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We have the studies that give the pit bull kill and maiming rate.

We also know that part of the strategy of Obama’s side is to create the idea that we don’t even know what a pit bull is, that is is some kind of mythical creature the dog bite studies is creating.

And you'll notice those studies use 'pit bull' with a lower case. There is a Pit Bull, the American Pit Bull. The American Pit Bull is a problem. However, when the term 'pit bull' is used, you have no idea what other breeds are included. Lower-case 'pit bulls' account for about 60% of dog bite deaths.

Which of the breeds listed in my post above are included in the studies on 'pit bull' deaths in addition to the American Pit Bull?

Hint: They never tell you.

I've Googled three different sources. All of the contradict my statement that the American Staffordshire Terrier is not a pit bull.

However, the ASPCA says that only the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier are pit bulls.

Chako.org says that the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire terrier are pit bulls.

My county has a long list of breeds, ending with "any other breed or mixed-breed with a square shaped head or bulky body type."

Wikipedia (yes, the unreliable W), says that "The general public and news media consider a "pit bull" as one of several breeds including the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier." The photo shown is and American Pit Bull Terrier. W also says "any dog that is mixed with a "bully breed"[may also be called a "pit bull" including those that are descended from the English Bulldog, French Bulldog and Boston Terrier."

So . . . I didn't create the idea that we don't know what a lower-case pit bull is. Two weeks ago, I was "let's address the pit bull problem."

Now I'm, let's address the pit bull problem . . . but what, exactly, is a pit bull? Do you distinguish it by breed or by physical characteristics?