Business owner destroys memorabilia in protest

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Business owner destroys memorabilia in protest

Brian Gray is taking a stand. The owner of American Icons has removed a
Michael Vick autographed photo that once hung on the wall of his memorabilia
shop in protest of the recent dog fighting allegations surrounding the NFL
quarterback. Gray plans to destroy the $500 item and any other
Vick-related apparel he has in his store. He is also encouraging equally
outraged community members to follow suit. Throughout the month of August,
customers can bring in their Vick merchandise, including trading cards,
T-shirts, photos, and jerseys, to join in the demolition festivities.

"Dog fighting and the mistreatment of animals in general is a deplorable
thing," Gray said. "Being in the business of celebrating America's heroes
and role models, it is hard to stand by idly without doing something to show
our disdain with recent events."

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