'Mike Vick does not deserve the honor of being Pro Bowl Captain,' the petition says. 'He is a convicted felon and known animal abuser.'
The petition also talks about Disney, the parent company to ABC and ESPN -- the networks which traditionally televise the game and several other Pro Bowl events,"is this who we want our children to look up to? Disney, how could you condone this?" the petition asks.
Despite Vick's efforts to improve his public image such as partnering with a humane society and working as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports, many still believe that he remains a violent and cruel person. There is no mention of Vick's conviction in the NFL's announcement of the Pro Bowl captains, though the press release did mention Vick's career stats.NewsweekWhen creating the petition, Schaffer said she used the name of her rescue dog, Aladdin Nation.
"There are so many reasons why the NFL shouldn't allow Vick to be a captain it makes it hard to find a reason why they should," Schaffer added.
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