My Vick Schtick

We are those crazy-dog people. The Boy might be the most spoiled, beloved dog on the planet. He's allowed to snuggle in the bed, he's allowed to sit on the couch, he is brushed and bathed, played with and smooched-on to a fare-thee-well. He went to puppy camp every day during tax season so that he would get the attention that our schedules wouldn't provide. He is our 85 lb baby. There is nothing I wouldn't do for that dog.

I don't understand the mindset of some one who would willingly hurt an innocent creature, especially dogs. I can't fathom how some one like Michael Vick, who had all the money in the world, could be so bored and black-hearted that he would finance and take part in a "hobby" as cruel as dog fighting. Personally, I don't think 23 months in jail was enough time for him to become a decent human being. I don't think all of the fines in the world could make a dent in his thick head. Say what you wish about his debt to society being paid, etc. I put him right up there with child molesters, rapists and murderers. If you are capable of harming an animal that depends on you for the basic fundamentals of life, and repays you with nothing but loyalty and affection, you are capable of anything.

There is a chance that he may be joining our city's NFL team. I had a fit when I saw the story on our local news last night. I don't want him to profit off of our city, our NFL team. I don't want him to become a role model for the kids in this city. I was really hoping that NFL teams would look at him as a PR nightmare, and that nobody would hire him. I was hoping that he would have to get a job in something OTHER than playing a game for millions of dollars. Do I think the guy should get a public flogging for his mistakes? No. But I don't think that he should return to the status he once enjoyed and abused.

Yesterday afternoon, I was taking a nap on the couch. My Boy hopped up and tucked himself into a tight little ball in order to be right beside of me. He nuzzled his nose under my chin, and napped like that for 30 minutes. It might have been the best 30 minutes of my day. Why would anyone be cruel to a soul that exudes such innocent affection?

EDIT TO NOTE: He signed elsewhere! Yea! And for those who disagree with me, I'd like to say this: if I went to interview with a CPA firm, and they asked why I left my last job and I said, "Well, I was really into dog-fighting and had no respect for life in general. But I feel bad about it," do you think I'd get hired? And I most certainly wasn't making millions of dollars per year. I'm just saying.