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?

Sports Commandment No. 76

76. Thou shalt know women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to sit through an entire game without having to get up to use the rest room 10 times.

- Strippers are excluded from this.

Sports Commandment No. 14

14. Thou shalt never ever wear a pro jersey with a name on the back, unless it's a nickname, your own name, or that of a retired/HOF player.

- Don't be a dork. Lately with the playoffs going on, I've seen many grown men wearing jerseys with names of current players on the back. What are you doing? If you are over the age of 12, this is a big no-no.

Of the 200 Sports Commandments, this is No. 14. Stay tuned for future Commandments updates.

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Pet Peeve No. 5202 Bye Bye Sangia Pie

I'm not sure how long American Idol has been on. 2 years? 3 years? Maybe more...I'm not sure. Anyways I've probably watched a total of 45 minutes of the show, yet I know everything about it. Why is this? Because I'm pummeled with news about it every single day. It is all over the radio, internet, tv, and water cooler discussions.

I don't understand the fascination with this silly show. It is not interesting, there is no drama, and it is very repetitive. I know all the names of the contestants, the judges, and the host, and I don't really like the show. Is it a really bad show? How would I know? I don't get it. Please explain to me why this is such a big deal.

Is there nothing better to do with your life than watch this stuff? Is it really riveting? Or does it play to the lowest common denominator as far as demographics? I surely can understand why teenage girls like it. Why an adult male likes it, blows my mind.

I love pop culture, and undoubtedly it's a part of the fabric of our country. I am well aware that I am not to like everything about it as well. But this American Idol is just plain nutso. If it was simple enough to just ignore, I would! However in order to do that, I pretty much have to be a hermit.

What is wrong with you people? Please don't tell me it's fun. What is fun about it? Or that it requires no thinking - that part is fairly obvious. Do you watch it because everyone watches it and you don;t want to miss out? You don't have to watch it to not miss it. That machine churns out pr like water and you have no choice but to take it.

Mommy please make it stop.