***TOMORROW*** - Oakland Protest of Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles

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Having trouble viewing this email?Click here__________________ Please Cross-Post & Share!***TOMORROW***Protest of Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles__________________ In Defense of Animals calls on Bay Area residents to be a peaceful and powerful presence at Michael Vick's upcoming Oakland appearance. Activists will be holding signs and distributing fliers to fans. IDA's message: we have not forgotten what Vick did, we oppose his weak punishment, and we are disgusted by his lack of remorse and multi-million dollar contract with the Eagles.Please mark your calendars:When: Tomorrow, Sunday, October 18th 12pm - 2pm Where: Oakland Coliseum 7000 Coliseum WayOakland, CA 94621Bring signs! Educational fliers will be provided by In Defense ofAnimals.Feel free to bring friendly, well-socialized dogs on leashes,but please make sure they have proper identification and are under yourcontrol at all times.For more information, contact-Hope BohanecGrassroots Campaigns DirectorIn Defense of Animalshope(415) 448-0048 ex. 208About Michael Vick:Vick servednearly two years for actively participating in and bankrolling aninterstate dogfighting ring. Now Vick is back living like a kingand playing football. IDA's Grassroots Campaigns Director Hope Bohanecsaid"that's way too comfortable for a violent convicted felon, whosupplied the property and dollars and confessed to actually killing sixto eight dogs who refused to fight because of their gentle nature."Before exposureof his decades-long dog-killing days, Vick was a public icon of success,hailed as hero, idol, even role model. Vick tortured animals throughforced dogfighting, electrocution, hanging, and drowning, and thosecrimes should prevent a return to his previously exalted status. WhileVick does have a constitutionally-protected right to seek employmentafter his release from prison, being awarded a position in the NFL withthe possibility of earning more than $7million over the next two yearsis more than he deserves.While it may be profitable to employMichael Vick, the NFL and the Eagles must recognize that by doing so,they send the message that torturing animals is not serious. Highlyimpressionable young people will see that the public admonishment of hiscrimes was followed by the awarding of a multi-million dollar job. Itwill be understandably interpreted as active acceptance of his characterand actions.IDA asks the NFL to communicate a powerful messageof disapproval for animal cruelty by prohibiting the Eagles and anyother team from employing convicted animal abusers. We also ask the NFLto include animal cruelty among its prohibited conduct for players. Thisis the time to put principles before profit and the NFL has anopportunity to do the right thing and play ball - without Michael Vick._________________ Add Army of Compassion to your Facebook!Impact Improving Animal Welfare and the Planet:Pleaseconsider sharing news of this with family, friends, and colleagues byforwarding copies of this announcement in it's entirety:If someone has forwarded this notice to you, please to AoC announcements: AoC announcements are a fr!ee service, written and distributed by Army of Compassion Vegan Advocacy. AoC honors you and will never share names, address or contact info. You have our word.