Reply #16: Maybe it is because some assholes (5% or so) in the projects specifically

[Lucky Luciano]

train their dogs to be vicious. They even kidnap people's dogs to be used as bait against their fighters. Recently, in my neighborhood, some people's dogs were stolen when they tied their dog up outside while going into a deli. Also, some pits were recently stolen from an animal shelter - I am pretty sure they would be used for fighting. I know a person in put rescue that has dealt with these shitfucks too often.

Dog fighting convictions should be 20 years of mandatory lock up with no parole.