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'rfa >>> in the mailbag tonight, major league backlash against the now potentially reinstated michael vick. marianne says it's not about forgiveness. the nfl is reading dollar signs. >>> vic is not making out so well in joan's book. she says she's an animal lover. >> indeed, did. i don't think he was in it for the money. >>> it's good to see mike vick getting a chance to start over. he's done his time and taken responsibility for the choices he's made. tony dungy has agreed to sponsor him and mentor him. >>> and then there was this one from marcus in mitchellville -- >>> well, there was plenty outcry. but i think you raise an important question. why does it seem that at times we get a lot more emotional about what happens to animals than people? after all, humans get beaten every day? but when it is involved in -- but when it involves an animal i get an e-mail about that every day and then what happened with barbora, the same thing. what's that all about? i would love to hear your means. please include your name and write where you are coming from. you can log on any time you like at

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