Suspend NFL Quarterback Michael Vick for Dogfighting!

3:08 pm PDT, Sep 5, Sharon Mohre, Michigan
His treatment of these animals was criminal and nobody that participates in criminal activities should be allowed to play on football teams that our young people look up to as "heros".

3:06 pm PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Canada
Someone who is ego oriented and feels that he can get away with anything because of fame, fortune, and lack of morals, because of fans, reflects on the owners, coaches, personal coaches, and the people who serve this ego maniac in the long run. Those who serve the wicked in heart, will, themselves become just as wicked or suffer the consequences of having participated in this evilness of man.

2:31 pm PDT, Sep 5, Korbie Castle, Ohio
I own 2 pitbulls myself and i couldn't imagine seeing them in the shape of some of these pics of dogs Vick has faught. These actions are in-excusable. Just because someone makes alot of money doesn't mean they can buy their way out of any situation they choose. Adult choices and actions have consiquences. This yahoo is the reason why pitbulls have the wrongful bad name they do. Maybe someone should put Vick in the octagon with Chuck Lidell and tell him to fight for his life.

2:26 pm PDT, Sep 5, Ruschelle Dillon, Pennsylvania
He is no role model. He puts no value on any life except his own!

1:20 pm PDT, Sep 5, Lynnette Harper, South Dakota
He is sick. Our dogs are important part of our lives. He is not a very good example to young children.

12:31 pm PDT, Sep 5, Bree Blazak, New York
There should be no hesitation to suspend MV for his actions. Period.

12:28 pm PDT, Sep 5, Doug Hale, Canada

12:19 pm PDT, Sep 5, Connie Johnson, Iowa
The actions of Vick are sick and demented. I think most of the nation agrees with this and will NOT miss Vick if he never plays for the NFL again.

12:17 pm PDT, Sep 5, Sidney Swingle, Texas
dog fighting is illeagle, just like drugs. You take drugs you get suspended! Same exact thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11:58 am PDT, Sep 5, John Reimers, Missouri
Commissioner. Suspension is not severe enough. I know it's all about money. But Vick committed the wrong crime. Athletes get busted for drugs, whatever. People will forgive and forget that stuff. But this is one tiny notch above child abuse or molestation as far as I am concerned. Hell, I can even understand robbing a bank. But this? This is just sick thrills and I'll tell you something. A lot of people love football, myself included. But we love our pets even more. A dog is "Man's best friend" right? As the focus on Vick manifests itself (and it will) on television programs, and pictures, not necessarily of Vick's dogs, but of others and of dog fighting in general become the subject of news and documentaries, average people are going to be shocked. And if you give Sick Vick a break on this.. well just consider what Vick is worth to football as one (star) player vs what people's reaction will be in terms of how this is handled, and what it will cost the entire sport. Is he worth it? On the other hand, if you make the right decision and can him forever, football as a whole will be respected and the payoff ($$$) will be much greater than Vick in his entire career could ever bring to the game. Do you really want a nation of animal lovers turning against you and your sport? Nike did the right thing, not right away but they got the message and TERMINATED their contract with him. Now it is your turn to make a decision and be judged. Don't blow it.

11:45 am PDT, Sep 5, Andrew Butler, Canada
Micheal Vick's actions are ethically objectionable and if it was joe blow off the street who was convicted of the same crime, there wouldn't be any question that that person will see jail time. Because Mr. Vick is a celebrity, there is the fear that he will be given a lesser punishment for a very serious crime. I have very little faith in the justice system left, and if he ends up with a conditional sentence or pleads guilty to lesser charges for a reduced sentence, that little faith will be completly shattered.

11:06 am PDT, Sep 5, Randee Mathers, Illinois
He HAS to suffer the consequences of his abhorrent actions...if not you are sending the rest of the dog fighting world the message..."It's OK to abuse dogs for fun and profit"...shame on us!

11:04 am PDT, Sep 5, Jeanette Gray, Canada
People who commit acts of violence with pre-meditation and intent should not be allowed to live luxury life styles (i.e. jobs making a lot of money) when their victims suffer inhumane treatment and corresponding trauma for the duration of their lives (animals included)that violent perpetrators will never experience. Furthermore, money gives people power that can and most likely will continued to be used to keepthe helpless and innocent..well helpless regardless of legal implications. Violence against defenceless animals is only the beginning of the cycle...the violence progresses to children, women, the elderly...and the list goes on. FIRE MICHAEL VICK FROM THE NFL!!!!!!

10:27 am PDT, Sep 5, Donna Murray, Canada
He is a disgrace to all!!

10:24 am PDT, Sep 5, Farrah Donaldson, Canada
I am just sick that someone who has kids look up to him as a star football player would put dogs at such pain and torture,its just sick.

10:20 am PDT, Sep 5, Jennifer Stapf, Maryland

10:19 am PDT, Sep 5, Marcy Harvatin, Missouri
He is a horrible person for doing everything he did. He is no longer a good role model. It cannot just be looked over, or else it will happen again. By not suspending him, you are supporting him and what he did!

9:42 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Kentucky
people make mistakes no one perfect he only human i support Michael Vick because he just got caught so lay off Michael

9:27 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Canada
I am appalled at what Michael Vick has done. Not even with a life sentence it can be justified. I do hope that the NFL will not keep him around as doing so knowing what he has done is supporting his horrible actions.

9:11 am PDT, Sep 5, Jordan Irwin, Canada
Michael Vick should be suspended immediately and indefinitly. He is a sick man with no humane morals. He should be punished severly for his crimes.

9:05 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Finland

8:45 am PDT, Sep 5, Kimberly Pendarvis, Alabama
Okay, what was he being charged for? "Abuse and mistreating animals." Oh! Last time I checked, animals are living, breathing creatures just like human beings. They feel pain like we do. They need to eat, have water, be protected from the weather, groomed, etc. The only difference is that they lack a tongue of speech. If Vick doesn't want to be hanged, electrocuted, or beaten to death, why on earth would he do it to another creature that is incapable of saying "OUCH"? Bottomline, what he did was insane, cruel, and the things he allowed himself to do should be done to him and ALL others who cause pain and grief to animals. It is not even about being an animal lover to have a conscious and morale. Mistreating anyone or 'anything' is an evil act and at that moment, that person does not have a heart. I have two dogs at home. One is a pit bull/lab mix. She is the sweetest thing yet. She has never bitten me and she is always happy to see me come home. If someone took her away and threw her into a dogfight just to pocket money, I would be pissed! And Vick should be pissed and embarrassed at the fact that he allowed himself to stoop so low. Vick should be banned from the NFL. He does not deserve to be praised as a person innocent minded people can look up to because he is all about throwing a ball and beating up animals on the sidelines!

8:38 am PDT, Sep 5, Colby Cope, New York

8:22 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Canada
his actions are terrifying and horrible

8:20 am PDT, Sep 5, Jessica Janus, Canada
It is sad, sick and disgusting that anyone could do this to a living creature in the name of entertainment. He should go to prison and be banned from the NFL. He said he made a mistake, no, this was not a mistake, this was well thought out and deliberate. This man should be removed from the public eye and get some serious help.

7:25 am PDT, Sep 5, Ross Findlay, Canada
Disgusting...

7:14 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Canada
I think he should be suspended and should never be able to play in the nfl again even tho he was a wicket player and was my favorite but still that is so harsh and so mean what he did to those dogs and then people wonder why pitbulls bite and think there fighing dogs its because its people like him who make them that way i can not beleave he would do something like that and besides the fact if it was for the money he don't need it because he just signed a big contract with Nike at lest or over a 100 million dollars.. and one or two years in jail won't cut it he should be in there longer then that...

7:12 am PDT, Sep 5, Abby Perfect, Canada
This is somebody who young children look up to.His disgusting actions are what he needs to be punished on.He makes millions of dollars and this is what he does for a hobby? It is the most horrible thing I've ever heard! Janet Jackson shows a breast and everyone is having a panic attack.What kind of message is it sending to people if this creature "Vic" is allowed to continue to play for the NFL?

5:04 am PDT, Sep 5, Sofia Ribeiro, Portugal
This isnīt a sport!!! itīs a cruelty to the animals and a way to get some money or"power" againīt animal rights. I canīt believe that with all the information and fights for human and animal rigths this kind of situations steel remain in our societies. itīs a shame for the development in any country

3:56 am PDT, Sep 5, Cathy Stech, Vermont

3:04 am PDT, Sep 5, Lynn Donahue, New York

2:13 am PDT, Sep 5, Name not displayed, Canada