[onewhippedpuppy]

In a letter to Goodell, Falcons owner Arthur Blank and Vick's corporate sponsors, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and the Rev. Al Sharpton joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society of the United States in calling for strong stands against animal cruelty.

"Today, we sound a clarion call to all people: Stand up for what is right, and speak out against what is wrong. Dogfighting is unacceptable. Hurting animals for human pleasure or gain is despicable. Cruelty is just plain wrong," the letter said."

I have to say, I'm a bit suprised. I figured Al would stand up for Vick regardless, and claim that this was just another attempt to bring down a prominent black athelete. He's normally good about jumping onto a sinking ship, but maybe he's smart enough not to jump onto a burning, sinking ship full of explosives.