Pet Peeve No. 52607 Who let the dog's out?
Let me start off by saying that the felony crime of dog fighting is more than a Pet Peeve; it plain disgusts me. What is my Pet Peeve is the line of thinking or attitude that supports it, or dismays it as nothing important.
While prosecutors and the NFl try to find out if quarterback Michael Vick was involved in a dog fighting ring at a Virginia house that he owned, one NFL player says it doesn't matter if he did take part. "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not, but it's his property, it's his dog," Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis said. "If that's what he wants to do, do it. I think people should mind their business."
When told that dog fighting is a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime."
Now we know Portis isnt exactly a rocket scientist...but this cements his place at the bottom of the food chain does it not? The thing is you know other people feel the same way.
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I for one do not believe animal have "rights" because they cannot claim them. Only humans can claim them. However that being said, it is our responsiblity to protect domestic animals and make sure they are not treated inhumanely or with any cruelty. It's as simple as that. It is a moral responsiblity on our part to protect animals. Just as it is a responsiblity to use them for research, eat them, and utilize their by-products.
How do we change the line of thinking that animal fighting is disgusting and wrong? It's a stupid side of macho that has no place in society. I listened to the radio the other day, and some callers were claiming how it wasnt as bad as wife beating or other crimes. Is that really the point? Do we always have to compare crimes with crimes? Cannot we just look at one crime and compare itself?
In any case, we need to enforce the current laws and make sure they are enforced. If Vick is guilty, I hope the NFL bans him for life. Innocent until proven guilty. As for Portis, guilty of being a stupid moron. Nice role model huh?
While prosecutors and the NFl try to find out if quarterback Michael Vick was involved in a dog fighting ring at a Virginia house that he owned, one NFL player says it doesn't matter if he did take part. "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not, but it's his property, it's his dog," Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis said. "If that's what he wants to do, do it. I think people should mind their business."
When told that dog fighting is a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime."
Now we know Portis isnt exactly a rocket scientist...but this cements his place at the bottom of the food chain does it not? The thing is you know other people feel the same way.
[intermission]And now a word from out sponsor: Today's blog is being brought to you by the letter J and the number 5.
I for one do not believe animal have "rights" because they cannot claim them. Only humans can claim them. However that being said, it is our responsiblity to protect domestic animals and make sure they are not treated inhumanely or with any cruelty. It's as simple as that. It is a moral responsiblity on our part to protect animals. Just as it is a responsiblity to use them for research, eat them, and utilize their by-products.
How do we change the line of thinking that animal fighting is disgusting and wrong? It's a stupid side of macho that has no place in society. I listened to the radio the other day, and some callers were claiming how it wasnt as bad as wife beating or other crimes. Is that really the point? Do we always have to compare crimes with crimes? Cannot we just look at one crime and compare itself?
In any case, we need to enforce the current laws and make sure they are enforced. If Vick is guilty, I hope the NFL bans him for life. Innocent until proven guilty. As for Portis, guilty of being a stupid moron. Nice role model huh?
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