Vick indicted in dog fighting case

[Tom Earp]

Sent to me. Do not answer me but the issue!



This was written to the head of the NAACP in Atlanta on the Michael Vick affair.

I love it when a guy can gently yet logically put things into perspective.

Saturday, August 18, 2007 An Open Letter To The

Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP



Dear Dr. R L White, Head of the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP,



My name is Mike. I am 27, and I am neither a member of your organization nor a resident of Atlanta.

Normally I wouldn't bother you, but then I came across this article, and it compelled me to write.



Since I am white, I am going to tread carefully, so as not to offend your gentle sensibilities.

But, Dr. White, you are a stupid shit.



Speaking for white people everywhere, let me fill you in on something. This case was not a race issue. It was about killing dogs. And if there is one thing people don't stand for, regardless of race, it's killing dogs. You compared it to deer hunting. Again, Dr. White, you are a stupid shit. When was the last time a deer greeted you at the door when you got home from work? Or curled up next to you and gently nuzzled in to take a nap? Dogs are pets, you moron. They aren't meant to be killed for sport. The failure to make this distinction only makes you look stupider. Sorry, I lost my temper there. Here's the thing, Dr. White. The reason people were outraged by this was because he killed dogs. If Ben Roethlisberger or Brett Favre had done it, the reaction would have been the same, I guarantee you. The difference is, had Ben Roethlisberger or Brett Favre done this, you wouldn't see white supporters rallying behind them, proclaiming he was innocent in the face of mountains of damning evidence, supporting him regardless of the outcome. Let me let you in on a secret about white people; when one of our own makes us look bad, we condemn him and disown them. I suggest you adopt a similar policy. If your group's mission is truly to advance "colored" people (your word, not mine) you'd disassociate from the idiots in your race. It can't go wrong, trust me.



Anyway, Dr. White, I don't want this to come off as racist, because it isn't. Michael Vick is a despicable person who happens to be black. The sooner you realize that, the less of a stupid shit you'll look

[JonoBN41]

I like it.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

No more disturbing that U Texas' freakish obsession with a cow. Tell me again, how did Bevo get it's name.....?

I am a Silver Spur and help care for BEVO and even I can say with confidence that no such "obsession" exists with BEVO. A&M is a giant cult. Not arguable.

This is scary:

"Reveille is considered a cadet general and the highest ranking member in the Corps of Cadets. To designate her rank, Reveille wears 5 diamonds on her maroon-and-white blanket. Freshmen cadets are required to address her as "Miss Rev, ma'am." Reveille is the only animal on campus, other than service animals, who is permitted to enter any campus building. So as not to inconvenience her, if Reveille decides to sleep on a cadet's bed, that cadet is required to sleep on the floor. By tradition, if she barks in class, that session is canceled. Reveille has her own cell phone, operated by the mascot corporal, and her own student identification card."

........and actually, the first Longhorn to be named BEVO appeared during halftime of the 1916 A&M/Texas game in which we would win 22-7. Ben Dyer, editor of the Texas Exes Magazine, is responsible for the moniker.

February of 1917 is when A&M students branded him "13-0". BEVO then got moved to a ranch 60 miles outside of Austin because of rumors that A&M was planning on stealing him. After WWI the original BEVO was fattened up and eaten because it was costing the University too much money. BBQ from him was served at the 1920 UT Football Banquet and Aggies were invited to attend and eat the side that they branded. We also presented A&M with the part of the hide that had the brand on it.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by macallan25

A&M is a giant cult.

No we're not. Texas Aggies just have a love and devotion to our school like no other.

[macallan25]

I know....it's just a little scary at times. That's all.

Always gotta give Aggie some grief.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I know....it's just a little scary at times. That's all.

Always gotta give Aggie some grief.

It's okay. I'm used to it!!!

[fyrnymph]

What would UT and A & M do if they didn't have each other to pick on?

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by fyrnymph

What would UT and A & M do if they didn't have each other to pick on?

hmmmm, there is always Baylor, Texas Tech, SMU, UH, Rice......oh, the list could continue.

[Kevlar281]

Wasn’t UT’s first mascot a dog? I know I’ve read that somewhere before.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by fyrnymph

What would UT and A & M do if they didn't have each other to pick on?

My hatred for Oklahoma and Texas Tech is much worse than A&M.

Tech is probably the worst out of all three. I absolutely despise everything associated with that school, not including friends that go there, haha.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

Wasn’t UT’s first mascot a dog? I know I’ve read that somewhere before.

Yep. "Pig" Bellmont.

"Pig was only seven weeks old when he was brought to Austin by L. Theo Bellmont, a co-founder of the Southwest Athletic Conference and the University's first athletic director. The dog was named for Gus "Pig" Dittmar, who played center for the Longhorn football team. Dittmar was known to slip through the defensive line like "a greased pig," said Nicar. "During a game in 1914, the athlete and the dog stood next to each other on the sidelines and students noticed that both were bowlegged. It was not long before the dog had found a namesake."

[Redraidergirl]

Originally Posted by macallan25

My hatred for Oklahoma and Texas Tech is much worse than A&M.

Tech is probably the worst out of all three. I absolutely despise everything associated with that school, not including friends that go there, haha.

don't worry i hate everything associated with UT.... and A&M for that matter...
minus my friends that go there.
we have a blast picking on each other about it....
but I love OU!
second to TECH of course...
its a mutual feeling....

[SydneyK]

Michael Vick surrenders early to begin serving sentence:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=st&type=lgns

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Michael Vick surrenders early to begin serving sentence:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=st&type=lgns

He's trying to avoid all that Christmas shopping..

[jojapeach]

Vick sentenced to 23 months
Suspended QB unlikely to play again until '10 season, if then

By BILL RANKIN
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 12/10/07

Richmond, Va. — Michael Vick received a 23-month prison sentence Monday for his role in a dogfighting operation.

The sentence, handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson, ended an eight month legal odyssey for Vick that saw him go from NFL star and the face of the Atlanta Falcons franchise to a prison inmate. The sentence on federal felony charges means Vick, suspended indefinitely by the NFL, won't play again until at least 2010. He still faces the league suspension. He has also been indicted in Virginia on state dogfighting charges and faces lawsuits from several banks. The Falcons are awaiting an arbitration ruling in an attempt to recoup $20 million in bonus money paid to Vick.

establishing Bad Newz Kennels, a dogfighting operation run from a house Vick owned in Surry County, Virginia. Vick faced a maximum sentence of five years. Two of the co-defendants were sentenced last week. Purnell Peace received 18 months and Quanis Phillips received 21 months. Tony Taylor will be sentenced on Friday.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sp...vick_1211.html