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I answered you point-by-point and you commenced with an insult ... and then once again ignored the totally valid issues raised within my posts # 314 & 338 (among many others) and, as per usual failed to address the fact that there's clearly no accepted/binding (or possible) definition as to what exactly constitutes a 'pit bull' type dog.

Unlike my post #314, wherein recognized experts outline the problem & offer concrete recommendations as to what they believe will (general education coupled with specific case enforcement) & won't mitigate it ('breed ban' laws), you've once more offered up rambling, philosophical (as opposed to fact and/or solution based) advocacy for PETA's hysteria & ignorance driven 'kill 'em all & then announce what we next want banned' position.

As for "gameness" even this cat-owner is quite familiar with the term/concept.
However, I also well know that numerous - so far - unbanned true, recognized breeds with a like general reputation for attacks possess it as well & I'd gladly put my money on a Rottweiler or, especially, an Akita in any scrap with one of your imagined universal 'devil dogs'.

Given the minuscule number of dogs of any breed/type which ever attack humans, your drunk driver analogy is incredibly weak:
Much like stating that every man/woman is a potential rapist/prostitute merely because they have the necessary equipment - which similarly ignores positive socialization (as with dogs) and a host of other factors.

I answered you point-by-point and you commenced with an insult ...

I'm not going to go back and re-read every post but if you feel you were insulted, then you have my apology.

The conversation has gotten a bit to heated for FR standards and for my part in that I also apologize. We should stick to the issues.

On the issue of Pitbulls and the need for(or no need of) restriction on these dogs in residential neighborhoods, it is unfortunate we could not come up with a solution.

I remain steadfast in my opinion that these dogs have no place in residential neighborhoods. At the least, pitbull owners should
1)Be required to take a training course to demonstrate they are competant to own a pitbull
2). Post a sizable bond or show proof of insurance to cover any attack
3). The cost of any training courses must be paid for by dog owners.

If you have another suggestion, I am calmly and politely waiting for it.