Vick Sentenced to 23 months in Prison

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I know I'm in the distinct minority and I will likely get blasted for this post, but I think the sentence is a little much. I love dogs (and all other animals) and what Vick did is reprehensible. When news of the story first broke I wanted Vick gone for decades. But, regardless of his sentence, Vick lost potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in salary and sponsorship deals, he's a pariah, and his career is all but over. Essentially, the guy ruined his life. Given that so many sex offenders and people who commit violent crimes against other people often get off with probation or shorter sentences, I think the sentence might be a bit harsh. A 12 month stay in a federal "pound me in the ***" prison would have probably sufficed.

The issue is that not only was he having dog fights, but he was basically spearheading the entire operation. That distinction places him above just participation. I had an issue with all the attention something like this got, and I usually was irritated that those with DUI's and such get off on less...

This is just different because it was pretty much a crime out of arrogance.