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Humane Society's Explanation for Working with Michael Vick

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It's the Humane Society explaining why they teamed up with Michael Vick on his community service work. Tags: blood sport humane society Michael Vick dogfighting. Found this piece from May 2009. I'm still torn about that, although I certainly understand their logic.

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Another Excuse for Michael Vick

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What Michael Vick did really sucked. But everything humans do to animals really sucks anyway. In that case, why do we punish humans for crimes against other humans? Tags: pit bull animal cruelty blood sport Michael Vick sick. I see a lot of these rationales. Essentially, it goes like this.

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Why No Fuss About Michael Vick?

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Michael Silver, some Yahoo Sports guy, has a column about why Michael Vick's return to the NFL has turned out to be so anticlimactic (I was wondering the same thing myself recently.) Certainly, he's on his best behavior and the Humane Society is using him to battle dog-fighting rings. These are his thoughts.

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Why the Rush to Forgive Michael Vick?

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Because he killed humans and only humans matter in this world remember? Tags: pit bull Michael Vick sick. Wouldn't it have been Christian to just release him and hope he could redeem himself through a high-profile, lucrative contract? Perhaps he just needed a mentor or, even better, a hug! Of course not.

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Patriots and Steelers Eye "Sick Vick" for Signing

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Plus, I personally have no room for forgiveness for Sick Vick. What do you all think about his upcoming work for the Humane Society? Tags: animal cruelty blood sport humane society Michael Vick sick. Others may, but I don't. Pretty savvy on HSUS' part? Or are they trying to get publicity?

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Retailer Pulls Vick Jerseys After Complaint.Wait, What?

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Hannah Tostensen, director of the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, and Lisa Norton, president of Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment in Brunswick, complained to Bealls' corporate office in Bradenton, Fla., earlier this month after finding replicas of Vick's No. Tags: Michael Vick.

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What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

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Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories. However, any breed of dog that has been abused, neglected, or homeless may be aggressive to humans or other dogs.

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