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Curly, a former Vick dog now living at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

There’s a lot of high emotion running around on the internet regarding BET’s selection of Michael Vick as Sportsman of the Year. While I personally believe that he may deserve the honor based on his exceptional athletic ability and performance, it is impossible for me to separate his past actions (as someone who tortured and killed dogs for profit) from his present mastery on the football field. Regardless of how strongly you believe in redemption or forgiveness – both of which are valid and noble ideals – the damage cannot ever be undone. Read the rest of this entry →