Valid question. Let me answer. The majority of the dogs who have been deemed "pitbulls" have more muscle than most other breeds. In addition, these dogs also have a "locking" jaw. So, 1. When a piece of shit human decides to raise a fighting dog, "a pitbull" is the way to go because their muscle mass can be built up more so than other dogs. and 2. These dogs are incredibly more dangerous because their jaws have the ability to lock. Add these two things together and you have a very volatile dog with the ability to, yes, kill.
Here's where it gets interesting (or not, depending on your level of intelligence). A dog has no chance in life other than what it's owner/breeder gives it. If all that dog is offered is abuse, neglect, threats, attacks, fights, etc then that is what the dog's life will consist of. If a dog (mind you, ANY dog, not just "pitbull" breeds) is raised ethically and morally correct, with food in it's dish, water accompanying it, never is hit or abused, that dog will live it's life in such a way.
Humans. We are a different story. Our parents can raise us any way they'd like but luckily for us (and unluckily in many, many cases) we have the cognitive ability, the emotional capacity to decide who we want to be. Do we want to be a good person, a God-fearing person, a murderer, an animal abuser? We are responsible for who we become, no one else- not your parents, your friends, your family, your enemies. Because of this responsibility, we also take on that burden to pass it along to the animals in our lives.
To answer the question above: I'm not disputing the fact that these animal attacks are coming mostly from "pitbulls." What I'm disputing is that these dogs have been RAISED to behave this way. They know nothing but this behavior. Should aggressive dogs be put to sleep? I think it's a case-by-case basis and yes, some should be. Should they all be deemed "pitbulls"? NO. Should "pitbulls" be banned?
I'll answer with a question: Can all idiots be banned?
I digress. I'm only one person in a world full of lovers, haters, fighters and criers. I can only do so much but I hope that my efforts make a difference somewhere. Maybe not with you, maybe you won't think twice the next time a "pitbull" mauls a child or maybe you will. Maybe this will make you realize that seeing isn't always believing. There is always more behind everything, behind actions and behaviors, behind thoughts and beliefs.
And let's face it... I have a REALLY, REALLY aggressive "pitbull". In fact, one time, she sneezed on me.
