"The numbers of Pit Bulls dying in the shelters should outrage the fanciers. Instead they fight every regulation like the abortion lobby and come on sites like this one, spread lies and insult victims. "
Responsible pit bull owners ARE outraged. A lot of people I know are the ones having to euthanize these dogs. We are well aware of the problem, and we are working our butts off to fix it. The bigger problem, though, is that the ones that aren't responsible, don't care, and don't do anything are the same ones that created and perpetuate the problem, so go figure. And for this reason, I agree with you that these dogs shouldn't be as populous. They are not good for anyone who doesn't really know dogs, as no large, strong dog is.
As for the comment about the cougar killing for survival and pit bulls killing for "fun", well that's not true, either. Cats, big or small, along with dolphins, chimps, and many other animals, are known to kill for entertainment. It is all over the place in nature.
Pit bulls were bred by PEOPLE to fight other dogs. Even so, after many years of breeding fighting dogs together, these idiots still have to train their dogs to fight. Not saying they aren't more dog aggressive than other breeds, but for them to fight the way they do requires lots of training, and breeding "winning" dogs together doesn't seem to produce "winning" pups. Genetics plays a much smaller role than most would think. Otherwise there would be no need for treadmills, springpoles, and bait animals, especially after so long.
Well now you finally made a sensible post. What is the solution ?
I disagree about the cougars though. They may come into town and predate on a dog or even snatch a mountain biker now and then. Even when they frequent human communties they stealthily perform their predation and leave.
You don't hear about the off-territory, attack multiple victims then get dispatched by law enforcement incidents like with the Pits.
As a "Dog Expert" I'd like your opinion on his case. Why did the dogs feel compelled to chase the kids into the school when they were out of their territory?
http://www.nbc4.tv/video/9356952/detail.html
There is no logical explanation as to why they chased the kids into the school and later turned on police. Not fear, not territorial issue. I believe they were having 'FUN'. Other animals don't do this.