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A group of about a dozen animal rights activists gathered at Dog Beach Sunday to protest Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. Vick and the rest of the Eagles team lost to the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium Sunday afternoon.
"The protest is basically to tell everybody that Michael Vick did something really horrible, and we don't believe that he should be playing," said protestor Vanessa Juarez.
He pleaded guilty to running a dog fighting ring in 2007 and served nearly two years in federal prison. The time served isn't enough according to some animal lovers.
"It's upsetting, I don't think he should be playing," said Bob Kingsley who organized the protest with his wife. "He's making millions of dollars and that just glamorizes and erases his evil activities in the minds of the up and coming generation."
Animal lovers waved signed and staked so called pee poles in the sand with Michael Vick's name on them. The poles are scented with coyote urine and encourage dogs to relieve themselves on them. Vanessa Juarez believes Vick should try to make amends by doing more to end dog fighting and by donating some of his money.
"I'm not saying that he shouldn't make a living," said Juarez. "I'm just saying that whatever he's getting, I think he should have to donate at least some of it."
At the game Sunday, some Eagles fans offered forgiveness for Vick.
"Everybody deserves a second chance," said Eagles fan Mike Lorber. "He did his time. He got an opportunity; hopefully he can learn from it."
Philadelphia native Jason Duff said, "We live in a system where you serve your time and you get to come back and prove yourself and so, you know, we live in America."
Many Chargers fans shared the same sentiment.
"I'm a big believer in redemption so let's give him a chance," said San Diegan Sam Maywood.
Fox 5 even caught up with celebrity and animal lover Jennifer Love Hewitt attending the Chargers game.
"I definitely had thoughts but not any I'd like to share," said Hewitt of the controversy.
Michael Vick publicly apologized for hurting animals and is working with the Humane Society to help end dog fighting.
"The protest is basically to tell everybody that Michael Vick did something really horrible, and we don't believe that he should be playing," said protestor Vanessa Juarez.
He pleaded guilty to running a dog fighting ring in 2007 and served nearly two years in federal prison. The time served isn't enough according to some animal lovers.
"It's upsetting, I don't think he should be playing," said Bob Kingsley who organized the protest with his wife. "He's making millions of dollars and that just glamorizes and erases his evil activities in the minds of the up and coming generation."
Animal lovers waved signed and staked so called pee poles in the sand with Michael Vick's name on them. The poles are scented with coyote urine and encourage dogs to relieve themselves on them. Vanessa Juarez believes Vick should try to make amends by doing more to end dog fighting and by donating some of his money.
"I'm not saying that he shouldn't make a living," said Juarez. "I'm just saying that whatever he's getting, I think he should have to donate at least some of it."
At the game Sunday, some Eagles fans offered forgiveness for Vick.
"Everybody deserves a second chance," said Eagles fan Mike Lorber. "He did his time. He got an opportunity; hopefully he can learn from it."
Philadelphia native Jason Duff said, "We live in a system where you serve your time and you get to come back and prove yourself and so, you know, we live in America."
Many Chargers fans shared the same sentiment.
"I'm a big believer in redemption so let's give him a chance," said San Diegan Sam Maywood.
Fox 5 even caught up with celebrity and animal lover Jennifer Love Hewitt attending the Chargers game.
"I definitely had thoughts but not any I'd like to share," said Hewitt of the controversy.
Michael Vick publicly apologized for hurting animals and is working with the Humane Society to help end dog fighting.
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