[Brookhaven]

I understand your point but I have a question. If you, as a private citizen, are walking down the street minding your own business, and somebody’s dog comes running toward you, what do you do?

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The question is “what do you have a right to do?”

If an unknown dog is racing towards you in what looks like an attack, do you have the right to defend yourself using deadly force?

[ClearCase_guy]

I ask this out of true ignorance, and I am prepared to be educated -- Police officers carry tasers, as far as I know. I would imagine (but do not know) that a taser would be effective against a dog.

Why wouldn't a cop draw his taser, not his gun, when a strange dog approached? I would picture that as safer for everyone.

[Paladin2]

You have a problem with the word "attacking".

Should some woman start attacking you with kisses, caresses and aggressive body contact, would you shoot her?

[carton253]

Your right is not to over-react like some nancy-boy and shoot it.

A barking dog is different than an attacking dog.

I've lived a long time and have had many barking dogs come right up to me and I've never been bit.

Perhaps people like you should just stay home where it is safe.