The same was said of Rotweillers fifteen years ago, and of Dobermans ten years before that. Oddly enough, twenty years ago this "attacking Pit Bull" phenomena was completely absent, even though they have long been favored as a tenacious fighting dog.
I have the same feelings towards rotillers and dobermans, I see no need for someone to have this type of dog when they live on a 1/2 acre lot in a suburb. It is because of irresponsible pet owners that I don’t walk around town anymore