Posted on 04/20/2013 2:32:10 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Pit bulls might have a reputation among some as rough, gruff dogs from tough neighborhoods.
But the breed’s advocates are fiercely loyal and quick to fight back against their bad rap sheet—as Rep. Rodney Moore, a Democrat from Mecklenburg County, found out this week. Moore, a small-business consultant who has owned pit bulls, introduced a bill Tuesday that would require anyone taking ownership of the much-maligned dogs to submit to a criminal background check. The proposal also targets Rottweilers, mastiffs, chows, Perro de Presa Canarios and any “wolf hybrids.” …
The bill, which was co-sponsored by Rep. Larry Pittman, a Republican from Cabarrus County, was quickly sent to the House Rules committee where it is expected to be quietly euthanized. But news of the proposal had already raced across the Internet. Reaction was swift and biting. …
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Parody?
I think we should require periodic mental check-ups of all legislators - state and Federal.
Love it.... from the article:
“Here’s what they should do,” suggested John Emerson, a Durham retiree and the owner of Gracie, a 12-year-old half pit bull and a longtime sidekick. “Anybody who thinks there should be legislation to suppress breeds should have to go through a four-hour training course to suppress their emotions.”
Mandatory drug tests for ANYONE holding public office at the local, state and federal levels...if companies can drug test employees; then the same should apply here.
I'll settle for a simple IQ test when they announce their candidacies.
Bwahaha!
My veterinary practice started seeing a lot of German Shepherd puppies this winter... right about the same time firearms prices went through the roof. Funny.
Lib vet I spoke to a few weeks ago doesn’t like the temperment of the breed, but is getting one anyway. I don’t think she’s pro-gun.
Mandatory drug tests for ANYONE holding public office at the local, state and federal levels...if companies can drug test employees; then the same should apply here.
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