They are trying to compensate for something they themselves lack. Sort of like "instant tough guy" in a can. As another freeper pointed out, it's "Hey everybody, look at me! I'm at badass!"
I have been thinking about the owners of these dogs lately.
And other “pit bull apologists” that attack and call names and insult and threaten on social media those who question the need for someone to own as a pet animals that have been bred to attack, maul, and kill without warning.
I have tentatively come to the opinion that it is at least partially supernatural, that these persons are under evil influence, and at some level, love bloodlust and death. I see no other reasonable explanation at this time.
I - and others of similar opinions on these dogs - when speaking out, then become the subject of personal attack and insult for holding these opinions.
So, I have begun praying for these persons. And for the victims of their animals’ attacks. And that a gracious and loving God will protect the victims and heal them, and change the hearts and minds of these persons who believe that the life of an animal is of more value than that of a human.