Reply #91: I have repeatedly said that problem dogs MUST be put down.

[Cyndee_Lou_Who]

No question. And, in cases where abuse, neglect and cruelty have factored into the equation - throw the book at the assholes. No doubt.

I have seen harsh generalizations on DU in the past day making blanket statements calling "every damn one of them." monsters, harsh criticism of owners of well-behaved dogs and a general idea that it's OK to buy into the media hype on this topic. That's what it is, ya know.... media hype.

I apologize if I came at you hard, I feel very passionately about this topic, which is clear. But, I also am surprised and appalled that some DUers would support breed-specific legislation. It should never be OK to take away the rights of law-abiding citizens.

I understand now that you may not be one of them who would support the legislation - and I hope you'd look at the facts with an open-mind rather than a poor experience with a neighbor's dog.