Michael Vick's participation in dog-fighting landing him in prison. Now, Vick is backing a bill that will bring down the hammer on people who simply attend such events.
Michael Vick Backs Tough Legislation For Animal Fight Spectators
“I deeply regret my previous involvement in dogfighting, I’m sorry for what I did to the animals,” Vick told a news conference. “During my time in prison, I told myself I wanted to be part of the solution, not the problem.”
The The Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act would make spectating an animal fight a federal misdemeanor and make it a felony for adults responsible for children at such events. It was introduced today and will be voted on shortly.
Vick got into dog-fighting as a young child and told reporters today that “it’s inhumane and it’s pointless.
Detractors of Vick, who feel as though he never should have received a second chance in the NFL, should take note. If not for his new-found fame and influence, Vick wouldn’t be able to impact legislation like this. As long as he continues to use his second chance for good, it’s a second chance that was worth giving.
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