Revenge of the Birds
We all live in sensitive times, which can be good and unforgiving. Police now wear body cams, which eliminates law enforcement from being accused of actions that never happened. Doctor visit entry papers now ask how you identify yourself gender-wise. Some vegetarians don’t eat meat, but will sit down to chow down on fish and chicken, which are both sold in the meat section.
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Domestic violence is something that should never happen, yet it does. Just like cruelty to animals should be a thing of the past, but it’s not. Most pets are helpless unless they are raised to be mean and destructive.
We all know the saga of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick and his association with dog fighting. He was the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons after a sterling college career at Virginia Tech. In the NFL, he went to four Pro Bowls. He became the first NFL quarterback to ever rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season.
But his alternative lifestyle caught up with him in 2007. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of severe animal abuse, including the mistreatment and killing of dogs that failed to perform in organized fights. Most of the animals were pit bulls. Federal officials found dogfighting and dog-training facilities on Vick’s fifteen-acre property near Smithfield, Virginia.
He pleaded guilty to one count of criminal conspiracy to operate a dogfighting ring across state lines. In the end, Vick served prison time and lost endorsements, plus a lucrative NFL contract.
Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states, plus all American territories such as Puerto Rico. Cockfighting was legal in the State of Louisiana until the Vick situation, but since then, they have become the last state to make this sport illegal as well.
Everyone in the NFL knows the Vick story, especially Cardinals starting QB Kyler Murray. In fact, Vick was his childhood hero.
Recently, Murray posted a photo on social media wearing a white Vick jersey while sitting on a porch with his own dog named Trunks, who just happens to be a pit bull.
Murray wearing a Vick jersey should not be an issue. Murray posting a pic of himself with his dog Trunks is certainly no worries. But the mix is just wrong. Yes, some folks are way too sensitive, but dog lovers will say, separate the two and go about your day. Place them together, and it’s national news.
So, what did Murray do? He admitted the pic was a mistake and apologized to anyone he offended.
Murray explained:
“In no way, shape, or form do I condone animal cruelty or dogfighting.”
Murray has two American bulldogs, named Swoosh and Trunks.
Murray continued:
*“For me personally, Michael was a player I admired very much growing up. I was at home with one of my pups, Trunks. Both get treated like kings. So, it’s not like in no way, shape, or form am...
