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"Banning certain breeds of dogs is not the answer. Just as banning guns is not the answer. These dogs would not kill if they were owned by people who were responsible."

Really? Am I and/or my little children in danger of some gun determining on its own to attack and kill my child, without the aid of a shooter. Have guns changed since I bought my last? Have I missed the moment at which they suddenly grew legs and were able to propel themselves into position to fire on people without warning?

Last time I checked there wasn't a single gun on earth that could determine on its own to attack and kill someone without the manipulation of a person.

When guns start randomly wandering into driveways and shooting little kids while they're in the arms of their mothers, I'll entertain such ridiculous comparisons.

Until then, find someone with a brain to write your next post.

Until then, find someone with a brain to write your next post.

Wow, personal insults.. how very, um, ... oh nevermind.

My point is, people aren't generally hurt by guns that are owned by responsible people. People that know how to use them, secure them, keep them away from people that don't need to have access to them, etc.

Same with these dogs. People who understand RESPONSIBLE dog ownership and know the damage that these dogs can do and properly train these dogs, don't generally have dogs that hurt people.

Yes, the dog "made the decision" to attack and the dog that attacked needs to be destroyed, the owner held responsible.

I don't think you can blame every dog of that breed, just as you can't blame every person of a particular race based on the actions of some.

Please refrain from your personal attacks. It makes you appear like you belong on DU.

"Last time I checked there wasn't a single gun on earth that could determine on its own to attack and kill someone without the manipulation of a person."

You are correct. However, almost every gun accident is the result of some kind of neglect or lack of training. Sadly, the same is true with dog bites. Dog owners are held responsible just as irresponsible drivers, compact cars (strap your kid in a Geo and he is in more danger than being in a room full of rottweilers) or swimming pool owners, both of which cause many, many, many more deaths than dog bites in every community (about 50 deaths from drowning in Tucson over the last 10 years...dog bite deaths in tucson...never heard of any). A lot of folks are uncomfortable owning guns so they own a GSD or rott for personal protection (a scary concept to you perhaps). Too bad there are no statistics readily available on how many crimes have been deterred or deaths avoided.

Before accusing others of turning off their brains I strongly suggest you take personal inventory of any areas in your own life which could be potential safety hazards...maybe you use a fork in the toaster...drink pepsi next to the computer...leave water boiling on the stove....take an occasional sip of wine (you might become an alcholic!) ...own a swimming pool (fill it in pronto)....ride a bike etc. Good luck.