Yep it should be.
But not because of the location.
Because the act of breeding animals for any purpose should be the right of the individual provided they do not infringe on the rights of others.
Big whoop if someone wants to fight a dog against another dog it has no affect on others and thus should not matter.
Dogs are man made, we created them and have selectively bread them for many purposes and one of those is dog fighting and the breed is recognized by the AKC.

Dogfighting is a sadistic "contest" in which two dogs—specifically bred, conditioned, and trained to fight—are placed in a pit (generally a small arena enclosed by plywood walls) to fight each other for the spectators' entertainment and gambling. Fights average nearly an hour in length and often last more than two hours. Dogfights end when one of the dogs will not or cannot continue......Dogs used in these events often die of blood loss, shock, dehydration, exhaustion, or infection hours or even days after the fight. Other animals are often sacrificed as well. Some owners train their dogs for fights using smaller animals such as cats, rabbits or small dogs. These "bait" animals are often stolen pets or animals obtained through "free to good home" advertisements.....Numerous law enforcement raids have unearthed many disturbing facets of this illegal "sport." Young children are sometimes present at the events, which can promote insensitivity to animal suffering, enthusiasm for violence and a lack of respect for the law. Illegal gambling is the norm at dogfights. Dog owners and spectators wager thousands of dollars on their favorites. Firearms and other weapons have been found at dogfights because of the large amounts of cash present. And dogfighting has been connected to other kinds of violence—even homicide, according to newspaper reports. In addition, illegal drugs are often sold and used at dogfights.....Dogs used for fighting have been bred for many generations to be dangerously aggressive toward other animals. The presence of these dogs in a community increases the risk of attacks not only on other animals but also on people. Children are especially at risk, because their small size may cause a fighting dog to perceive a child as another animal..............
Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony offense in almost every state.

Numerous law enforcement raids have unearthed many disturbing facets of this illegal "sport." Young children are sometimes present at the events, which can promote insensitivity to animal suffering, enthusiasm for violence and a lack of respect for the law.

I thought I would pull out this and quote it for you...in case you didn't read all of what I just previously quoted about dog fighting.

Don't tell me it doesn't effect anyone...or is it that you just don't care how it effects our children and our society as a whole?....OH yeah, INSENITIVITY...to VIOLENCE....thats what we should promote..."be all you can be" right!!!!! It's that EXACT attitude that SOME adults find O.K. to teach our/aka American children. Damn Scary what the implications of such teachings can have on a society.

Yep I read it, another generalization and may of the same things are one to race horses and race dogs, so nothing new there.

Focus your efforts on the slaughter of all the worlds sharks, because that is affecting the world / climate you live in.
Someone fighting dogs is not affecting your world.

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for his alleged role in a well-established dogfighting operation in Virginia where breeders fought pit bulls for purses as high as $26,000 and some losing dogs were electrocuted, drowned, hanged or shot to death......
Will a popular quarterback in the NFL get off or is this the end of Vicks career?

It has little to no affect on societies ability to function.
If dog fighting did not exist what change would we as a society observe?
My guess is we would see absolutely no change as the action is no direct affect on other things.

I would say the biggest effect to society comes from assigning an imaginary effect and then proceeding to point that out to everyone that will listen.

It is like saying do not look at this picture, you are better off just not saying anything at all.

If only George Carlin was still around so he could point out how stupid this all is.

My answer to the OP, as you may have guessed...he should held accountable for his actions.

Our society is not structured such that convicts are prohibited from working.

Try telling that ONE to the average ex convict.

If only George Carlin was still around so he could point out how stupid this all is.

I agree George Carlin was a riot....yep he would probably make a joke about how acceptable we are of our role models. Who cares it's only people that get affected in the long run.

Michael Vick is back to work, and he is still a piece of shit. His actions did affect this society.

he is allowed to thrive as player on the team he is with now.

Vick committed a crime, got caught, did time and was lawfully released!.......Vick didn't sue to get back into the NFL.......

You now need to point your fingers directly at Goodell and his product (the NFL)...and if you are not willing to do that, then you are just hypocrites and have NO right to keep blasting Vick!

It is more likely that you are suggesting that a criminal history makes it more difficult to obtain a job. I agree. But what does that have to do with Vick making it back to his former employment?

Michael Vick is back to work, and he is still a piece of shit. His actions did affect this society. He shed light on this topic and the country was, for the most part, appalled by his behavior. Life went on after the Manson family was exposed, but society was affected by the ordeal. Clubbing baby seals doesn't stop us from our daily function, but it does affect us knowing that such heinous people are out there willing to sadistically earn a buck at the expense of some innocent animal's life.

So the late George Carlin, admitted drug abuser/addict is considered a "role model" but not Michael Vick.

Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dog fighting ring.

Dog fighting is a sadistically heinous crime.

It's also organized crime that's why he got away with it as long as he did.

Huh?
Please explain.
When is a crime not organized?

The government cares allot less about someone fighting dogs than it does someone doing anything related to commerce with out handing over a cut of the action.

If it was not for the $ that changed hands he probably would not have done any time and only paid a fine.

James perhaps coming from Canada you don't understand what the term "organized crime" used by us Americans.
You may want to "google" "organized crime in America"

I would disagree. It's Illegal here in America because it is considered "in humane" and contributes to "OTHER crimes" as well.

Actually BECAUSE of his money....he got off light.

It's also organized crime that's why he got away with it as long as he did.

Huh?

Please explain.

When is a crime not organized?

Actually BECAUSE of his money....he got off light.

Please explain how this is so? If you are unable to do so I would assume you are just making stuff up for the purpose of validating your point.

If he had not had the $ to defend himself how many more years would he have had to serve in jail?

I am aware of what it stands for, but posted a question as to why that was a factor in getting away with it for so long which you failed to address and used it as an opportunity to make a slight against Canada, really speaks to your character.

It's also organized crime that's why he got away with it as long as he did.

Huh?
Please explain.
When is a crime not organized?

Organized crime or criminal organizations can be defined as a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for the purpose of generating a monetary profit. The Organized Crime Control Act (U.S., 1970) defines organized crime as "The unlawful activities of [...] a highly organized, disciplined association ....Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are politically motivated (see VNSA). Gangs sometimes become "disciplined" enough to be considered "organized". An organized gang or criminal set can also be referred to as a mob. The act of engaging in criminal activity as a structured group is referred to in the United States as racketeering.

Ever heard of World's Dumbest Criminals? Trust me they are unorganized and yes they are out there.