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Does Vick Deserve a Second Chance?

Animal Person

Do you agree with the New York Times ' William C. Rhoden in " The Case for a Second Chance for Michael Vick? " And I'm not just referring to Vick here. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters. Is fighting and killing dogs the same thing?

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The bill contains sweeping new penalties against animal fighting, included after the Michael Vick case revealed the pervasiveness of this crime. Because the Agriculture Department enforces the Animal Welfare Act, this authorizing bill deals with a broad range of subjects regarding the humane treatment of animals.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

It is a blight on Westchester to have a city consistently in the news for such an odious activity. 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. Yonkers prides itself on its gentrification and revitalization efforts.