Texas proposal to kill all pit bulls
Texas is supposed to be a tough, rugged state. But apparently someone like me might be just too tough for Texas. Why? Because I live with a pit bull mix, while Texas Senator Kevin Eltife and Representative Chuck Hopson are set to sponsor a bill pushed by attorney and former state district judge Cynthia Stevens Kent to make "ownership" of pit bull type dogs a felony -- meaning, basically, "kill all pits".
Of course any fatal dog bite is a tragic thing. But according to an oft-miscited study by the the Centers for Disease Control, "Fatal attacks represent a small proportion of dog bite injuries to humans and, therefore, should not be the primary factor driving public policy concerning dangerous dogs. Many practical alternatives to breed-specific ordinances exist and hold promise for prevention of dog bites." The push for breed-specific laws is based on several selection biases -- people who want viscous dogs are more likely to select certain breeds, leading other to become paranoid that these breeds are inherently vicious. Over the years German Shepards, Dobermans, and Rottweilers have been the target of this phenomenon.
If you live in Texas, please write your representatives in opposition to this attempt to exterminate innocent dogs. I thank you, and Ringo thanks you.
"...all progress depends on the unreasonable man." -- George Bernard Shaw
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killing pit bulls
It is a good idea. Pit bulls were designed by people who have no just ends in mind, and who will only cause widespread grief in America just as happened in Europe in the past. Owners of pit bulls appear to be of the same kind of despicable intent. Felonizing pit bulls should take place in at least one of the States.
Re: killing pit bulls
You have no idea what you are talking about. Pit bulls are just the latest breed to be demonized by the ignorant and adopted by those who beat dogs into viscousness. Of their own nature, they are intelligent, loving, non-aggressive dogs.
YOU have no idea what you are
YOU have no idea what you are talking about. They represent by far the highest incident rate of attacks on other dogs as well as human children, and frequently you find they have been owned since being weeks old by fairly normal households, who don't do the "beat into viciousness" routine you talk about. I've personally known a friend who had a pit bull since it was a puppy, that WAS a sweet dog for a few years, then turned on its owners, and everyone who came nearby, they put it down after it tried to attack a child family member who came to visit.
Their vet told them pit bulls have a genetic issue that leads their brains to continue growing past the age they should stop, and frequently this causes increased aggression and volatility in their behavior. The dogs are a problem, and I'd love to see them all put down, especially from cumstains like you who just want to see their own side win. You have the blood of children on your hands.
I'll have you know
As of February 12, 2012, Pit bulls are NOT on the rise for attack rates. They are in the 82 % range for NON-AGGRESSIVE dogs... And 80 % for MOST LOYAL and OBEDIENT dogs... Search the ATTP web site. Thats American Temperment Test Society Inc. Pit Bulls are not Agressive dogs. They are like regular HUMANS. They DO as they are TRAINED. Apparently your mother trained you to have a lack of knowledge or didn't show you how to put your facts in place... so your dog would be just as dumb. If I trained my child to pee out side, I can train my dog to pee out side... And HE DOES. If I provide that it is OKAY for my child to fight then I can train my dog to FIGHT. It's all in how ANY dog not just pit bulls are raised.... They go by what they are TAUGHT. I have 3 Pit bulls. And they are the BIGGEST babies you will EVER meet. But... They are TRAINNNNEEEDDD to PROTECT my FAMILY and MY HOME. Unless I WELCOME you in, They WILL attack... WHY because that is their TRAINED JOB as a title in my family as well as my child or compaignion. They will love and protect as a FREAKIN CHUAHAH... DONT BLAME THE BREED... BLAME THE HAND THAT TRAINED HIM.
killem all
i live in texas and if the state makes that a law . i will help themput bullits in the heads of any pit .hell they got a bad rep for a reason!
JUDGE THE DEED NOT THE BREED
hey u ass. if youve never had a oit bull then dont judge them. its the owners fault. not the dogs. i got my dog Milo from a High kill place there and he had acid poured on him, beaten, lit on fire, and put in a trash bag and left for the dead. he was just a puppy. whos the real monster now? When it comes to PIT BULLS... the Beast is often the TWO LEGGED ANIMAL at the Other end of the leash. so dont judge a book by its cover. Judge The Deed Not The Breed And Give Pit Bulls A Try Before You Sentence Them ALL To Die. ANY dog can be rehabilitated. if i was a Pit Bull i would say " dont judge me becuase im a Pit Bull, i dont judge you"
What Pit bulls are really like!
10. They will steal your spot on the couch while you are up getting a soda.
9. They will take the treat you give them and bury in the back yard like a paranoid crack head hiding their stash.
8. They will jump on your bed with muddy feet. Making you do the laundry...again!
7. They will lick visitors with an uncontrolled passion only they
understand.
6. They will cause children to smile.
5. They will make you feel horrible for not walking them by looking at you with deep sad eyes.
4. They will look at you like you committed a crime against them if you don't let them lick your ice cream bowl.
3. They will cause wide spread happiness in large group settings.
2. They will crack you up by shaking their butts so hard you think they are going to snap in half.
And the number one reason why you can't trust vicious Pit Bulls...
1. They will steal your heart like a thief in the night, showing you complete and pure love that only a Pit Bull can show.
This is the most stupid
This is the most stupid comment I've ever read ever. Pitbulls are pitbulls and owning one is a really big responsibility and the owner should be ready for consequences. Training and keeping the dog under control at all times are the key. Like in all breed, there are good dogs and bad dogs, but not pitbulls. We must always assume that pitbulls will on berserk given the chance. Here in the Philippines, pitbulls are one of the most popular breed but rarely will there be an attack. Because we know pitbulls and the best way to prevent it, is to keep it under control at all times.
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