The Associated Press reported that the 50 pit bulls seized from Michael Vick’s property were likely to be euthanized. Am I the only one that thinks this is a bit insane? In this dog fighting debacle, Michael Vick is the bad guy. Who are the victims? Society? Tangentially, at best. No, the victims of this [...]
Blame the Victim
August 23rd, 2007 · 2 Comments
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Ban from the NFL?
August 23rd, 2007 · No Comments
After the criminal justice system finishes with Michael Vick, should the NFL allow him to re-enter the league? A lot of people (including some visitors to this website) have proposed such a ban. However, I am not so certain this is the right move. After all, Michael Vick isn’t seeking admission to the bar. Committing [...]
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Exceptions to the Animal Fighting Venture Prohibition
August 22nd, 2007 · 3 Comments
By now, the details of Michael Vick’s indictment for dog fighting have been well-covered. And, since he has agreed to plead guilty, let’s reflect a bit on the offenses with which he has been charged.The Animal Fighting Venture Prohibition, found at 7 U.S. § 2156, prohibits knowingly sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an animal [...]
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