editorial-–-why-do-we-need-pit-bulls?

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An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. PIT BULL DEFENDERS will, I’m sure, be ready with their usual responses after the weekend report of yet another attack by pit bulls in Kamloops. “Ban the deed, not the breed.” “It’s the owner, not the dog.” “All breeds can be dangerous depending on the situation.” “Our beloved Daisy May (or whatever) has never done anything like this before. She’s our fur baby.” And so on. So let’s consider what we know so far. According to news reports, a border collie was in its own fenced yard on Richmond Avenue early Sunday morning when three pit bulls jumped the fence and attacked it, then fled. The collie is dead; the pit bulls were caught by Community Service Officers. An investigation will attempt to confirm exactly what happened. If the circumstances are as described, a decision will be made on the fate of the pit bulls. Destruction is an option. And the debate about pit bulls will continue with no effective resolution. There will even be differences of opinion about whether pit bulls are actually a breed; therefore, how can you prove they were pit bulls, they’ll say. Border collies, poodles, Golden retrievers and many other [...]

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EDITORIAL – Why do we need pit bulls?

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