On December 31st, 2007 bitbypit (not verified) says:
In 2007, "pit bull type" dogs are responsible for 69% of human fatalities. The closest rival is the rottweiler at 12%. In too many of these instances, victims suffered egregious soft-tissue loss. Other breeds DO NOT INFLICT these types of injuries.
Top this off with the fact that most states have terribly inadequate dog bite laws and you end up with victims with 1 million dollar medical bills, and no civil or criminal recourse! By politicians not effectively addressing this massive social issue, criminals and irresponsible dangerous dog owners win.
It's up to us -- United States citizens to DEMAND changes that support public safety.
AGREED!
In 2007, "pit bull type" dogs are responsible for 69% of human fatalities. The closest rival is the rottweiler at 12%. In too many of these instances, victims suffered egregious soft-tissue loss. Other breeds DO NOT INFLICT these types of injuries.
Top this off with the fact that most states have terribly inadequate dog bite laws and you end up with victims with 1 million dollar medical bills, and no civil or criminal recourse! By politicians not effectively addressing this massive social issue, criminals and irresponsible dangerous dog owners win.
It's up to us -- United States citizens to DEMAND changes that support public safety.
http://www.dogsbite.org