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Pit bulls are innocent
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.
By Ken Foster [2007-08-20]

  • The author likes pit bulls. So what?

    The argument put forth by those who love these dogs is always the same - if you provoke any dog, they'll bite. Therefore, they say, these dogs are no more dangerous than any other.

    While it's true that any dog can be provoked into biting, you never read of anyone being killed by a toy poodle or a Chihuahua.

    I'm not really a dog guy, but all things being equal, I'd rather not be around breeds that have the ability to kill me when provoked.

    -- essmeier
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    Monday, August 20, 2007 04:44 PM
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