[Wayne Luke]

Originally Posted by Caddyman

Did you write to the NFL for Ray Lewis? or Stallworth? or the other numerous felons that play?

Hmm.. Ray Lewis. Hard to tell on this one. The D.A. got an indictment through a grand jury which is as much about passion and storytelling as it about the evidence. However he plead it down to a midemeanor obstruction of justice charge. That tells me that the D.A. didn't have the evidence to pursue the murder charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Even without that, I doubt he went to a party with the intent to kill someone in a bar-room style fight.

Stallworth, DUI-Manslaughter. Pleaded Guilty, 2 years of house arrest, 8 years probation, community service and multi-million dollar settlement to the family of the victim. He didn't flee the scene. He didn't try to cover it up. Community Service in the case of DUI often involves anti-drinking advocacy.

Michael Vick on the other hand ran an illicit dog-fighting ring and admittedly killed many animals on his property through electrocution and drowning. Many more animals would have died in the fights and training. Often small animals are used to bring the viciousness out on the fighting dogs. These includes small dogs and cats and many other animals that can't defend themselves. Often in small cages where there is no escape. He did this for profit and fun with a willful intent to destroy these animals lives.

There are big differences between the cases. Michael Vick set out from the beginning to commit a crime. He tried to hide this from police once details started to come to light. And yet, people want me to support a violent person like this. With such a display of of blatant disregard towards life, I don't see how that is possible.

--------------- Added 18 Aug 2009 at 06:48 ---------------

Originally Posted by VFTB

What? You were the one a page or so back saying the only way you WOULDN'T boycott is if he gave up 95% of his salary... sounds like a money issue to me, but then again, maybe I'm on crazy pills.

I said if he gave up 95% of his money for the advocacy against the cruelty towards animals. If he was actually atoning for his misdeeds and showed remorse than I would believe that he has changed. He can't just give up his salary just to give it up. Even with 5% of his salary for 5 years, he would be making $80,000 a year or more so it is not like he would be deprived.