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Michelle - 2010-01-28 17:48:49

You're welcome! And, no Riley is my name by marriage :)

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Stephanie - 2010-01-25 11:05:09

Thank you Stephanie for the website info. (By the way are you Jesse's daughter?)

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My Take on This - 2010-01-24 16:20:03

A couple of years ago a friend of mine was cutting through the woods in Truxtun Park to get to his restaurant job as he did everyday and one day he walked in the middle of 50 men who built a homemade dog pen and were taking bets on dog fighting. This happened like almost 20 years ago.

I've even heard stories from friends of mine on the city police force about cock (chicken) fighting for money in Admiral Farragut apartments years ago.

My point is I think this type of activity goes on all the time and the sick,mindless,heartless,individuals who partake in this activity in the words of a Christian and Human Being (myself) will "get theirs".

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dogs/sands rd - 2010-01-24 05:02:18

maybe when they get out of jail they should have to go work for the spca/animal control.

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dogs - 2010-01-23 16:26:47

next to my wife my dog is my best friend he even wakes me up at 4am and has his own room not to mention pet door and all, try to hurt my dog I would shoot and ask questions later,plain and simple and I know my wife would do the same!

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Jim - 2010-01-22 21:52:15

I would have to agree with you in regard to lessons learned. All the overpaid sports folks are having their day now but this too shall pass. Every industry has their rise and fall.

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Email address for rehab - 2010-01-22 15:34:16

If you are like me and believe these animals CAN be rehabilitated, there is an organization called Best Friends Animal Society (they have a show on National Geographic, too called Dog Town) who takes in dogs as a last resort. I already sent them an email pleading for them to consider taking these animals, but maybe if several of us do it, it may be more likely to happen. 'nmhp@bestfriends.org'

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evil - 2010-01-22 15:03:57

these men should be locked up and beatin

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dogs - 2010-01-22 10:57:00

hey pat, can't learn anything from vick when the nfl let him back in to make millions.

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Sadness - 2010-01-22 09:33:30

You know what really breaks my heart? While I am a respecter of animals and see them as a gift, I cant seem to get over how so many people have such vitriol and vengeful reactions to someone who performs malicious acts on animals yet have no problem doing the same to their own offspring. Let me remind that while this act is awful, there are reports that over 50 million babies have been killed in the womb since 1973. Where is the outrage???

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Inhumane - 2010-01-22 09:26:51

Guess they learned nothing from Michael Vick!

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dogs - 2010-01-21 16:59:34

hey I have a shirt with the picture of a dog on it and it says blame the dog and as you can tell it its one of the joke type t-shirts

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Question - 2010-01-21 16:02:37

"by the majority of posts, I would say that most agree that these men are subhuman."

By whose standards? What measuring rod are we using to determine such? KC - yours? What are those standards? Are they codified or are you making up codes like so many "humnans", as they go along life's journey.

Don't get me wrong, I DO NOT agree with what these men have done.

But, you calling out these men as subhuman, are not therefore judging? Didn't we have this conversation some time ago?

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KC - 2010-01-21 14:28:42

by the majority of posts, I would say that most agree that these men are subhuman.

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dogs/sands rd - 2010-01-21 13:45:30

michelle'you talk alot about shadside,churchton and deale area but how about the Ltown/woodland beach area I hear there was an arrest there the other day and talk about drugs, yeah plenty just the narcs want to stay away a zero in on forest dr area where they are easy to catch I think it's called robinwood!

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KC - 2010-01-21 13:36:59

they could be less than human. Anyone who would have animals fight to the death for the purpose of placing bets have some issues. Not to mention the treatment these dogs get prior to and after fighing.

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Mary Ann - 2010-01-21 13:24:26

Those types of punishments aren't carried out in our country anymore because it's thought to be too inhumane. She thinks these criminals are less than human, so I was asking if she supported those.

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KC - 2010-01-21 13:08:49

I don't see where Michelle said anything closely resembling hangings and burning at the stake.

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dogs - 2010-01-21 12:23:43

the political paper does not like my comments the one was from the washington post not my comment just stated what the paper wrote,but we are talking the capital.

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Michelle - 2010-01-21 11:56:52

So you're for hangings, firing squads, and burnings at the stake too?

Yes, these humans are dumb enough to allow this to happen to animals and must pay!! Throw the book at them, but pick up the book and read the punishments for these types of crimes. It doesn't mention dog pit sacrificials or walking the Pax River plank.

Have you people renewed your PETA and NRA memberships?

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Jim - 2010-01-21 11:38:28

I think it is the old "hoodlum beach" and deale/shadyside attitudes. As for KC these are not men or human beings to do this sort of thing and should not be treated as such.

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Check PG CO - 2010-01-21 10:33:23

Thanks & Congrats to the Wonderful AA Co police! I hope they will coordinate with the PG Co police to see if these monsters have even more abused dogs at their PG Co residences!

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this says it all - 2010-01-21 10:24:51

Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals. Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives, wrote humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Murderers very often start out by killing and torturing animals as kids, according to Robert K. Ressler, who developed profiles of serial killers for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Studies have now convinced sociologists, lawmakers, and the courts that acts of cruelty toward animals deserve our attention. They can be the first sign of a violent pathology that includes human victims.

Animal abuse is not just the result of a minor personality flaw in the abuser but rather a symptom of a deep mental disturbance. Research in psychology and criminology shows that people who commit acts of cruelty toward animals dont stop there; many of them move on to their fellow humans.

The FBI has found that a history of cruelty to animals is one of the traits that regularly appear in its computer records of serial rapists and murderers, and the standard diagnostic and treatment manual for psychiatric and emotional disorders lists cruelty to animals as a diagnostic criterion for conduct disorders.

A study conducted by Northeastern University and the Massachusetts SPCA found that people who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against humans. The majority of inmates scheduled to be executed for murder at Californias San Quentin penitentiary practiced their crimes on animals, according to the warden.

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Sands roads dirty secrets - 2010-01-21 10:15:42

I can't believe they let any of them out! This cruelty is not surprising to me. The police and social workers should look very closely at how these monsters are treating the children on Sands Road as well... I am sure that they, too, are at very great risk for all types of abuse as well! If they can't prosecute sufficiently for this animal abuse... look into the family situations... you should find grounds for prosecution that will stick. Animal abusers don't stop at animals!

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Shubbie - 2010-01-21 10:13:47

I can't really think how you could connect them. I wouldn't even try.

On another note, would anyone beside me like to see the Capital have an area on the website for follow up on stories? An area where people can post any follow up, there are stories I would like to know if anything has happened but don't feel like digging through archives, I for one would like to have follow up on

The hit and run on New Years, what is the status of that, at a minimum he should have been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, but as of yesterday no charges

The stories drop off the top 5 quickly when you have hot stories like the dogfighting, and tea party, and healthcare anyone have thoughts on this?

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KC - 2010-01-21 10:02:22

this was not a "stupid crime". It was a particularly heinous and violent crime. If any of my family members committed a "stupid crime" like this one, I would no longer consider them a family member.

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relevance - 2010-01-21 09:40:11

Someone said " Gentleman.... MLK is rolling over in his grave because of your insipid behavior."

what is this person talking about ? MLK and dogfighting in the same sentence; Can someone explain the link , please ?

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well - 2010-01-21 09:35:11

what do you expect from career criminals, probably 20 criminal charges between the 4 of them. Lock em up and leave them there, no one will miss them.

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Dog fighting - 2010-01-21 08:45:43

I know there are people out there that do not like dogs, but there are alot of people who love them. I am outraged that anyone could do this. Would you take your own children and let them fight till one dies. Oh I am sorry, there our sick people out there that probably would.

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Wow! - 2010-01-21 08:43:55

Some of you people are just as sick as the idiots in this article.

Imagine one of your family members committing a stupid crime and having to pay for their crime in a dog pit, or in the Pax River fighting the tide, or being fed to dogs.

If you're not willing to allow your family member to experience that type of sentence, keep your un-civilized comments to yourself! You're allowing us to see that you're a low-life...which is different from these guys how?!!

Now we know who incites the mob during the lynchings.

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wait, which one is the dog, and whi - 2010-01-21 00:18:31

i cant tell in the picture, they all look like dogs

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dogs - 2010-01-21 00:17:53

and the NFL lets vick stay on the playing field and get paid,don't we all wish we could do the same.

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i cant tell which is the dog and wh - 2010-01-21 00:17:05

they are all dogs

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Thank you Anonymous Caller - 2010-01-20 22:17:29

This person did a great service to the neighborhood! With anonymity, the police can investigate a situation without endangering fellow citizens. These guys are dangerous to animals and to others. I can't stomach child molesters, wife beaters or animal cruelty. I hope Peta does its job, I will let my opinion be known. The dogs need a chance though. An expert should be consulted before putting them down.

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Alabama newcomers - 2010-01-20 21:55:37

So much is always said about too much prejudice in AA County, so they should be tried in Alabama.

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Why? - 2010-01-20 21:44:32

Why the idiocy of Michael Vick look-alike types enjoying this garbage is beyond me.
This must stop!

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Paul O'Flanagan - West River, MD - Karma: Excellent

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Outrage - 2010-01-20 19:10:18

Public outrage will undoubtedly help these criminals get longer sentences. The more people that complain, the more obligated prosecutors and judges will be to hand out stiff sentences. Someone organize a movement to protest these crimes, and they will be used as a warning to the other criminals involved in dog fighting around the county and state.

In 2007 a man was convicted of dog fighting in Alabama after authorities uncovered 17 injured and scarred dogs on his property. His sentence.....102 YEARS !! Think there is any dog fighting going on down there anymore, not much I would say.

So, let these guys get off cheap, and nothing will change. PETA now is your chance to actually do something constructive.

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dogs - 2010-01-20 16:37:24

michelle,seems like we are almost on the same page on most topics.

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Put them - 2010-01-20 15:33:37

all in a cage together and fight them till death, let the last one standing be fed to the dogs.

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dogs - 2010-01-20 15:18:04

better yet, jail put them in the pax river when the tide is going out and see if they can swim, in that area the water is very fast.

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I hope they burn!! - 2010-01-20 15:13:27

I agree, let the dogs have at them, they are nothing but scum. And although it may take a lot of time and work, most dogs can be retrained to be loving pets again, but I would in no way allow them around any children or other pets because they can revert back without warning.

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dogs - 2010-01-20 14:25:49

we are also talking sands rd don't even want to drive it.

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dog fighting - 2010-01-20 13:54:21

These guys are making money on these pit bull figthing, they need to find a REAL JOB

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Sick - 2010-01-20 13:22:41

...really sick, inbred idiots. I'm sure these guys could have come up with a better source of "entertainment".

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dogs - 2010-01-20 13:22:38

jail time? no put them in the pit and let the dogs go after them,this saves us tax dollars,just like the comment on the two that murdered the ones in Md. City your mother would be so proud of what you have done with your life.and people wonder why I left A.A. Co.

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Maybe - 2010-01-20 13:20:34

they could be put in a cage with a very hungry dog.

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Proud - 2010-01-20 13:09:45

Gentleman.... MLK is rolling over in his grave because of your insipid behavior.

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Disgusting - 2010-01-20 13:07:25

This is completely revolting. I do not understand people that want to watch this. I have no sympathy for these guys.

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agree.......... - 2010-01-20 12:58:21

heather i completely agree with you....these people need some jail time.....

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Disagree - 2010-01-20 12:06:33

Most dogs that are trained to fight, are not able to train back to what should be their normal behavior. Even dogs you think are fine, can revert to their previously behavior. That is why they said its not worth the risk.
I do agree that their trainers need to be dealt with!

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Lothian Dog fights - 2010-01-20 11:34:57

First off, they have them all the time in the Lothian area. Secondly, these dogs certainly can be rehabed. They need to be taken care of, learn to trust humans again and be worked with extensivly. It's the fighters and "trainers" of these dogs who need to be euthanized.

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