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To: BJungNan
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.

"We believe that with better enforcement of current legislation and better pet owner education most of these attacks can be prevented."

It was this statement, that you agreed with, that has been the basis for your proposed alternate solutions.
You have not spoken at all to the need for "better enforcement of existing legislation".
Why is that?
You propose additional legislation.
Your ideas so far only focus on the educational aspect of the recommendation.
They are breed/type specific, they would do nothing to prevent attacks by other breeds.
You have stated...

We have a problem in this city with Pitbulls - actually a problem with loose dogs and kids owning them because they think it is tough.

Which indicates to me that your problem is not breed/type specific.
What I would ask you is, do you believe your 3 recommendations would have any affect on your cities particular problem?

If there is a problem with loose dogs, does your city not have the manpower or the will to enforce what I am assuming are its pre-existing laws against free roaming dogs?
Does your city not already have licensing requirements for dogs and if so are the "kids owning them because they think it is tough" in compliance?

384 posted on 06/02/2006 5:17:18 AM PDT by kanawa
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387 posted on 06/02/2006 6:47:06 AM PDT by kanawa
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