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"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.

"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 trainers always say that. It's good business...a great way to take financial advantage of tragedy. I'd be interested to see if any one of these "experts" who blame bad training can back up their assertion with empirical evidence.

How do you go in after a mauling like this and assess the training given the dog after the fact? You don't! Nearly everyone you could possibly interview regarding the training of the dog after such a attack would have an agenda.

Unless you have first-hand knowledge of the training that dog's received, you can't make such a statement with any credibility.

To make such a sweeping statement about all such attacks is laughable. The only people who would give that comment a moment's consideration are nitwits and those who own and/or love the breed in question.