Dogs are not equal to people. That's why I said "we aren't so far from the Roman's" instead of "we are the same".
He did get punished with the legal ramifications he deserved. But the NFL is not the public justice system, and again, they should realize with their power and influence comes a responsibility to not place people in their lime light that represent a poor example to kids who will no doubt idolize him. The desire to make money off his fame was more important to the league than was their responsibility to showcase people who portray good values. If there was ever an example of professional sports being little more than any other BUSINESS out there to earn profits, its the Michael Vick story.
Id have a lot more respect for the NFL if they banned him for life, instead of the slap on the wrist they gave him. Its easy to ban someone for a few years while they are in jail. Its a lot harder to say "we know he'd earn us a lot of money, but what he did was wrong, and part of his societal payment is a permaban from fame". If he donated most of his salary to animal rights movements, Id probably feel differently... but what charities is he donating his millions of dollars to? The Michael Vick charity. The NFL, and the Eagles, should be ashamed.