Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was scheduled for an autograph signing at Buffalo Wild Wings in York, Pa but the event was cancelled after the owner received death threats.
According to Joe Bartolo, the owner, the signing was postponed after several death threats were made against him, his wife Jamie, the owners of JJ Cards N Toys and their family for putting together Vick’s appearance in October at a local Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, according to Local21News.com.
Apparently those who made the threats were furious with Bartolo for bringing Vick to the area. As you may recall, Vick served an 19 month sentence for running an illegal dog fighting ring. Bartolo reported that the threats were coming in from various parts of the country and was forced to shut down the store’s Facebook page.
Vick had to cancel two other public appearances in the past due to death threats including his booking in Atlanta and Philadelphia back in March.
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Will they ever let the man alone, he did his time.
Threatening to kill a person for abusing an animal – does that really make sense?
Yes he did do his time, but his egregious actions don’t have to be forgiven. Many died for his folly, and yet he’s still making millions…..You are entitled to your opinion, let the rest of the people voice theirs.
No one is preventing the sharing of other opinions or viewpoints. Comments are a reflection of the views and values of the commenters, happy to allow the statements shared to speak for itself.
The comment in red was a question, and they wondered if people would let the man alone. My response was to that.
Take my post off and tell me how to unsubscribe.
Was the statement in red a comment from someone on your staff? After your condescending response from the NDG Staff I tend to think it was. I didn’t say you wouldn’t let me comment on the matter I stated that their opinion was fine, but no one has to leave him alone if they don’t want to.
Ok seriously white people get over it! I wish they were so passionate about the exploitation and murder of PEOPLE.
Good morning,
The comment in red did reflect my opinion and it was intended to provoke thought and conversation, because I am curious in understanding why others feel so much anger toward him.
Usually America loves a comeback story when a person has taken steps toward redemption. Yet there remains so much anger toward Vick. I don’t want to assume I know the answer and hope others will share.
take my posts off
…and I’m not white
So here is the challenge Dorothy – to remove your comments would go against what we discussed at the beginning of this thread. I am not sure if you have the capability of removing them yourself but that is what I would prefer.
My apologies it was not intended to be condescending, I did misunderstand the context of your original comment. However, it is important to us to provide a variety of views and to hear what others think. Unless we attempt to understand another person’s perspective we just become convinced our point of view is the only right one.
I cannot speak for the person who used the term “white” but it is possible they were not referring to you. Unfortunately, the passion on this issue has fallen along racial lines.
Remove my posts
Please remove my posts
Since you WON’T delete my comments from your forum I shall further explain my opinion. It is our right as a nation to protest without being persecuted. If some do not want to forgive him for what he has done then they have the freedom to do so. I do not advocate violence or threats to humans nor animals. I am against any and all violent crimes. I have not heard of any acts of this nature to have been carried out on Mr Bartolo nor his family, if I did I would not have commented in the first place.
Furthermore I don’t think this has much to do with race. Yes it’s possible, but for most I highly doubt it. What is wrong with people standing up for what they believe in?
If everyone was passionate about any cause and would stand as a force to be recognized then maybe we can stop some of the atrocities committed by some individuals. If Nikki believes we should be MORE concerned with murders to humans that is her passion, I get that, but protest for that cause instead of bashing other groups trying to stop the torture and murder of animals. We need voices for BOTH causes!
Voice your opinion, rally for legislation, and then VOTE. Don’t just ridicule groups, that just encourages hate and opposition for good and humane causes, this only leads to……nothing being done.
If someone does commit an act of violence, then we all can be outraged – I will be as well.
The truth is that Michael Vick DID commit heinous crimes. Yes he was convicted and did his time, but do you expect people to forget what he did?
I agree with most of what you said, esp. the call to action – even if we have different opinions on the Vick case specifically.
Regarding race: speaking as a pet lover I should have clarified – while it has changed a lot in recent years – growing up I can tell you that the way African Americans treat and respond to their pets has differed than the majority community. And I think that is a factor as to why you see a racial divide. For many (and this is where I fall) I love my dog dearly and I am teased constantly by friends for treating her like family – but I don’t have the deep emotional reaction to the Michael Vick case that others do.
Where we really disagree is about forgiveness. I have made tremendous mistakes in my life and 99% of them went “unpunished” so I cannot wrap my head around the idea of never forgiving someone. Especially in light of the fact they paid the price required by the judicial process.
I wonder for some people – how much of this has to do with the money?
Dorothy – thanks for being a part of the conversation.
It does not matter that Michael Vick did his time or not for the crime of being involved in dog fighting, which is still a very common practice, especially in the South. Ask the Humane Society of the United States and The ASPCA. Vick falls into what I call the “O.J. Syndrome”, which is a phenomena where a Black man, often a sports figure, is very proficient in whatever he does, makes himself and the team owners and betting fans, lots of money, and is thrust into some kind of “golden child” status. This “golden child” status bestows on him, all kinds of attention, that imitates love, adoration and respect, despite the fact that he is Black, in one of the most racist countries in the world, the United States of America. It is the psychological version of when South Africa, under the system of Apartheid, would allow Black athletes to come into the country and participate in sports or whatever, once they were deemed an “honorary white”. Once the particular event was over in South Africa, the pass would be revoked and the Black athlete would once again be designated a “kaffir”, their version of “nigger”. This is the very similar to what happens to Black people in the U.S. As long as Blacks are singing, dancing or otherwise entertaining or playing and excelling in some major sport, they are, for all intents and purposes, an “honorary white”. However, one perceived slip, error in judgment, or a mistake made, like any other human, and that social and psychological “honorary white” card is revoked for life, no matter what amends the offending Black person makes. This is what is happening to Vick, and it has little to do with the original offense, in truth, but, has everything to do with the vitriolic form of racism, that still exists, and is rotting this country from the inside out.