I was raised on a farm and am always careful with animals - pet, wild or stock. My yard is fenced, Diesel doesn’t get walked without a strong harness and leash, and he is trained with a special “pinch” collar. He is neutered and attends puppy class.
I have had many dogs over the years and the two pit bulls in the family are by far the best family dogs we have ever had. We did take the time to research the breed, we know other Pit owners and the dogs, and we have a house and yard of appropriate size for a large dog. i grew up on a cattle ranch with lots of animals and am used to varied animal temperments. As I said before, Pits are not for everyone.
Years back when I was teaching group obedience classes we had several pits (and Am Staffs) come thru classes. Never had a problem with any of them, except they tended to be a little lazy. They were all sweet. Of course back then, we didn’t know we were supposed to be terrified, since the media had not told us to do that yet. Back then it was rotties and dobies (and we did have one rottie come thru class who would growl at other dogs).
Personally, I have met more dals and chows with rotten temperments than any of the so called *protection breeds*. Oh, and cockers. Fortunately they are very small, but they can tend to be quite snappy. Incorrect temperament of course, but lots of the pet cockers out there had very ugly temperaments.