Michael Vick

This week Michael Vick, the former NFL player sentenced to prison for organizing the cruel sport of dog fights was released from prison. He served 23 months behind bars and is now under house arrest and has to wear an ankle bracelet while he serves out his sentence as a laborer that earns $10 an hour.

Now as a voice for animal rights you may think that my post today is about demanding why is Michael Vick out of jail and allowed to be a part of society again? However I Powder Puff am not that kind of dog.

I have to admit that I thought Michael Vick was going to be cleared of these crimes as we all know having a good lawyer when you are wealthy can help you get away with murder in the United States. The fact that he was sentenced and served time (and not LA time as we know celebrities in LA serve only minutes of their sentences due to overcrowding in prisons), lost millions from his NFL contract and endorsements, Michael Vick did not walk away Scot free. He has paid and will pay for his crime the rest of his life. This so far is unfortunately his legacy.

Now as a free man Michael Vick has the chance to change his legacy and show the world he learned from his crimes (and not by just getting caught) and the value of all life. He has the chance to redeem himself by becoming a sincere animal rights activist and teaching society that this "sport" is really just another facet of the cruelty of humans.

Now I am sure after his experience he does not want to spend the rest of his life being the poster boy for animal cruelty but guess what, he is. His excuse that dog fights were part of his culture is inexcusable as a man with an education and the means to be a global citizen. Life will make him deal with the consequences of his actions as he has forever branded himself by dealing and profiting from his cruel actions.

Let's hope something positive comes from his crimes and that is someone who is sincere in helping end this torture for other dog fighting rings, educating the public on the cruelty against animals here and abroad and living the rest of his life as a law abiding citizen.

Chow for now!