One of my neighbors was a 49′r, and he and his pals would come to our parties. They behaved better than some of our friends and business associates - we never found a football player asleep in a guest room bathtub the next morning.

Since 3/16, I’ve spent too much time on the internet reading the “real” news, before it’s watered down by the mass media. And it’s been a real shocker! “Civilization” as we have know it, is falling apart; classify me as a futurist in my thinking on everything from real estate, home design and decor to the stock market.

There are still “good” people out there - I’ve had the great fortune to know and communicate with many. But currently, greed and religion seem to be winning the race around the world.

Wish I knew the answers but, as of today, the only means I have to change this course is to speak out on issues and spend money judiciously in favor of the good guys.

By the way, my current favorite slogan is “Save a pit bull - neuter Michael Vick.” Can’t take credit, someone else had it on a T-shirt.

There have been debates and many bigoted comments about whether or not dog fighting is perpetrated by people of certain races or immigration status.

There is so much unacceptable cruelty that goes on every day. And, it seems, so often — whether it’s terrorists, missing/abducted/raped/murdered women and children, etc. people try to find a PATTERN among the perpetrators — an obvious one, like race, religion, or nationality.

Well, I hate to say this, but THERE IS a pattern. And it isn’t race, it isn’t religion, it isn’t immigrant status, culture, etc. It’s something much more obvious and MUCH more consistent than that.

From the child rapists to the wife murderers to the 9-11 hijackers to the NFL dog fighters, they all have ONE thing in common — They are male.

Over 85% of violent crimes are committed by males. If 85% of all violent crimes were committed by persons of a specific religion, race, country of origin, or ethnic background, there would be a serious discussion going on about why, and how to target that group of people for some rehabilitation and prevention. But while bigots try to seize on race, or ethnicity, or religion, everyone ignores the obvious thing. Gender.

What can we do from an early age to SUPPRESS and REDIRECT male inclinations toward violence and sadism? And what is the best thing to do with someone when they have shown a persistent pattern of violence? (I consider dog fighting a violent crime, whether the law does or not.)

Now, I realize that NOT ALL males are violent, and SOME females are violent. But just because most males aren’t violent, it is still true that MOST VIOLENT PEOPLE are male.

This is a problem of global proportion manifested from crazy wars all the way down to sadism and violence in the home.

We have to discuss the problem with males.

Which is not to say that this is a defense for the likes of Michael Vick because . . . its too late for him to be rehabilitated.

I know people are going to point out Susan Smith or the exceedingly unusual female suicide bomber. This is just diversion because the problem is staring us right in the face, and always has been.

Many of these players are uneducated low class idiots that just happen to be big and become pro players only because scouts see them at high school games and recruit them.

Many schools let these guys slide on grades and pass them only because they want to win games.
If they weren’t huge guys noone would even give them a second look.

What kind of respect and compassion can we expect from someone who has everything handed to him just because he is a huge overgrown bullies all his life.

This kind of person has no place in sports if sports figures are going to be allowed to be roll models to future generations.

Oh and just because others break laws and seemingly get away with it does not mean everyone should get away with it.

f I had my way they would all be treated exactly as they treated these poor animals but I suppose I’ll have to settle for them sitting behind bars.

Kathy

That’s going to be tough, I would think. Wonder who the judge will be and his/her background.

“People should “mind their own business”, he said.

Oh, the irony. In 1850 abolitionists were told to “mind their own business”. Had they done so, that man would still be property.

Just like a dog.”

Ohhhh…that is brilliant! LOVE IT! Somebody needs to remind this dude of that. It would shut up him real quick!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/.....id=2951789

Reebok suspends Vick jersey sales, says charges ‘too disturbing to ignore’

Associated Press

Updated: July 27, 2007, 4:23 PM ET

CANTON, Mass. — Canton-based Reebok is suspending sales of Michael Vick jerseys.

The sneaker and apparel maker says the federal dogfighting charges against the Atlanta Falcons quarterback are “too disturbing to ignore.”

Reebok is the official supplier of apparel and equipment to all National Football League teams and their players.

Vick pleaded not guilty to the charges yesterday.

Reebok doesn’t have an endorsement or marketing agreement with Vick.

Sales have been suspended at retail locations and online.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

Definitely, Goodell is the man to raise contention with. Looks like he’s had it with out-of-hand pro-ballers in the NFL. Good for him.

Google the two expressions as shown below:

“pro football” “battery”

At one time there was a lot of talk about a surge in domestic violence on Superbowl Sunday; then there was talk about domestic violence increases during any Sunday during the football season. But nothing conclusive was shown, to the best of my knowledge. Only a very limited study was done at UCLA many years ago.

This would certainly be a very interesting undertaking for a doctoral student in police science or forensic psychology.