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Old 07-12-2012, 08:02 PM
 
Location: The Other California
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According to statistics complied at DogsBite.org, pit bulls were responsible for roughly 60 percent of fatal dog bites between January 2006 and December 2008. We're talking fatalities, here, folks. Keep in mind that this dangerous breed of dog makes up only around 5 percent of the pet dog population.

Furthermore, the combination of pit bulls, rottweilers, their close mixes, and wolf hybrids are responsible for 68 percent of fatalities and 77 percent of attacks that cause bodily harm.

I can't prove it, but I'm willing to bet that the owners of pit bulls are also more dangerous than your average citizen. You can tell by their tattoos.

I say we outlaw pit bulls and put the others on notice.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:04 PM
 
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I wouldn't have one but no.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:05 PM
 
Location: Middle of nowhere
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The breed is not to blame. The human who trains the dog is to blame.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:06 PM
 
Location: The Other California
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I wouldn't have one...
If they're not banned, one might end up having you.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:06 PM
 
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Ban their owners.

But I digress. There are no Pitbulls in my neighborhood.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:08 PM
 
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You would have way more fun posting this on the pets/dogs forum.

To answer the question, I think it's ridiculous to ban an entire breed of dog because of irresponsible owners.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:08 PM
 
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If they're not banned, one might end up having you.
I'm not concerned. I would guess that the odds of me drowning in a pool is far higher but I don't see people constantly call for banning pools.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:10 PM
 
Location: The Other California
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I'm not concerned. I would guess that the odds of me drowning in a pool is far higher but I don't see people constantly call for banning pools.
Swimming pools have other redeeming qualities. Can't think of any with pit bulls.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:10 PM
 
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The breed is not to blame. The human who trains the dog is to blame.
So how do we ban the humans that train them?? We cannot, therefore, it really does leave only one alternative. A no brainer.
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Old 07-12-2012, 08:11 PM
 
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Swimming pools have other redeeming qualities. Can't think of any with pit bulls.
what are some redeeming qualities of say a poodle?
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