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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Doh!
Anyway, it's amazing the relationship that dogs and humans share. While I'm no religious or spiritual person, almost bordering on atheist, I find that it was almost as though humans and dogs were destined to be friends with each other. As such, I find it deplorable that anyone would even consider dogfighting an acceptable activity.
The reason I think this story hits a little harder than the NBA scandal is actually twofold. Dogs have always been viewed as sort of the "innocent victims" in this whole ordeal, and an innocent victim story always tugs at the heartstrings a little harder than other stories. Secondly, while I personally have nothing against gambling and think it should be legalized in all states, there are those who disagree. For them, the victims who are focused upon the most in the NBA referee scandal are the gamblers, and gambling is still looked upon as some sort of scourge upon society (at least, it most certainly as looked upon as such down here in NC).
As a result, more heartstrings will be tugged upon by an innocent victim crime allegedly committed by a high profile NFL player who is entrusted by the public with his ridiculously huge salary than some referee fudging a few scores, screwing over the "evil gamblers."
However, to be fair, let's keep in mind that one, all-important word in our society: allegedly. While it seems highly probable that Vick is going to be convicted in this matter, he still deserves his day in court, no matter how despicable the crime.