tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post6503958605042602523..comments2024-03-20T05:19:35.526-04:00Comments on Mauigirl's Meanderings: The NAACP Doesn't Get ItMauigirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-2666635602851615942007-08-29T14:51:00.000-04:002007-08-29T14:51:00.000-04:00Nancy, well said.Nancy, well said.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-6528084211724217582007-08-29T03:09:00.000-04:002007-08-29T03:09:00.000-04:00I always thought making a mistake was forgetting t...I always thought making a mistake was forgetting to put the detergent in the dishwasher, leaving the coffee pot on, or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday. Torturing innocent animals for years is not what I was raised to believe was a mistake.<BR/><BR/>Chaplain Nancy Cronk<BR/>www.AnimalChaplains.comAnimal Chaplainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070162711602338173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-11083313218538967202007-08-28T13:50:00.000-04:002007-08-28T13:50:00.000-04:00Thanks Maui. I just refuse to believe that there ...Thanks Maui. I just refuse to believe that there is such a thing as an irredeemable human.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-14407397845931390332007-08-26T12:59:00.000-04:002007-08-26T12:59:00.000-04:00Tomcat, I agree - if he can truly repent of what h...Tomcat, I agree - if he can truly repent of what he's done and perhaps make a crusade out of going around to areas that have large numbers of dogfighting rings and speaking to groups of young people who may be getting involved in it, and sincerely try to convince them not to do this terrible activity, then yes, he can redeem himself.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-25246854026516561952007-08-25T18:00:00.000-04:002007-08-25T18:00:00.000-04:00What Vick did is despicable. He is not being pers...What Vick did is despicable. He is not being persecuted. He deserves whatever penalty he gets. The NAACP's response was completely inappropriate.<BR/><BR/>That said, this may be less popular. If Michael Vick takes full responsibility for his actions, ant does whatever it takes to effect genuine, authentic change, he should be given an opportunity to restore himself, just like other convicted criminals.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-5189549896028744702007-08-24T08:52:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:52:00.000-04:00Patricia, I agree with you. There is something ser...Patricia, I agree with you. There is something seriously wrong with the very soul of a person who can do this.<BR/><BR/>Larry, at first I was hopeful that the nearly universal outrage that was expressed right after this news broke would be a catalyst to clean up this illegal and horrible activity throughout the country. But now there's all this hemming and hawing about "oh, it's not like it was people," etc. and etc. <BR/><BR/>I was afraid of this. He may either end up looking like a martyr and it may backfire and actually encourage more young people to get involved in this, or else he'll get off easy and everyone will forget about it and the illegal activities will just go on as before. <BR/><BR/>I am very discouraged that the outcry isn't continuing to be as strong, as I was really hoping for something good to come out of all of this. I know how many pit bulls are out on the street and in shelters because of backyard breeders who were hoping to sell their dogs for fighting, only to find out that the dogs are usually friendly and not into fighting, which gets them either killed or abandoned. Mine was probably used for breeding before she ended up on the streets of New York City.<BR/><BR/>But as long as it is perceived there is a market for pit bulls due to dogfighting, the overpopulation will continue and more pits will suffer both in fights and from abandonment.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-13044841813507264592007-08-24T08:40:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:40:00.000-04:00It amazes me how many pundits are saying Vick's cr...It amazes me how many pundits are saying Vick's cruelty isn't that bad and he is only being made an example of.<BR/><BR/>I think he will get off with a fine and a little probation, because of who he is.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283557503536810926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-30657786672764181342007-08-24T08:32:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:32:00.000-04:00You cannot put a heart in a heartless bastard. It...You cannot put a heart in a heartless bastard. It just can't be done. You could never convince me that dog fighting is okay and you'll never convince him that it isn't.<BR/><BR/>The NAACP guy said if vick had killed a human being there wouldn't have been this much outrage. Well, if he had killed a human being his ass would be in jail now and probably would never see freedom again.pissed off patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854364015577541981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-43284509936080920062007-08-23T23:13:00.000-04:002007-08-23T23:13:00.000-04:00Thanks, Larry. I agree completely. How can someo...Thanks, Larry. I agree completely. How can someone do such a thing? And how can Marbury defend it?Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-3597640437066397102007-08-23T22:03:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:03:00.000-04:00Another good post and in my view, anyone who would...Another good post and in my view, anyone who would purposely starve animals, throw them in pens and watch them tear each other apart, then torture and hang the winner, must be horribly cruel.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283557503536810926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-87863742900700459962007-08-23T21:32:00.000-04:002007-08-23T21:32:00.000-04:00Yes, I heard that as well - that the gambling part...Yes, I heard that as well - that the gambling part may be what ultimately bars him from the NFL, not the horrible crime itself. Sometimes, as FranIam says, I really feel this country is lost.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for linking me on your blog! I'll also change the link for your blog on my blogroll.Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-61423311434451795402007-08-23T20:35:00.000-04:002007-08-23T20:35:00.000-04:00Did you hear the commentators saying that Vick's g...Did you hear the commentators saying that Vick's gambling on the fights was worse than him making dogs fight to the death for "sport"? Total CRAP!<BR/><BR/>Also, I thought I would stop by and let you know that your blog was one of the featured spots on the very first BWR at <A HREF="http://loc.rousefamily.com/" REL="nofollow">my new place</A>. Drop by any time!Robert Rousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029114161553100445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-49202005123357043372007-08-23T15:57:00.000-04:002007-08-23T15:57:00.000-04:00Well stated, and I couldn't agree more! Oh, and ma...Well stated, and I couldn't agree more! Oh, and mahalo for entering my contest too! Hugs!kuanyin333https://www.blogger.com/profile/13571546154427113726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-1000437947024161412007-08-23T13:46:00.000-04:002007-08-23T13:46:00.000-04:00Well said, Fran. Good comparison with wifebeating...Well said, Fran. Good comparison with wifebeating. <BR/><BR/>I too am shocked at the attitude of the NAACP. To me, dogfighting isn't just about dogs, it is about a total disregard for pain and suffering and life. It is part of an underground, shadowy criminal culture that you'd think the NAACP would try to discourage people from being involved in. To treat it lightly for Vick is to send the message that it's OK for anyone to be involved with dogfighting, and it encourages the brutalization of young, easily influenced people. No wonder kids are being shot on the streets of Newark if this type of behavior is condoned. It's all about a disrespect for life.<BR/><BR/>Personally as an animal lover, I'd like to see the end of all animal-related sports. Don't get me started on greyhound racing either...Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-68102649950011751042007-08-23T12:59:00.000-04:002007-08-23T12:59:00.000-04:00What a BRILLIANT post Mauigirl, brilliant. As I sa...What a BRILLIANT post Mauigirl, brilliant. <BR/><BR/>As I said on another blog, re Marbury, this is akin to saying "from what I hear wifebeating and child abuse are considered sports. They just happen behind closed doors."<BR/><BR/>We are lost as a nation, we are lost.<BR/><BR/>In our culture if you are an animal, a child, a woman, perceived as weak(read- unworthy), lower or lesser than, well then you are fair game for such "sport".<BR/><BR/>I am disgusted and I am shocked frankly about the NAACP!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34240686.post-4555191489374663442007-08-23T12:16:00.000-04:002007-08-23T12:16:00.000-04:00I agree. I couldn't believe it - I heard it on th...I agree. I couldn't believe it - I heard it on the radio on my way home last night, that Marbury called dogfighting a "sport."Mauigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529827915262851910noreply@blogger.com