Americans Agree with NFL Top Dog: Michael Vick Deserves a Time Out


Majority Believes Vick Should be Suspended for Portion of Upcoming Season

Flemington, NJ, July 31, 2007 – Results from a new national focus group conducted among 299 Americans indicated that an overwhelming majority (83%) agree with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to ban Atlanta Falcons’ Quarterback Michael Vick from training camp.

The communications research study was conducted by HCD Research during July 30-31,  using its mediacurves.com web site, to obtain Americans’ views on comments made by Dr. R.L. White, president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP, regarding the charges against Michael Vick for running an illegal dog fighting operation.

While viewing the video comments of Dr. White, participants were asked to indicate their levels of agreement. The responses were recorded in quarter-second intervals and reported in the form of curves. To view agreement curves and detailed results of the study, go to: www.mediacurves.com

Among the findings:

  • More than half of responders (67%), reported that Michael Vick “should” be suspended for a portion of the upcoming NFL season, compared to 15% of the responders who reported that he “should not” be suspended and 18%, who indicated that they did not know if he should be suspended for a portion of the season.
  • Prior to viewing the video of Dr. White, 69% of the responders reported that Michael Vick “is not” being judged unfairly by the media and the public before he is tried in court, and 18% of the responders reported that he “is” being judged unfairly.
  • After viewing the video of Dr. White, 62% of the responders reported that Michael Vick “is not” being judged unfairly by the media and the public before he is tried in court, and 30% of the responders reported that he “is” being judged unfairly.

The Media Curves web site provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.
 
Editors/Reporters: For more information on the study, or to speak with Glenn Kessler, managing partner, HCD Research, please contact Vince McGourty, HCD Research, at (908) 483-9121 or (vince.mcgourty@hcdi.net).

HCD Research specializes in conducting communications research for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, financial and entertainment industries, among others.

Headquartered in Flemington, NJ, the company's services include traditional and web-based communications research.  For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.

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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by wrmcam01 (User #49147) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:15:28 PM (#280)
I do not believe that Michael Vick is being unfairly judged. He is guilty of a horrible act and needs to pay the price.
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by wmareevesjr (User #60070) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:19:46 PM (#282)
I beleive they did a good job although I do beleive that we as a society must still look at this as innocent until proven guilty even though I beleive he is guilty
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by atampel1 (User #66352) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:23:48 PM (#284)
It is a shame that a really good quarterback would stoop to dog fighting. How much money could he make as a quarterback compared to fighting dogs. Shame Shame!!!!
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by lctheobald (User #50242) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:27:37 PM (#285)
Michael Vick definately knew what was going on. I hope he is convicted.
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by meredi5 (User #54227) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:40:15 PM (#286)
RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by bookgirl (User #54821) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:51:51 PM (#287)
If the NAACP thinks Michael Vick has been convicted already in the eyes of the Public, they are right. Michael Vick is in the public eye and , and like other athletes, is considered a "hero" to children. As such, he has an obligation to set a higher standard for himself. Dog fights show a low regard for life.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by luna50 (User #99288) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:53:25 PM (#288)
I THINK HE HAS SEEN THAT HE CAN NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS INHUMANE BEHAVIOR AND HE HAS LEARNED HIS LESSON .AFTER ALL MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL AN SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR IT .
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by steelhead21 (User #66184) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 3:53:28 PM (#289)
Michael Vick should not be punished.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by tkbucko (User #49743) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:04:53 PM (#290)
vick is guilty and should go to jail.
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by danawales (User #62439) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:08:22 PM (#291)
Very interesting and well worth my time to watch and would definately view again
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by Jeni1947 (User #65122) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:12:02 PM (#292)
Vic's involvement will be handled by the courts. I abhorr dog fighting and animal abuse of any kind.
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by ep2000 (User #98880) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:15:28 PM (#293)
he isn't that dumb, still think he is guilty
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by casey26 (User #54591) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:15:49 PM (#294)
Yes, I believe that Michael Vick is guilty of most, if not all, of the charges listed in his indictment. I believe that someone who shows as little regard for life, be it animal or human, as Mr. Vick and his coherts have shown needs to be in prison for a long time. From everything I have read, serial killers start out with animal cruelty, and this was not just cruelty, but torture. I would hate to encounter Mr. Vick or his associstes in a place where I was alone and defenceless as they have demonstrated a total disregard for life and the law and I am truly afraid of what the outcome would be. It is also my opinion that any person associated with a sports team, when indicted for a criminal charge should be suspended WITHOUT pay until the outcome of his/her trial. If convicted, especially convicted of a felony, I believe they should be permenantly banned from paticipating in any professional sport. I believe that the 'team' aspect of sports has been lost, even in Little League. And the arrogance displayed by some professional sports figures is not what I want my children to look up to. Too much allowance has been given for too long, and I think that it is past time to start bringing proffessionalism and morals back into not only professional sports, but our everyday lives also.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by dehrgott (User #54009) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:22:08 PM (#295)
This dog should be pitted against bulls.
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by gidgetjan3130 (User #65529) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:35:07 PM (#297)
I enjoy these comentators.
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by sherinlance (User #65608) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:38:27 PM (#298)
RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by alleesyi (User #67557) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:38:30 PM (#299)
I think that when the curve sharply dropped that the american public was in agreement with the decision of the football officials in reprimanding this person. They have their own standards that players are expected to live up to and sign contracts to that, and if they break that contract or infringe upon it's credo or statements, then they have to face the consequences
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by Rockin7E (User #49096) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:39:29 PM (#300)
I believe Mr. Vick is guilty of animal cruelty and needs to be punished to the full degree within the law regardless of the fact of his notarity.
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by harmonixer (User #63830) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:41:56 PM (#301)
I think it's only fair Mr. Vick gets put on suspension as any other NFL player would for any other serious crime. If they would be suspended for providing the setting and means for a person to be assaulted, it shouldn't be a different punishment. The two pundits were mostly amusing, but I'm not really sure what they brought to this clip other than some humor. But by all means, bring them back. It's not a bad thing to have good cheer while listening to some otherwise bad news.
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by laydedeb (User #99203) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:43:23 PM (#302)
Pro athelets are idolized by the younger people and should watch what they say and do. I feel that Vick is being judged in the media but it goes with the territory and he knows that. I hope that he wasn't that greedy and stupid to have done what they alledge. I will give him his day in court before I make my final judgement.
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by apjj09cscom (User #57254) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:43:49 PM (#303)
I found this show very interesting. I liked hearing the two hosts comment on how the opinions changed during Dr. White's speech. They made it comical although the subject matter is not comical. I look forward to watching these clips again.
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by tweety0125 (User #55469) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:57:43 PM (#304)
i feel that Vick was convicted fairly and that any punishment he gets he deserves. I am also glad that some of the sponsors for NFL football have backed out because of what he did
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by kgdagost (User #49312) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 4:59:50 PM (#305)
I think that Vick punishment through the NFL is appropriate because he is a public person being a NFL player, if he was behind the scenes it may be different but the NFL has to preserve their reputation
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by LittleOlivia (User #51849) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:00:33 PM (#306)
The interaction between these is dull-o-rama.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by irisheyez (User #66738) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:00:57 PM (#307)
I was so glad that the NFL has taken Michael Vick's actions seriously and I think that MedicaCurves.com rivals TMZ.com in every way.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by crossword45 (User #50559) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:01:40 PM (#308)
The dogfighting was at Michael Vick's house! What more proof does one need? When the lacrosse team from Duke University were accused of rape, I didn't hear this guy giving them the benefit of the doubt. The commentator has no credibility with me.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by BrainFreeze (User #67527) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:22:05 PM (#311)
I don't think they did enough to him. He's an athlete, so he gets away with much more than most people would, which just isn't right. They should give him the same punishment as anybody else would get for doing the same thing.
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by crothers66 (User #49776) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:26:47 PM (#314)
I agree with the opinions of the others when it was showing the green line. It went down when I thought it should and stayed up when I thought it should.
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by skipscrypt (User #97889) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:28:18 PM (#315)
this guy knew exactly what was going on !!! these fights are common even in my neighborhood. police look the other way and its a basic sign on gang activity. the 2 go hand in hand,its there prefered bloodsport. to say you didnt know all that noise , smell ect. was happening on your property is stupidity. thats not a defence that i know of. judge judy need to try this one.
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by packerdude (User #67415) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:32:08 PM (#316)
race will always come up when two different races are involved. disagree with the mayor since when comes to advertisers, theys tacd to lose money if the "public opinion" is not favorable with a person that is a spokesman for a product. can't blame the nfl either. if vick is found to be innocent will still be hrad for advertisers to take him back unless he gets back to football and does well.
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by karenkootz (User #51438) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 5:51:59 PM (#318)
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by lajcee (User #56631) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 6:02:40 PM (#319)
I'm not a member of PETA , but I do like dogs. Dog fighting is a disgusting and anyone who participates in it should be punished. I think that the NFL and advertiser's actions were more money related than racial. It always comes down to money. Threats from PETA have not detered other company's in the past; the threat of wide spread consumer protest does. And that's what the NFL and advertisers fear the most.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by sammyksr (User #54256) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 6:42:10 PM (#321)
I feel that Mr Vick should not be allowed to play in the NFL till this matter is resolved. Although innocent till proven guilty, there are too many facts that point at Mr Vick's comlicity.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by popbhudda (User #97702) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 6:47:13 PM (#322)
i think he knew about the dogfighting and what was going on there, but i don't think he participated in it
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by fkobaya (User #62641) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 7:41:16 PM (#323)
I do agree with the detailed results
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by fkobaya (User #62641) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 7:42:58 PM (#324)
I agree with the majority's comment about Michael Vick
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by pipefire (User #99266) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 7:48:56 PM (#325)
vick knew what he was doing and there fore deserves to be tried not only in the media and public area but in the courts as well.
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by snjrender (User #59127) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 7:49:10 PM (#326)
I have to agree with him, but I dont think it was a racial thing, just someone doing something stupid with not feelings for an innocent animal. If hes guilty that let him pay the fine, but until than he shouldn't be beat down.
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by Carlotta (User #65303) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 8:16:38 PM (#328)
I think Mr. Vick should face discipline and/or suspension for sanctioning dog-fighting activity, if the accusation is actually true. It seems to me that abusing animals is just about a step away from abusing human beings.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by bigberd (User #54302) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 8:47:31 PM (#329)
Based on other news sources I have read, the Federal government doesn't proceed with a case unless they are very sure they can convict. I also kearned that Federal prosicutors have a 95% conviction rate. Seems they wouldn't take this action unless they have an overwhelming amount of evidence. In addition, Vick has already been caught in contradictions or out and out lies.
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by Nurdle (User #99309) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 8:48:56 PM (#330)
I agree that the media has jumped on this situation and pre-judged Michael Vick. As tempting as it is to present the public with sensational topics, probably to stir up controversy as a way to increase reader/viewership, I believe we all would want the public (and media) to wait until all the facts are presented if we were in the same situation. It may turn out that he is absolutely guilty and should be fined and/or punished. I realize, as does the media, that it is hard for John Q. Public to resist jumping on a side and venting our outrage. We need to practice civil maturity and wait until it is decided legally....and THEN jump on a bandwagon and vent
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by amsmith (User #52055) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:07:13 PM (#331)
I believe that michael Vick was not yet judged by the publi. Te information that was given upon his arrest was fact and that is why people feel the way they do I do not think Dr white helped his case
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by meri960 (User #59012) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:17:04 PM (#332)
I think Vick knew all along what was going on,onhis propertety.I think he should be kicked out of football all togethert.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by amberly54 (User #50861) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:27:04 PM (#333)
I THINK MR VICKS KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS GOING ON AT HIS PROPERTY.I ALSO THINK HE WAS A PART OF THIS BARBARIC CULTURE. HE SHOULD BE SUSPENDED FROM THE NFL. WHAT HE DONE TO THOSE POOR DOGS WAS HORRIFIC.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by bracht71 (User #56848) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:27:47 PM (#334)
He has no value for life, therefore he does not deserve to be in societys eye.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by irishkateek (User #66575) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:31:47 PM (#335)
If he'd possibly committed a sex crime, a felony, should he be allowed to play football this season or wait for trial? If he'd possibly committed a burglary, possibly a felony, should he be allowed to play football this season or wait for trial? If he'd possibly committed a hit and run driving conviction, should he be allowed to play football or wait for trial? This crime is no different. It's a serious felony. He could possibly be innocent but until it goes to trial (and I would push for a quick trial), he should not play football.
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by fishguy31 (User #98353) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:50:13 PM (#336)
I agree with the public on this one, when your in the public eye you nee to keep our nose clean.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by speller (User #98904) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 9:59:02 PM (#337)
People have a tendency to idolize our sports' players. It is therefore extremely disgraceful for Vick to have made the headlines with this vicious "sport" that he had created behind the scenes. There is enough evidence already. What information does the NAACP expect will come forth that will vindicate him? And, who says the NAACP didn't put their noses in a place where they didn't belong? Truthfully, I don't see a blacks vs. whites issue here to begin with. It would be disgusting no matter who committed it.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by brunerlh (User #62631) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 10:31:49 PM (#338)
I thin that Michael Vick should apologize tothe people of Atlanta and tohis teammates for even letting this kind of scandal touch him. If he knew of the dog-fighting, but wasn't involved, he should have reported it. If he was involved, he should be sent to jail.
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by lovechuncks (User #49742) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 10:47:31 PM (#339)
I really don't care who is involved in dog fights, I think it is cruel and inhuman to treat any animal that way and he should be convicted if he is found guilty.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by angels7139 (User #66268) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 11:23:13 PM (#340)
I think any type of dog fights are animal cruelty. I believe that Vicks had to know what was going on and should be punished for letting this terrible fighting go on. It was his facility. As for the NF, when someone is suspected of commiting a crime, it would be common practice to suspend that person until the outcome of the trial. Any other profession would do the same. If he was found innocent, he could be reinstated.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by davidavi (User #49956) on Thursday, August 9, 2007 @ 11:32:06 PM (#341)
i think he is completey guilty of this charge and i am sure he knew he was breaking the law ....
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by mtrovato (User #65319) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 12:20:27 AM (#342)
Michael Vick is an adult and needs to take responsibility for what goes on at his residence. This has nothing to so with what the media says or doesn't say. He also needs to become aware that his status dictates that he has become a role model.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by rogerwogan (User #55359) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 12:23:01 AM (#343)
It was very interesting listening to the two commenting on the Michael Vick.
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by general45 (User #54621) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 12:47:12 AM (#344)
I think that everyone has the right to a fair trial and that in this country we are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. I think the whole event that uses dogs or any other animal to fight and then bet on is disgusting. However; I do not agree that anyone who does this deserves life in prison etc. Lay off the guy until we find out what really went on.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by nann1211 (User #68615) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 1:20:47 AM (#345)
I am sick to death of athletes thinking they can lie, cheat, steal, rape and break thelaw in ANY way and get by with it. I think he's guilty and I believe any athlete convicted of any crime NEVER be allowed to play in the sports industry for the rest of their lives.
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by kmiverso (User #68006) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 4:39:11 AM (#346)
Michael Vick is guilty hands down. dog fighting is dig fighting. It is wrong. court sentence or not. People who abuse animals are fined immediately here; and the animals taken away.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by watcher (User #98802) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 5:02:21 AM (#347)
I do like the set up of the program, itself, but I don't think there was enough of an introduction to the subject matter. If someone didn't know anything about the dog-fighting and Vick, then they would probably start out fairly confused as to what the two men were talking about. The comments, however, were fairly informative and entertaining. But again, if this is the whole show, then it needs a little more explanation at the beginning as to what the two gentleman would be commenting on.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by evarobjake (User #68625) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 7:48:49 AM (#348)
I think vic should have known,Truly disappointed
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by janetbaker25 (User #63597) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 9:38:50 AM (#349)
I agree with the NFL actions, although Michael Vick has not had his day in court. Michael Vick should pursue the legal process as this dog fighting might be an acceptable sport in the areas of the country that he has grown and this might have some mitigating factors for his trail/court decisions. However, Michael Vicks exposure to the world via his sports career and his college education should have enabled him to consider that dog fighting is not a condoned sport in the national or world area of public opinion and he should made a different decision.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by pcook67 (User #98643) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 11:14:26 AM (#350)
I don't think the NAACP has even looked at the evidence so far. Plus its not a racial issue, its a legal one. They don't hold much credibility in my eyes. Its pretty cut and dry, it was his house, he was there, ect. As far as the NFL is concerned, I would have done the same thing. Dogfighting is a vicious, disgusting thing, and it is a crime. So, the NFL needed to take disciplinary actions against VIck and anyone else who was involved that plays in the NFL. The NFL has to distance itself from those players engaging in these types of acts.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by mayleah (User #66478) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 11:32:33 AM (#351)
The actions of a black man are too much for him or the NAACP to play the I am innocent card.The race card is easy to play but it only drives a wedge in this country causing it to split into civil diaobediance.Yes the court of public opinion has come to play.The public should have an opinion even though it may be incorrect at times.Any organization that inhibits that opinion is asking for the right of dictatorship.Do any blacks think dictating is better than freedom.They can look at africa and see how poorly that works.Laws prohibit crulity to animals which are worth keeping and protecting.Aceleberty status type person is going to be judged.Our system always says alleged but it is not what has happened in the unvarnished state.The system takes a while to get there but public opinion is not bound by such rules of conduct.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by BrownsWife (User #97972) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 12:47:56 PM (#352)
I don't think that Michael Vick is an innocent bistandard to any of this issue.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by hi_shaz (User #97995) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 12:59:48 PM (#353)
I enjoyed the discussion about public opinion.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by bookiej (User #54203) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 1:19:26 PM (#354)
There's no way he COULDN'T of known of what was going on at his house.........he should be punished for this terrible abuse of animals.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by Rspbrry (User #65596) on Friday, August 10, 2007 @ 4:17:30 PM (#355)
About Michael Vick-he should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.Does the NFL have a substance abuse problem with alot of their atheletes????I know they just do not care that much about it?!
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by starr45 (User #55373) on Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 1:30:21 AM (#357)
I think that today we have a lot of more important issues to worry about than if some men and women have some disgusting ways of enjoying themselves. I agree it is wrong; however give the guy a break. At least he didn't gas all the fans in a football stadium. I am sure that we all have skeletons in our closets, and are very glad that noone knows or really cares about them. Let the legal system get to the bottom of this and turn our brains to more important issues facing all of us.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by blackcar636 (User #65658) on Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 1:59:25 AM (#358)
I am somwhat confused, but I do feel there is a part of him I don't believe. I would hope he woudln't be guilty, but there are to many facts to not believe. I guess I need to hear it all and not the bits and peices I have heard.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by tspecht (User #57281) on Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 7:49:39 PM (#360)
If Mr. Vick were a white man, wouldn't the accusations still prejudge his guilt? This is NOT an issue about race, this is an issue about the law, and the supposition, so far, that Mr. Vick has broken it. The NFL can do whatever they want to him, that's their prerogative. When the case goes to trial, they will find a jury who can fairly judge the man based on the evidence, not on his skin color, not on how much money he makes, but only on the evidence presented. The NAACP has nothing to do with this.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by Sheryl (User #98471) on Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 10:17:36 PM (#361)
Pitbulls have a bad reputation for being vicious and a lot of it has to do with these Pitbull fighting rings and anyone who is involved in such an activity for money should be punished by law as these dogs are being trained to fight and kill by the owners..not only that? it's animal cruelty..I have raised 2 pitbulls who were very loving dogs, family oriented and loved people..I honestly believe he deserves to be punished.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by pampiecuch (User #54493) on Saturday, August 11, 2007 @ 10:34:25 PM (#362)
If the NAACP expects the average American to be so dumb as to believe that Michael Vick is being singled out JUST because he is black, then they'll believe I'm the queen of England. As far as this clown being the victim of public opinion, who over the mental age of 10 seriously believes someone could own a home and not even know that this type of vicious, cruel and disgusting behavior was going on there? Are we supposed to think Vick goes around buying properties and then never setting foot in them again? And all sorts of people congregrate in these homes doing terrible things he knows nothing about? Oh, get real. I agree with other respondents that he should be barred from ever playing sports again, and serve a long prison term. People who abuse animals go on to abuse people, and society is not safe unless these brutal, vicious lawbreakers are locked away.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by jamesdaly (User #98523) on Sunday, August 12, 2007 @ 3:31:50 AM (#363)
I am so sick of hearing about people making money by having dogs fight. If I had the pull to enact a law, this is what it would be. Anyone caught using dogs to fight will be placed in a cage with an angry Gorilla. Sell tickets to event ad donate procedes to the ASPCA.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by jamiejo100 (User #55272) on Sunday, August 12, 2007 @ 11:40:29 AM (#364)
I think Michael Vick is a real piece of S... He probably believes in his heart of hearts that he won't really get any major punishment due to his celeb status as well as the millions in his bank account..which can be very persuasive. He should be punished to the futhest extreme of the law. Abusing animals is the first step to becoming a psycho path.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by iwish40 (User #55422) on Sunday, August 12, 2007 @ 6:00:28 PM (#365)
Its funny how our society is so Shocked when someone of "Status" breaks the law, then cries about it. These people of "Status" need to be dissaplined, fined, jailed, etc. Like any other person..except for 1 thing. because they are people of "Status" then their sentence should be harsher, because their life is in the Lime Lite...And it should be shown, just because you are an Actor, Sports Professional, doesn't mean you can break the law and get away with it because of WHO you are and how much Money you have. Because as we all know....Money Talks!
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by Lynnatron (User #60182) on Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 1:00:37 AM (#366)
I think he knew exactly what hes doing and is guilty. It does not matter what color skin you have, its extreme cruelty to animals.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by lpnshand (User #54525) on Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 9:27:46 PM (#367)
I think Vick knew exactly what was going on! He ALLOWED this activity on his property. Responsibility! Someone needs to put him & his crew in a ring with the dogs. As far as the NAACP, someone there needs to wake up. Vick is being charged with cruelty to animals! It is not an issue on skin color.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by gmontulli (User #98231) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 @ 1:19:07 AM (#369)
I agree that Michael Vick should be put on "administrative leave" for a majority of the up coming season. My reasoning behind putting on "adm. leave" instead of just suspending him is because he has not been proven guilty yet and it has not been proven that he is in violation of the law. Though, if and when he is found guilty by the courts he then should be suspended indefinately for not only breaking the law, being very inhumane practices, but also because he no longer shares the value that the NFL wants portrayed. If he is suspended or banned from the NFL without actual proof of the crime then legal ramifications could cost the NFL substantial $$$.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by casey26 (User #54591) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 @ 2:21:07 AM (#370)
Michael Vick is guilty of cruelty towards defensless animals so harsh that it led to the dogs immediate deaths. This cruelty was done because he was dissappointed in the way they fought against other dogs, which in and of itself is illegal. Mr Vick does not deserve to be suspended for part of a season from the Falcon's and the NFL, but he does deserve to be behind bars for a good portion of the rest of his life and blackballed from ever competing in sports on any level. People need to become aware of what all kinds of animals are made to suffer, and that this kind of treatment is just not acceptable. Any living being deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by Krystal32 (User #56315) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 @ 6:42:11 AM (#373)
It really surprises me that no more than 67% agreed that Michael Vick deserves time out. I think he should have prison time.These dogs are one of Gods living things as well as you and I.The feel pain, they get sick,they can be happy,etc.If it had been Mr Vick being cruel to another human there would have been not thinking in the case.He would have been in jail.Maybe not, he would probably his way out of jail.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by angellove199 (User #59870) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 @ 7:08:30 PM (#386)
i AGREE NO HUMAN BEING SHOULD TREAT ANIMALS THE WAY THEY DO, IT IS REDICULOUS THAT THEY BE TREATED TO THE ASPECTS OF FIGHTING AND BEING ABUSED, AND HE DESERVES TO GO TO JAIL FOR HIS ACTIONS
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by mysuccess (User #64884) on Friday, August 17, 2007 @ 7:06:11 PM (#389)
it doesn't matter whether he is a celebrity or not; the point is whether a felony was committed with his consent; the only reason that this is in the news so much is due to his status as a celebrity (football player); if it is shown without a doubt about his participation and guilt -- then he should be penalized just like anyone else would be for this crime; perhaps, as a celebrity, he felt that even if caught, he would be held above the law and get a slap on the wrist; while this was a crime against animals directly and no evidence has been shown that there were additional crimes against human beings; the nature of this activity shows a different standard of ethics in general; can his ethics towards human beings be far behind his treatment of these animals?
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by tinker (User #56627) on Sunday, August 19, 2007 @ 10:47:09 PM (#393)
I am realy shocked that some people think he should have special treatment because he is a football player the bottom line is that if you break the law you should be able to take the punishment.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by Desert Rat (User #99511) on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 @ 6:57:54 PM (#402)
There is no question Micheal Vicks needs to be suspended, he broke the rules of the NFL. Moreover, he broke the trust of the fans, and the laws of the land. A time-out is not enough. Besides whatever jail time or fines imposed by the courts, he sould be suspended permanently from the NFL and if the NFL has the power to impose fines, he should be fined to the fullest extent of those rules.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by bbrad4444 (User #98121) on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 @ 7:00:46 PM (#403)
I believe Mr. Vick knew full well what he was doing, to try to convince the public that he is immature is very dence to say the least I believe he would not have put his career on the line but because of the huge amount of revenue dog fighting brings, I don't believe for a minute that he didn't partake of the money generated by the dog fighting, and the knowledge of the killing of dogs, he may not have personally killed a dog. I feel he gave orders. I can only hope his statement about turning his life over to God is true. I feel he should focus on how he can help people get out of the dog fighting business. He should not be allowed to play ball anymore. A few game suspensions is not a lesson to any ball player breaking the law. Thank you
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by dotkos (User #100276) on Thursday, August 30, 2007 @ 2:22:14 AM (#405)
Vick's commentary, "I was immature", regarding murder of his dogs, lying, gambling, cheating, are all NFL'ers like him, that stoopid? I think the only thing that will get his remorse thing going, is take back his millions, Falcons, that you gave him for signing on. And 5 years in jail w/some loving fellow prisoners won't hurt. Much.
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RE: Atlanta Branch of NAACP Comments on Michael Vick
by dawnjames (User #100381) on Friday, August 31, 2007 @ 11:58:05 PM (#406)
vick's credibility plummeted when he referred to his involvement in this bloody sport as "immature". he is still in denial and the ONLY thing he is truly sorry about is the fact that he got caught and he will most likely NEVER be able to involve himslef in this highly disgusting and CRIMINAL behavior again because of his celebrity. as for his comments about bad decisions/judgement-sorry psychopaths are almost incapable of making good judgements. roger, if you are listening...please make this indefinite ban, a PERMANENT ban.
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