Not the Onion: Local dogs take their revenge on Michael Vick

[Nikki Stone1]

http://www.cbs8.com/global/story.asp?s=11509888

Some dog lovers at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach demonstrated against quarterback Michael Vick, who served time for organizing dog fights, as his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Chargers 31-23 at Qualcomm.

Some of the protesters created "pee poles" with Vick's name attached that could be driven into the sand and allow dogs to pay their respects.

Before signing with the Eagles, Vick pleaded guilty to dog-fighting conspiracy and served time in federal prison.

Vick threw an incomplete pass in limited action. He is mainly a backup to starting quarterback Donovan McNabb.

The Chargers' win put them in a tie for first place with the Denver Broncos in the AFC West.

The creator of the pee pole told News 8 she might make some with the Oakland Raiders' name on them.

News 8’s Doug Kolk has the complete story from Dog Beach in this video.

(There is a video on the website.)

[arcadian]

1. Cue Vick defenders in 4... 3... 2... 1...

Can throw a ball = greatest American hero, can do no wrong.

[Nikki Stone1]

2. You have to admit that even for sports fans this is a little weird.

The video is hilarious.

[ensho]

3. love the pee pole and its creater

nt

[Hidden Stillness]

4. A Fun Idea, but Not Enough

From the story: "Michael Vick, who served time for organizing dog fights," etc. Vick took great and prolonged pleasure cruelly and painfully torturing dogs to death--getting them wet, then electrocuting them; beating them; stabbing them. The poor victims had no possible chance, living surrounded by nothing but devils. Teach the dogs to attack.

[Ferret Annica]

5. Those preserving the Rin Tin Tin legacy could use Rin Tin Tin the Th

and make a movie showing the storied dog that saved Warner Brothers from bankruptcy chasing the scourge of dogs everywhere off the Football field for good.

Seriously though, this guy deserved no second chance at a football career after torturing and killing dogs for his pleasure. I find him still to be too unsavory to be a sports role model.