Some psychology as to why pit bull owners come up with their drivel to defend their vicious pets.
How come pit bull owners say, "My dog might lick you to death." To understand the experience of owning a negatively perceived dog, Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy did a study on pit bull owners. Researchers found that owners of out-law dog breeds directly feel the stigma targeted at their breed and resort to various tactics to lessen it. One of the tactics included attempts to counterbalance the pit bull's menacing appearance and physical power with overwhelming "affectionate" behavior, such as: "My dog might lick you to deathFrom dogsbite.org
Pop psychology to be sure, but probably more than a little true.
I feel bad that the woman died but not that she was stupid to keep such a dog after having previous encounters.
You can’t fix stupid!