Pit Bull Stops Abduction Attempt

The Grand Rapids Press ^ | April 09, 2009 | John Tunison

[BykrBayb]

You must be famous.

[kanawa]

Thanks for the reply.
I try to keep in mind that everyones’ situation isn't the same mine.
I don't see the same things in my neighborhood that others might be seeing.
Others might be subject to dangers from “urban” owners
or from “rural” owners with which I really don't have much experience.

I think, though, it is important to have solutions for any individual situations
that are consistent with conservative principles.
Emphasis has to be placed on individual responsibility and accountability.
Folks have the right to enjoy their property, in this case dogs,
but their enjoyment must not be at the expense of others’ right
to reasonable enjoyment of their property or ability to safely walk the streets.

Shotgun approaches, solutions that punish the law-abiding responsible owner
as well as the unlawful irresponsible owner
aren't consistent with conservative principles in my view.

A statist solution would be based on the principle
that the people can't be trusted to behave responsibly
and therefore in the name of the greater good, all must be denied freedom
and control of their lives ceded to the wise men of government.

Safety is very important but it can not supplant freedom,
individual responsibility and accountability as the basis of a healthy society.

What can be done then?
I'd like to attempt to answer that but I've some things that must be done.
I'll try and get back to you later with some ideas.

[RDTF]

good boy!