Michael+Vick-Period+6

Create a link for your group's project. Links should be created with your celebrity's name followed by Period 6. Once you create the link, keep notes and materials there. You should create the following headings on your group link:
 * Celebrity "sin"
 * Michael Vick’s sin was animal cruelty. He sponsored dog-fighting and operations called Bad NEWZ Kennels, which was operated for over 5 years. Dogs were housed, trained, and fought on the property owned by Vick. If they did not perform to his satisfaction he would kill them by a variety of methods, including shooting, drowning, hanging and electrocution.
 * Celebrity background:
 * Mike Vick was the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons. He drafted into the NFL in 2001. He signed the richest NFL deal in 2005, which was a 10-year contract for $130 million. In six seasons with the Falcons, he gained wide popularity for his performance on the field, and led the Falcons to the playoffs twice. Before he entered the NFL, he played college football at Virginia Tech.
 * Backlash and Repercussions
 * Michael Vick was indicted on July 18, 2007. He pled guilty and was suspended from the NFL indefinitely, losing his NFL salary and product endorsement deals. In December 2007, he was sentenced to 23 months in prison. FOX News: [|Michael Vick in Dogfighting Case] (July 18, 2007)
 * Public perception
 * Is Michael Vick is a criminal for promoting dog fighting? During our research, we found out that 89% of people voted “yes” and 11% of people voted “no” to this question. People who voted “yes” believe that the practice of dog fighting is brutal and inhumane. In addition, dog fighting serves as an arena for violent individuals to meet together, socialize, and illegally gamble on their dogs.People who voted “no” do agree with the people who voted “yes” on how Michael Vick is cruel and ruthless. However, they believe that dog fighting should not be a criminal offense. They consider dog fighting the same as hiring pro wrestlers or bare-knuckle boxers to entertain family and friends in bloody combat, which would have been okay with PETA, SPCA, and animal lovers everywhere
 * Aftermath (reintegration back into society?)
 * In 2009, Vick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and he earned $1.6 million. Then on January 11, 2010, Vick became the second string quarterback for the Eagles after McNabb was traded to the Redskins. Finally, on March 9, 2010, the Eagles exercised his option for 2010 and Vick received a $1.5 million roster bonus.
 * Sources: Magazine or Newspaper; Website and/or blog; Youtube video/interview; Personal interviews (minimum 2: expert and friend/family)
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Vick
 * http://www.mahalo.com/michael-vick-dogfighting-indictment
 * http://www.helium.com/debates/83493-michael-vick-is-he-a-criminal-for-promoting-dog-fighting
 * Letter assigned for conclusion
 * Our group decided to give Michael Vick the letter "C" for cruelty. The things that he did to those dogs were terrible and he should never be forgiven. He also should have spent more time in jail for what he did. He should feel lucky that he was able to reintegrate with the society and is able to play football again.
 * MLA Sources