The Sound of $15 Sneakers Hitting The Clearance Rack
Am I tired? Yes. But the Mike Vick story continues to gain steam so I will write about it once more. Maybe twice, we'll wait and see. But the most recent twist has hooper Stephon Marbury (of the $15 sneaker fame) comparing dogfighting to hunting. Marbury states, "I think, you know, we don't say anything about people who shoot deer or shoot other animals. You know, from what I hear, dogfighting is a sport. It's just behind closed doors."
I know, I know, he's crazy. But deep down you know he's right. You just don't want to admit it, especially if you hunt. But it's true.
Now no one will argue that it's done behind closed doors. And as much as I think it's wrong, anyone can plainly see it's a sport. Not that much different than bullfighting, except one dog will either die or be wounded badly. Comparing it to hunting is a bit extreme but some of the same elements are there. Many of the fans like the kill. An animal does die. And it costs a lot of money to participate.
On the other hand, most will say dogfighting is just plain cruel, that the animals die a slow death. Sadly, though, so is hunting. Many hunters are more concerned about mounting the head or are just plain bad shots. You see, in order for the deer to die quickly you must hit the head or neck. But many hit the shoulder or other part of the body in order to save the mountable neck/head area.
That's when the animal runs a few hundred feet and the hunter is left to find the deer or give up. Sometimes, the deer lives for days only to perish much later. Either way, the deer is much like the dog. Fighting for its life, suffering in pain. Cruel? Yes. Controversial? Not near as much in most Americans eyes.
While dogfighting is much more cruel (and I don't think its fans are eating the meat either), hunting can be pretty bad. I hate to admit it but Marbury has a good point. But his point won't be heard because it sounds like he's siding with Vick. Oh and one other thing. White media members don't like young black athletes spouting off on social issues. Unless of course, they share the same opinion.
I know, I know, he's crazy. But deep down you know he's right. You just don't want to admit it, especially if you hunt. But it's true.
Now no one will argue that it's done behind closed doors. And as much as I think it's wrong, anyone can plainly see it's a sport. Not that much different than bullfighting, except one dog will either die or be wounded badly. Comparing it to hunting is a bit extreme but some of the same elements are there. Many of the fans like the kill. An animal does die. And it costs a lot of money to participate.
On the other hand, most will say dogfighting is just plain cruel, that the animals die a slow death. Sadly, though, so is hunting. Many hunters are more concerned about mounting the head or are just plain bad shots. You see, in order for the deer to die quickly you must hit the head or neck. But many hit the shoulder or other part of the body in order to save the mountable neck/head area.
That's when the animal runs a few hundred feet and the hunter is left to find the deer or give up. Sometimes, the deer lives for days only to perish much later. Either way, the deer is much like the dog. Fighting for its life, suffering in pain. Cruel? Yes. Controversial? Not near as much in most Americans eyes.
While dogfighting is much more cruel (and I don't think its fans are eating the meat either), hunting can be pretty bad. I hate to admit it but Marbury has a good point. But his point won't be heard because it sounds like he's siding with Vick. Oh and one other thing. White media members don't like young black athletes spouting off on social issues. Unless of course, they share the same opinion.
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