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Originally Posted by Charlatan
It is true that there are other breed that bite more frequently than Pit Bulls... Pomerainians and German Shepherd are more likely to bite. But the likelihood that that bite will result in death increases drastically when it is a Pit Bull that does the biting.
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Agreed. People aren't allowed to walk to have tigers or lions as pets, or take them for a stroll in the park. Why? Because they are dangerous animals that require someone (IE a licensed zoo keeper) to handle them.
Pits fall under the same category. So many owners would be utterly incapable of controlling their pit if it wanted to get loose. And then once it got loose, the damage it can inflict is more severe than any other breed.
I saw a video a few years ago of a pit bull charging a police officer. The cop shot the animal point blank in the head. The bullet bounced off the animals skull! It stunned the beast for a second, and then he was back up. Luckily, the cop was able to access his cruiser's shotgun and put a proper end to the beast.
Say NO! to bullet proof dogs!
I don't know if the ban will be effective, but I agree the government needs to try something. I'd also institute a mandatory fine or jail term for any dog owner whose animal attacks and causes injury - be it a pit bull, rotty, shepherd, lab, whatever.