Animal rights group plans Vick protest in Oakland

by justyn725 on Oct 16, 2009 8:41 AM EDT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—A Bay Area animal rights group is planning a protest against Michael Vick (notes) before his game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
The group In Defense of Animals says it will protest outside Oakland Coliseum before Vick plays his first road game for the Philadelphia Eagles since being reinstated to the NFL following an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. The group says Vick has not shown proper remorse.

IDA president Elliot Katz also wrote a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asking that dogfighting and cockfighting be specifically included in the “criminal offense” section of the league’s Personal Conduct Policy.

I found this a little interesting considering I hadn't heard about any actual protests about Vick with good turnouts or media attention.

My favorite comment below the story on Yahoo:

"They may be the only "fans" to show up!"

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the people protesting at the linc last week were a complete joke!

Brent Celek is the man

by 700 Level on Oct 16, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

I was at the Chiefs game and there were a handful of protesters on the corner outside. Thankfully they were staying far away enough from the entrance that I didn’t have to deal with any of them.

Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.

by Bob_Q on Oct 16, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

who will take the bet that protesters out number Oakland fans 10-1?

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Oct 16, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

i was actually looking at going to this game at one point because i thought i was going to be in cali this week. (im not now), but anyway im shocked how expensive tickets on ebay and craigslist are considering how terrible they are

On a side note, anyone interested in making a trip to Fedex next monday night? If washington loses to KC, which i think they will, those tickets for the eagles game will be dirt cheap. Last year i went to the late december game at fedex and paid $20 total for two tickets.

Brent Celek is the man

by 700 Level on Oct 16, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

of course they are protesting

Nobodys going to the game, what else do they have to do?

"I want to maintain my flexibility."
-Andy Reid

by BroadStBullies on Oct 16, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

What could they possibly protest about?

Raiders fans are gay.

by RonBovelle on Oct 16, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

Cockfighting is legal...

in Puerto Rico a territory of the United States. I have personally attended a cock fight, which was a unique experience. There is no way that this group could add cock fighting to “criminal offense” section of the leagues Personal Conduct Policy.

by worldphuckinchamps on Oct 16, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

who the fuck cares

the animal rights people are dumbass’s just go try to sell them burgers and they will scatter.

thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro

by wild_eagle on Oct 17, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions

Lol

I’m going to be there and I will laugh my ass off at them. There just ridiculous protesting a man’s right to have a career

Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "Your a rookie"

by dubzfan on Oct 17, 2009 3:07 AM EDT reply actions

The China People

Eat Dogs… Where’s the outrage? At least those in the pic up there can now use all that Mary Kay shit on their face to hide their true identities of being raiders fans.

by NavyGreenFan on Oct 17, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions

Where Does It End?

Exactly how remorseful do these animal rights groups want Mike Vick to be? I’m an animal lover myself, and an owner of a terrific dog, but let’s not forget that Michael received one of the harshest sentences ever handed down for a crime of this sort, and he kept his head down and did his time like a man. Just because he’s not going the usual NFL bullshit route of disingenuously blubbering like a jilted schoolgirl on camera doesn’t mean he isn’t remorseful. That’s just not the kind of man he is. If it’s taking in shelter dogs the groups want, he’s most likely been prohibited from doing so. Finally, though he doesn’t deserve credit for this, his case has actually helped animal rights groups by shedding a vast amount of light on the abhorrent practice of dogfighting. Through his ordeal, animal activists have been able to increase public awareness of dogfighting through the media, and hopefully law enforcement agents countrywide will be cracking down. But here’s the reality: he paid his debt to society, he’s apologized (and I think it’s genuine), and he’s been reinstated. He’s just trying to move on with his life, and goddammit, so should the rest of society.

Tony Romo...why so serious?

by jaws1385 on Oct 17, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions

P.S.

I know that I’m beating a horse that, if not dead, is at this moment in mortal danger of expiring, but there better be some protestors when Donte Stallworth comes back. He killed a human being while driving drunk and high…where’s the outrage over that?

Tony Romo...why so serious?

by jaws1385 on Oct 17, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions