Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

I'm sorry, but are you f***ing kidding me?

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Skins Portis, Samuels ridicule dog fighting as crime
Posted: Tuesday May 22, 2007 12:49AM; Updated: Tuesday May 22, 2007 12:53AM

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins players Clinton Portis and Chris Samuels defended Michael Vick on Monday by ridiculing the notion that dog fighting is considered a crime.

In an interview with WAVY-TV, Portis said that if the Atlanta Falcons quarterback is charged and convicted of being involved in a dog fighting operation, then authorities would be "putting him behind bars for no reason."

"I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not," Portis said. "But it's his property; it's his dogs. If that's what he wants to do, do it."

Portis said dog fighting is a "prevalent" part of life.

Portis, a native of Laurel, Mississippi, added: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. But they're not bothering those people because those people are not big names. I'm sure there's some police got some dogs that are fighting them, some judges got dogs and everything else."

"Politicians," added Samuels, who found it hard to keep from giggling while Portis was talking.

"Presidents," added Portis with a laugh.

Vick has been under investigation since April 25 when police conducting a drug investigation raided the house owned by the quarterback in rural Surry County and found dozens of dogs. They also found items associated with dog fighting, including a "pry bar" used to pry apart a dog's jaws. No charges have been filed.

Dog fighting is a felony in Virginia, but Portis said that if Vick is charged and convicted, "Then I think he got cheated. ... You're putting him behind bars for no reason -- over a dog fight."

"Haven't you seen Animal Planet?" Samuels added with a giggle.

Hours after making light of the possible crime in the television interview, Portis issued a statement late Monday through the Redskins.

"In the recent interview I gave concerning dog fighting, I want to make it clear I do not take part in dog fighting or condone dog fighting in any manner," the statement said.

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Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Disgusting

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

wow....so I guess running someone over with a car is okay too...since it's been done before


AZZholes!!

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

I will guarantee that the Washington Redsking came down on these two like a ton of bricks. That's why Portis issued the statement he did. These two are as sick as Vick.

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Seriously, are they kidding.

I love how they're supposed to be role models for kids.........

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Posted by Maathy317

I will guarantee that the Washington Redsking came down on these two like a ton of bricks. That's why Portis issued the statement he did. These two are as sick as Vick.

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

I missed this post originally..... What tools. So with their logic, if I decided to shoot DH on my property it is OK, b/c he is MY dh & it was on MY property?

People sicken me.

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Apparently this is an old post, but I never saw it the first time either, and it made me so angry!! What idiots. They probably are part of Vick's ring.
And I am sorry but their grammar makes me cringe as well...

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

IDIOTS! One too many blows to the head - they are braindead and immoral. I hate people.

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

BTW...I swear part of this is cuz these guys get drafted right out of HS or get special treatment in college and never learn proper conduct.

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Re: Article - Redskins players defend Michael Vick, ridicule dog fighting as a crime

Portis needs to repeat English 101. He sounds like an idiot by what he says and how he says it.