[Fair Go]

I agree. Dogs that are not dangerous and are among the most affectionate and reliable of breeds are being classed as "pit bulls". This is outrageous. Irresponsible dog owners are guilty of animal cruelty and should be punished accordingly. Any breed of dog will bite if not properly handled and socialised.

[Theoden]

I agree with you up to a point, but at the same time, a maltreated shiatsu is not going to cause the same amount of damaged as an maltreated pit bull. The breeding that pit bulls have had seems to give them much more of a propensity to "snap". Pit bulls are also genetically aggressive dogs, and will do what they were bred to do, kill, as opposed to golden retrievers which are arguably one of the "friendliest" breeds around, and much more docile.

I agree that any animal owner that treats their pets badly should be punished, and held responsible for their dogs actions. Unfortunately, many owners of aggressive dog breeds are not exactly the finest examples of the human race either.

Unlike vilified SUV's and guns, an aggressive dog breed is a living creature, and cannot be fully controlled, and therefore lumping them into the same category as inanimate objects just doesn't fly.

Pit bulls have their place, but I think they should be owned under a special license, such as those given to people who own lions, and bears, etc... So that it would ensure they are properly taken care of, and far less likely to escape and cause damage.

It's a good thing it wasn't a toddler that was ripped apart here. All the same, I feel bad for the mother cow defending her calf. If a pit bull ever wanders onto my property, I will immediately shoot it. /end rant