Thanks for the kind words but in my view...
I don't defend pit bulls.
I defend people.
I do so by advocating for responsible dog ownership....
regardless of breed/type.
Yes, I know, and it's too bad. Nobody with sense gives a good doodly squat whether a bassett hound or a miniature poodle or a spaniel or a shi tzu or about 90 percent of most breeds has a "responsible" owner or not, except in the interest of the humane treatment of the dog and not having to pick up dog crap, because in the hands of irresponsible owners, those breeds of dogs pose a limited physical danger to thee and me, little old ladies weeding their gardens, and little kids playing in the yard next door.
But people with eyes in their head and brains to compute DO understand that in the case of certain breeds such as pit bulls, Rottweilers, and presa canarios, irresponsible dog ownership can result in severe maiming and death. It's entirely dependent on the breed.
I understand completely that the mantra is "It's the owner, not the breed!" People who cling to that falsehood contribute zero to the prevention of breed banning. It's too bad, really.
That said, I would still stake my oath that you are neither a predator nor a criminal. A pit bull owner in denial that it's ALL AND ONLY ABOUT THE BREED, yes, but a predator or criminal, no. A good and responsible dog owner whose dogs are lucky to have him as a master, yes. I salute you for that, kanawa.