Ingrid Newkirk on Michael Vick

Written by PETA

Posted 08-31-2009

What does PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk think about Michael Vick’s return to the NFL? We’ll let her tell you:

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Recent Comments

emma commented:

Aug 31, 2009 6:06 PM

Dont forget people this disgusting piece of trash didnt get prison for the dogs he abused he got prison for bankrolling so technically he still hasnt been punished for what he put the dogs through he's got off with that scott free so yeah he's probably smirking because he beat the animal cruelty system if there was no proof he betted on these dogs then he wouldnt have got punished at all.
Star808 commented:

Aug 31, 2009 3:43 PM

Once again Ingrid you amaze me. I dont know how you can sit there and be so calm While listening to that idiot ramble on I loved how he started stuttering when you mentioned about the strip club And its a shame that the majority of these people you speak with Have probably been to one or more of Vicks dog fighting parties And youre right hes been doing this for MANY years . Even in his collage yrs. Did you see how he was just snickering when leaving the field of the first game He played holding his jersey up like saying ya Im back and theres nothing You can do about it. Some role model you choose NFL
Edward commented:

Aug 31, 2009 2:39 PM

God I'm so sick of hearing about Michael Vick. I'd send him to Siberia so that the news reporters would follow him there.
alicia taranto commented:

Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM

At first i thought Michael Vick was doing good by what he now does after prison...but now that I've listend to Her she is right on the ball!
Jodey Castricano commented:

Aug 31, 2009 1:31 PM

Whether or not we can diagnose Michael Vick as a psychopath or not I agree with Ingrid Newkirk's assessment of his glibness. When he was interviewed on 60 Minutes his claim to feeling shame seemed more about getting caught and being imprisoned not about the suffering of the dogs. It was also telling that the 60 Minutes episode did not include any word from PETA or Ingrid Newkirk in spite of the fact PETA was instrumental in bringing Vick down.
Pamela Ernest commented:

Aug 31, 2009 1:27 PM

Michael Vick will not ever be compassionate or empathetic. So he needs to be kept away from anyoneanything that is defenseless. This includes animals or the children that will watch him on TV and idolize him.
lulu commented:

Aug 31, 2009 12:43 PM

Just because Vick served time doesn't mean "all's well an end's well." He didn't receive counseling in jail although since he's left he's certainly gotten some training on media soundbites from his p.r. people.
Jared commented:

Aug 31, 2009 12:41 PM

Animal cruelty laws in the United States right now are a joke. I am glad that Michael Vick received the sentence that he got... A few years back a man in my hometown tortured a cat several times. PETA sent a press release to the court and despite public agreement with PETA's request for an extreme sentence the guy only received a fine... that was split between several people. httpwww.peta.orgmcNewsItem.asp?id9510 since then he has been in trouble with the law. Way to go Ingrid! Keep up fighting for what is right!

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