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State proposals to ban pit bulls reflect society's worst fears and prejudices. As the Michael Vick scandal has made clear, it is humans and not the dogs who are the criminals.
  • American Bull Terrier?

    I thought the "proper" name was Staffordshire Terrier.

    That was the "official" name of the dogs owned by a friend of mine who purchased a condo in Chicago a few years ago. After the closing, a neighbor saw my client walking the dogs and declared them to be "illegal" pit bulls according to the condo rules. After much negotiation my friend was allowed to keep them in the house but had to muzzle them when outside. This is becoming pretty standard in Chicago condos - what about elsewhere?