Portis apparently is not a dog lover

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by PSUSkinsFan21

First of all, the issue is not that Portis chose not to bash Vick........he actually came to his defense and said that even if he was engaged in this illegal felonious activity, he doesn't see it as a big deal and people should mind their own business.

Second, growing up in an area where you witness a particular illegal activity being prevalent does not make the illegal activity any less illegal or the behavior any less disgusting. By your reasoning, it would be appropriate to support a white supremacist's actions because you grew up in an area where everyone was a member of the kkk. Or, it would be appropriate to condone Michael Irvin's use of crack/cocaine because where you grew up there was a crack whore on every corner. After all, shouldn't we just turn a blind eye to criminals and "mind our own business?" The position is preposterous.

Third, regarding the question of what should he say?: Nothing, would be a good start. "No comment" comes to mind. "I'm reserving judgment" would be ok with me. Pretty much anything except for, "big deal, so someone is treating animals with inhuman (in every sense of that word) and unadulterated cruelty......so what if it's a felony......so some dogs are being tortured and killed.........so what if the community is being put at risk........mind your own business and let's let the criminals in our society do what they want." Plain and simple, Portis's statements were stupid and ill-advised.

Very well put PSUSkinsFan, could not have been expressed any better. Who cares? There are many, many people who care, and they also consider it their business when a felony is being committed. Where one grew up is a poor excuse to use as justification for being able to understand why one would be associated with such behavior. To speak of Michael Vick in any sentence with the words "role model" is disgusting within itself.

[Oakland Red]

Ficticious news story:

PORTIS COMMENTS ON WHALING AND OTHER CULINARY MATTERS
Associated News

By Stanley Winston
Hampton Roads, VA
May 21, 2007

Clinton Portis today commented that he had eaten whale meat while on a recent trip to Tokyo, and enjoyed it immensely.

Many fans of the Washington Redskins were immediate in their condemnation.

"Who the hell is Clinton Portis to say he enjoys eating whale meat?" said Al Pischotti, longtime Skins fan. "Doesn't he know that that whale meat comes from a whale that might another whale's parent? How can he be so insensitive to say he enjoys eating someone's parent and creating orphans in the process?"

Redskins fan Al Iddle concurred: "Portis likes making orphans?" He shook his head in apoplectic anger. "I'm just glad we signed Ladell Betts to a contract," he shouted.

Later, Portis was asked what he thought of a buffalo burger he ate at Ted's Montana Grill, owned by CNN founder and sports mogul Ted Turner. "I thought the buffalo burger was juicy and quite tasty actually. I give Ted's Montana Grill four stars."

Many Redskin fans were beside themselves with fury. "How can Clinton Portis say he likes buffalo burgers?" Janice Bulbright vociferated. "Doesn't he know that buffaloes are slaughtered so that he can have his juicy little plate at Ted's Montana Grill?"

While on his recent Asian trip, Portis took the opportunity to visit Peking, where he was surprised by the numerous Redskins fans who greeted him in the streets. When he accepted their offer of fried dog at a local bistro, Danwei Dachshund, they were thrilled to say the least.

"Clinton Portis is the best running back in the NFL, " Redskin fan Gao Zexu opined. "He very graciously ate dinner with us, and shared stories of his team's games and his wonderful plays. We were all very honored to welcome and host Clinton Portis, and share some delicious dachshund with him."

Clinton gave the Danwei Dachshund restaurant "four stars."

On the home front though, dozens of Redskin fans were picketing the entrance to Redskins Park, beside themselves with anger and resentment about Portis' controversial travels and culinary interests.

Many Redskins players and coaches were puzzled. Clinton Portis was asked for his reaction. "If people are going to get upset like this, that's cool. They are definitely energetic." He smiled and added, "I was hoping they'd save that energy for the Dallas game, but they know what rings their bell."

A Redskins trainer passed by the chanting crowd, quietly shaking his head as he gazed at the scene. A reporter asked him for his reaction. Turning to the front door he waved and said, "I don't have a dog in that fight."