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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I think he should plead out as soon as possible, pay a huge fine, agree to an extended probation period and be forced to do community service and voluntarily set up a foundation that educates about the evils of the dog-fighting and has facilities that help dogs abused in such a way. Then he could play.
If he waits and drags it out and mulls over options and tries to fight it, I don't think he'll have a choice. He'll be forced to take a loa.
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There are 2 issues here. One is public relations and fellow player reaction. I suspect that, much like a child molester amongst inmates, Vick would be better off not playing this season, and the Falcons and NFL would be better off not having him play.
The second is the legal case. The law is ridiculous. Animals don't have rights. If I own one, I should be free to do whatever I want to it, whether starving and killing it, or force feeding and eating its delicious liver. In this, I have faith that a North Carolina jury will be smarter than Congress, Bush, the U.S. attorneys, and every media/internet commentator.
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