*** Quoting Wayne Chirnside to Avrama Gingold dated 06-10-97 ***
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> AG>A> DANGEROUS DOG LEGISLATION:
> AG>A>
> AG>A> NEW YORK STATE:
> AG>A>
> AG>A> PEEKSKILL, NY is considering a breed-specific law directed 
> against AmStaff
> AG>A> Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and APBT
> (America
> AG>A> Pit Bull Terriers).  This would require all owners to abide by 
> strict
> AG>A> confinement and licensing requirements, as well as have a 
> AG>A> liabiliy insurance policy.
> 
> muzzle people as they are the ones that pervert dogs, pollute the 
> environment,
> develop such charming devices as thermonuclear bombs, ddt, greenhouse 
> gasses,
> ect. i own a brittish staffordshire bull terrier, 62 lbs., plays with 
> kittens,
> children and is far more stable and reliable than any homosapiens i've 
> met.
> the aforementioned animal is not 'fixed', as he ain't broken, walks off
> lead
> always and seeks only to please. i would never consider owning any  breed
> other than the so called 'troublesome breeds', as i find these to be  the
> most loyal intelligent and ingraciating. i'm pleased to announce to the
> world that my dog finds it acceptable to allow me to be his friend. 
> house
> dog, of course, fed premium dog food enhanced with ground turkey and
> the occassional steak and potatoes.
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It may be that people pervert the dog, but the fact is that many of these 
types of dogs (for whatever reason) are a menace.  I was on vacation taking a 
walk with my small children (ages 2,4,6) when a Staffordshire Bull Terrior 
pulled his chain off its eye-bolt and came after me and my kids.  We were on 
a public road.  Lukily, I grabbed a large branch and kept the dog away while 
I moved my kids to safety.  I called the State Police and the dog went after 
the trooper.  He shot the beast.  I know people love their dogs, but some 
animals are dangerous and should not be allowed to roam freely.  What 
possible pleasure could someone get from an animal that can't be trusted or 
has the very real potential to be danerous to others?
There was a story on the news not long ago about people who found a pit bull 
on the street, took it home, and it chewed off the foot of their baby.  The 
couple were interviewed on TV and they said they still wanted to keep the dog 
after the incident.  I love my animals too, but some owners act like their 
pets are more important than their children, neighbors, and people in 
general.  Why is this?
... An unusual child is one who asks questions that his parents can answer.
--- T.A.G. 2.7c Standard
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