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Does Vick Deserve a Second Chance?

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Rhoden in " The Case for a Second Chance for Michael Vick? " And I'm not just referring to Vick here. Is fighting and killing dogs the same thing? Is Vick a special kind of creep for what he did? Is it the dogs that are at issue? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters.

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Dog Fighting

Animal Ethics

Is there anything creepier than dog fighting? Dogs evolved with humans. Michael Vick should be punished to the full extent of the law if he is convicted of the charges filed against him. How could someone support, much less organize, such a vile practice? They are our trusted friends and companions.

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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

The site recently posted a section called “How Dog Fighting Works” in response to the Michael Vick court case. How Dog Fighting Works” is a look into the illegal sport of dog fighting and gives readers information on the issues and its effects.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Amicone, to establish a task force dedicated to ending the dog-fighting in Westchester, and specifically in the City of Yonkers, site of most of the fights. The Michael Vick case shed light on the disgrace of those who cause dogs to fight each other, an event often accompanied by drug sales and prostitution.

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Golf with Malicious Intent

Animal Ethics

Should Isenhour be banned from the PGA Tour for a period of years the way Michael Vick was banned from the NFL? Would you feel differently if Isenhour had driven golf balls at your cat or dog until he succeeded in killing your pet? What say you? If so, why?