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LostinRed (292 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:05 AM Original message |
Ban Pit bulls? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. while the sentiment is "bad for bad dog owner", could you change the language? |
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MullenBank (141 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:37 AM Response to Reply #3 |
29. self delete |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:24 AM Response to Reply #29 |
72. Thank you. In case you were wondering, it was the last bit |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
2. Several things here... |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
4. Of all the dogs I've ever owned, my pit bull is the most docile |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
5. Pit bulls scare me... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:06 AM Response to Original message |
6. I run a dog rescue that specializes in pit bulls. |
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obamaforme (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:14 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Pit Bulls are loyal, loving and goofy. |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Thank God for a voice of reason... |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #6 |
23. I don't think they should be banned |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #6 |
33. word |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #6 |
81. I volunteered at a veterinary hospital when I was in high school |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #6 |
116. Agreed. A friend of mine had pit bulls |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #6 |
119. You do good work |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
140. banning pit bulls will just make them even MORE sought after for underground fighting rings. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:52 PM Response to Reply #6 |
144. When you can't argue facts, attack emotions. |
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enlightenment (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
7. I think this is the typical over-reaction. |
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Believing Is Art (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:14 AM Response to Original message |
8. I was attacked by a pit bull last week |
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bookman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
10. Dogtown |
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obamaforme (282 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:20 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I watched that show and will watch future episodes |
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ConsAreLiars (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:30 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. Animal Planet had one episode of "Animal Witness" on the Vicks dogs. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #10 |
53. Great show. And read Cesar Millan's books. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:36 AM Response to Reply #53 |
55. what does it matter when being mauled that the reason is because of an owner |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 10:02 AM Response to Reply #55 |
67. I have seen your opinions this on this thread. |
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ColoradoMagician (228 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
13. They are illegal in this city. |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
14. Risks outweigh the rewards, imo. |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:17 AM Response to Original message |
15. Banning is simply a knee jerk reaction of the scared and ignorant |
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bluedonkey (644 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:17 PM Response to Reply #15 |
151. This made me laugh |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:18 AM Response to Original message |
16. I have had two pit bulls and two Rottweilers. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
17. I want them banned. Period. nt |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:35 AM Response to Reply #17 |
77. Gee... I'm Shocked. |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #77 |
141. I call it common sense. Practically very time someone is maimed or killed by a dog it's a pit bull. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:15 PM Response to Reply #141 |
146. ROFLMAO!!!!!!!! |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:20 PM Response to Reply #141 |
147. Practically very time news reports someone maimed or killed by a dog, it's called a pit bull. |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
18. BSL is an ineffective knee-jerk reaction |
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Dogtown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:59 AM Response to Original message |
19. Enforcement? |
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jakem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:01 AM Response to Original message |
20. just the ones with lipstick. |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
21. Unfortunately, this breed has attracted a lot of thugs. Don't ban the dog. |
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Amelie (138 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:47 PM Response to Reply #21 |
143. Have you seen the series "Dog Town"? |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:16 PM Response to Reply #143 |
155. I wish more people knew that. |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
24. Absolutely not. Posting of a friend on Blue Mass Group |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
25. no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.... guns dont kill people do. ya ya ya |
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cboy4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
26. California City Hopes to Curb Pit Bull Attacks with New Law |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:27 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. The CDC report you cite is garbage |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:28 AM Response to Original message |
28. The owners are the problem, not the dog. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 08:58 AM Response to Reply #28 |
35. The problem with that argument |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. i sit in the same position as you. a poster above owns pits and is honest |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 10:12 AM Response to Reply #37 |
69. Yep. It is a difficult subject. And there's no easy solution. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
88. I see you are for restricting every big dog, or every strong dog. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. I am? Really? I didn't know that. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:06 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. still posted wrong. Please see the info in this post... You said not ban but "restrict" |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:10 PM Response to Reply #94 |
95. hm, since i have said, 7, 8, 9, times that i disagree with banning |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:13 PM Response to Reply #95 |
96. I was wrong, and edited. "restricting" was what the other called for. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #94 |
98. I'm talking about pit bull issues. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:32 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. Of course mauled baby didn't deserve it. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #99 |
101. Yes, there is. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #101 |
102. Perhaps you didn't read my whole post. "Pit bull" sells papers/ad time. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:55 PM Response to Reply #102 |
105. Lots of things sell papers |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:13 PM Response to Reply #105 |
107. More links. Show me 1 that proves what you say. "no evidence" beyond all this? |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #107 |
115. Okay. Fine. It's the media. Pit bulls are no different than any other dogs. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:33 PM Response to Reply #115 |
117. You can show me no proof so resort to sarcasm. Huh. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:36 PM Response to Reply #117 |
118. Oh, I've read through all that stuff. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #118 |
120. You won't give me any links, any proof because you can read my mind and someone else did elsewhere? |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:58 PM Response to Reply #120 |
123. The thing is, you started off with the very studies that debunk the legitimate stuff |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:13 PM Response to Reply #123 |
125. I can see you getting frustrated, and yes those are the reports I mean |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
148. All dog breeds were created to do a job, and have the traits to do their respective jobs. |
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MullenBank (141 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
30. 3 |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 08:14 AM Response to Reply #30 |
32. i thank you for being honest. i am not into banning but they are not |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:47 AM Response to Original message |
31. . |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
34. yes |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:05 AM Response to Reply #34 |
38. make lite. my babies were terrorized by neighbors two for a decade |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. The problem is that the same caution and "fear" of strange dogs should apply to all breeds |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. BUT being honest int he discussion of the pit and differences in breed |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Hmm. Well, you're obviously not interested in honest or respectful discussion. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. screw the people effected, ignore their experience, your pit and want and right |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:20 PM Response to Reply #46 |
111. I'd bet money that you couldn't pick a pit bull out of a line up. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:38 PM Response to Reply #111 |
132. that is the pit bull advocate talking point. could be true, maybe not i do not know |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #41 |
78. Yes, let's be honest in the discussion - and educated |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #78 |
80. i read that post.... |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #80 |
124. Interesting what you chose to leave out of that review: |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #124 |
126. A lot of it is basic terrier info. I posted info on other terriers here... |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:29 PM Response to Reply #126 |
129. Of course - it's typical terrier temperament |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #129 |
136. Emotions often rule over facts. Keep finding facts and dumping them on. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #124 |
133. i think it was pretty clear they were syaing not all pit bulls any one way |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
82. Bullshit, show me one valid piece of evidence, preferably peer reviewed, |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. post #30 if you want personal experience. and post above you on |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:21 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. Please note, I asked for valid, preferably peer reviewed evidence |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. thank you for taking seriously the threat others have to face and experience |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #86 |
100. Well as they say, the first step is admitting your mistake |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:25 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Not exactly a fair thing to ask, since there isn't exactly a whole lot |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #85 |
103. Why isn't it fair? |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #103 |
108. I'm sorry |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #41 |
89. delete, others already covered it. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:26 PM Response to Reply #41 |
114. You are wrong. "they are stronger than most and are an aggressive breed.that is a reality and fact" |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #114 |
121. no, i am not wrong |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:57 PM Response to Reply #121 |
122. Sounds like warnings for all terriers. Don't see stronger and aggressive beyond terrier stuff. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:44 PM Response to Reply #122 |
134. My aunt used to raise and breed terriers. |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:22 PM Response to Reply #121 |
128. I'll see your http://www..../americanpitbul |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:32 PM Response to Reply #128 |
130. See, I'd never have that breed, personally, for that reason |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #130 |
135. But that's the problem |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:17 PM Response to Reply #135 |
139. See, I'm not exactly proposing banning breeds, either |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:44 PM Response to Reply #139 |
153. But I don't agree that it is just the one breed |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:27 AM Response to Reply #40 |
50. Misrepresenting the argument isn't helping |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. harboring a viscious animal |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #42 |
45. and what? they pick up the animal a couple times when they are able to catch |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:22 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. Agree with you 100% seabeyond |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:25 AM Response to Reply #42 |
49. look at peacenikki post. i am talking about threat to my family, he/she is saying i am unreasonable |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #49 |
54. I had the same problem |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. That worked but |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:40 AM Response to Reply #56 |
58. exactly.... long story. and we did talk to them. i always went to the child.... |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:44 AM Response to Reply #56 |
60. I told him |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:46 AM Response to Reply #60 |
62. that is how we resolved it with the three men in neighborhood. so they all had their guns ready |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. again, i am not advocating getting rid of breed. never have. never will |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:51 PM Response to Reply #34 |
149. I'm sure the family whose baby was mauled to death would find this amusing nt. |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
36. I wish we could ban |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
39. Ban America's Sweetheart breed? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. guns dont kill people, people kill people. so worthless as a person/kid is being mauled. n/t |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #43 |
48. I'm sorry, but I don't follow. nt |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:29 AM Response to Reply #48 |
52. we say it isnt the dogs, it is the owners. but when being mauled by a strong |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:42 AM Response to Reply #52 |
59. True. But also remember that banning guns doesn't actually cut down on the number of guns... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:44 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. i am not and never have advocated banning any breed. my issue is "honesty" in arguing |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:58 AM Response to Reply #61 |
66. I was trying to make the distinction between breeders of "old stock"... |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 10:04 AM Response to Reply #66 |
68. I agree. This would help. |
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Crabby Appleton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
51. Ban bad owners. nt |
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bobd0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:47 AM Response to Reply #51 |
64. I have three and I won't stand for any ban |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
63. Part of the problem is that pit bulls and other "bully" |
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lukasahero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:32 AM Response to Reply #63 |
74. "They can be stubborn, willful and of course, they're incredibly strong." |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #74 |
75. Perfect and thank you. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #74 |
91. Okay, it was meant for a comparison with... |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
65. Probably. Here's the link to the recent Nevada story... |
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IndianaJones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
70. hell yeah they should be banned.nt. |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
71. Maybe you haven't been around here long enough |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:25 AM Response to Original message |
73. How about we ban assholes who want to ban pit bulls? |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
76. Of Course Not. Doing So Would Be Irrational, Ignorant, Extreme And Just Plain Dumb. |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
79. I know many sweet, loving, loyal pit bulls. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #79 |
127. I'm taking care of a neighbor's pit bull next week while he is on vacation |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:59 PM Response to Reply #79 |
150. And a famly in Nevada knows one that mauled a baby to death. |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-19-08 05:54 AM Response to Reply #150 |
156. But *any* dog can do that. Even the gentle, loyal family collie |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
87. Woah... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #87 |
92. Welcome to DU! |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:17 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. Hey flvegan... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
93. Can you pick out a pitbull? Pit Bull Search and Rescue Team, stats for big dogs(ATTS) |
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Puregonzo1188 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
104. How does one ban a breed of dogs? |
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Crazy4sea (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
106. Bad owners.... |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:16 PM Response to Reply #106 |
109. Thanks for posting that. |
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Crazy4sea (47 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:34 PM Response to Reply #109 |
131. You are quite welcome n/t |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
110. Yeah, the vets wanted to kill a 6 week old puppy I found because he "had pitbull in him" |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:23 PM Response to Reply #110 |
112. Indeed. I've been posting stories, info about that also. |
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jxnmsdemguy65 (481 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
113. yes, ban 'em |
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nomaco-10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
137. I JUST HAD A FEMALE PITBULL..... |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
138. A 72 y.o. woman near Seattle was nearly killed by someone's family pet pit bulls last week. |
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RidinMyDonkey (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
142. Don't punish the responsilble dog owners by banning breeds |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:59 PM Response to Reply #142 |
154. i actually thought you would be the first pro pit to say you felt awful for the family whose baby |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
145. Only those wearing lipstick! |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
152. Look, I have a Great Dane/Doberman mix who weighs 115 lbs, |
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