22, 2007
Comparing dogfighting to extreme fighting/boxing is a misguided and weak argument, at best. To attempt
Created on: July 25, 2007
Where I am from, dog-fighting is illegal. If Michael Vick took part in an illegal practice, then yes,
No
Created on: September 14, 2007 Last Updated: July 12, 2008
The simple definition of a criminal states the following: somebody who has committed a crime and somebody
by Ted Sherman
Created on: July 20, 2007 Last Updated: July 21, 2007
NO: Although Michael Vick is grossly-overpaid, cruel and self-indulgent, sending fighting pit bulls
Created on: September 11, 2007
Michael Vick is not a criminal until he has been tried by a jury and convicted. However, why do we allow
by Zipporah
Created on: February 03, 2008
Michael Vick is not a criminal for promoting dog fighting. Dog fighting was not considered a crime in
Created on: July 26, 2007
Indeed, the question can be misunderstood. Now, as we all know, Mr. Vick has been indicted. That is
by J Scooto
Created on: July 24, 2007
First off, I agree with the writer on the "yes" side that says this question is "kind of strange" in
Created on: July 26, 2007 Last Updated: July 27, 2007
Statistically speaking, Mr. Vick fits the profile - young, African American, male, and more than twice
by Judy R
Created on: July 26, 2007
f Michael Vick is ever convicted of the charges he will answer to tomorrow in Richmond, he will, by
by Ms. Inge
Created on: July 26, 2007
It is amazing how America can be so judgmental toward someone who has not been found guilty of a crime,
Created on: March 04, 2008
Dog fighting has been an activity long before Michael Vick. However, with the negative press and harsh
Created on: July 27, 2007
I have been commenting on this issue for a few days in private forum and on some blogs. In an answer
by Sybil Pennix
Created on: July 25, 2007
AMERICA (especially black America) GUILTY until proven INNOCENT!
I don't know if Micheal Vick is a criminal
Created on: July 25, 2007
Michael Vick is not a criminal until proved guilty. Is he promoting dog fighting?
The evidence thus far...
by D Serge
Created on: December 12, 2007
Michael Vick: Monster?
It is somewhat difficult to come to the defense of a man who had been blessed
Created on: December 17, 2007
we live in such crazy times,where double standards go on as though it was invisible. first we think
by Mat Hudson
Created on: July 26, 2007
When thinking about a question such as this one has to distance themselves from the emotive way of thinking.
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