Actually, this is typical of virtually everyone who has a child or dog who damages/harms/does other bad things. Most of the pit bull type dogs (there are several breeds which fall under this category and MANY mixed or randomly bred dogs who would be called pit bulls) I have encountered were friendly and easy going. I will agree that this type of dog can do massive damage if it wants to, but so can other large, strong breeds. The biggest problem is that a certain segment of society has decided that a big mean looking pitbull is a badge of honor, and they not only try to find the dog with the ugliest temperament they can, but they encourage bad behavior. How many pit bulls have you actually been around? How many have tried to bite you?
They are more likely to bite, more likely to inflict severe injury if they bite, less likely to stop biting before the kill; and MORE likely to be owned by a “certain segment of society”.
And I have known dozens of Pitbulls, dated a woman whose brother had one (truly a sweet and lovely dog). Five Pittbulls attacked me that I can recall off the top of my head. Two wound up dead. The other three wouldn't get close enough, I wasn't armed with a ranged weapon, or the owner was there saying “They won't bite!” (the wife)and “why are you attacking my dog? How would you like it if I attacked you?” (the husband); my brother and I were walking on the other side of the street when their dogs crossed the street to attack us.
“a certain segment of society” indeed.
Good post!!