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spencerpits
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MyPetTherapyDog
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someday
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GinaH
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spencerpits
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| Wow! 100 signatures since my husband and I signed it. I've signed similar online petitions before, but this has got to be the "most popular" (for lack of a better term). Thanks to those who have signed and who have cross-posted. I encourage others to add their signature and cross-post, email, IM, word of mouth, etc to let people know about this. |
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MyPetTherapyDog
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:54 pm Post subject: Some food for thought! |
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Hypothetically Speaking ...
Copyright ©2004 Krista Mifflin
Imagine a conversation between an American businessman, and an Ontario border guard. Just change the name, and see what happens.
"Good afternoon sir, welcome to Ontario. Please state your name and duration of your stay."
"Robert Smith, I'll be here for a week on business."
"I'm sorry sir, you won't be allowed over the border."
"Excuse me?"
"That's correct Mr. Smith. There's currently a ban on all Roberts in Ontario."
"What?!"
"I'm sorry Mr. Smith. The government has decided that all men named Robert are hazardous, and in fact, nothing more than criminals who just haven't been caught yet, and so have issued a legislation prohibitting all Roberts from entering the province, and all existing Roberts have been placed under house arrest."
"That's ridiculous! Who thought up such a stupid law?"
"Our government officials, after they saw that thirty percent of all violent criminals in our prisons have 'Robert' in their name somewhere."
A moment of stunned silence ... "What about children?"
"Well sir, as soon as they turn six years old, they are pulled from the school system, and placed under house arrest. There will be no new children born with the name Robert, unless parents are willing to pay a fine of ten thousand dollars."
"Even if it's a middle or last name?"
"Mr. Smith, all families with the last name Robert or any variation thereof, have been removed to Manitoba. A middle or last name of Robert, sir, is still a Robert."
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Breed banning affects us all.
The term "pit bull" is an umbrella that encompasses at least five different dog breeds: American bulldog, Staffordshire Terrier, American Staffordshire, Bull Terrier, and American Pit Bull Terriers (although, this is not even a "breed" according to the CKC).
Imagine you are looking at banning Retrievers, ALL Retrievers: Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling, Flat-Coated, Curly-Coated, etc. Do you see how quickly bite statistics can be twisted? If we look at it like that, is it any wonder that suddenly Retriever bite incidents far outnumber the incidents of any other single breed? |
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ChronicBlue
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there is only 7978 so far 
it worries me and makes me mad to see these people all over our news wanting to ban pitbulls. 2 months ago out here the politions were saying how that couldnt happen here in bc. now that ottowa is gunning for them, we seem to have hopped on the bandwagon and thats all thats on the news.. one story i found so many arguments i had with it. it made me sick.
A lady in her 40s was walking her carin terrier down the street. when she noticed a pitbull (1. bad owners) running loose. she picked up her carin and try'd to run away. her dog squirmed and managed to get free of her grash and fall right into the pitbulls jaws.so.....(2. i was told never pull on the leash if your dog is being attacked) she starts pulling on here leash. so much that she almost lost feeling in her hand(basilcy adding to the trauma). A neighbours dog a rotwiler heards the comotion and ran out to see and joind in with the pit, tug of waring with the por carin. (3. the rotwilers owner was also neglectful for allowing his dog to get out at will) the next day when interviewed she made little comment about the rotwiler, and put all her focus on the evil rabid pitbull running the streets wild. going on to talk of how they are the ak-47 of the dog world just waiting to go off and kill.... come to think of it. i have not heared of a pitbull related death in canada yet. people trying to ban pitbulls, with the way they conduct their debates/arguments talk more and more like politicians, pushing false truths on those weak enough to believe it.
I love rotwilers but it makes me mad that they didnt even say anyhting of them being aggressive. 4 years ago here in canada everyone was against them, and they did actually kill some people. now no one cares. as long as they can ban pitbulls. in 60 years what will we be left with? I like all dogs but little lap dogs are not my cup of tea. is that all we will be allowed? toy breeds? what about cattle dogs that nip at heels? might they go 2 far?
its so sad when everything has to be regulated because of the lack so many people have for common sense. owners/and ban lobbyists need to educate them selves.
kinda ranted im just a lil mad, sry.
I just can't see how they can ask people to give up their life long family member because they chose to ban them after being with the family so many years. just because some people dont know how to train/care for their dogs. Why not ban guns? oh soem cops use guns... I saw a drug dog on tv that was a pitbull... i guess some cops use pitbulls as well. so many double standards i want to live in the forest like a hermit when i grow up |
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spencerpits
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Location: Chattanooga, TN
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| Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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| ChronicBlue wrote: |
| there is only 7978 so far |
8107 and growing (was 8098 when I started to write this)
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| I love rotwilers but it makes me mad that they didnt even say anyhting of them being aggressive. 4 years ago here in canada everyone was against them, and they did actually kill some people. now no one cares. as long as they can ban pitbulls. in 60 years what will we be left with? I like all dogs but little lap dogs are not my cup of tea. is that all we will be allowed? toy breeds? what about cattle dogs that nip at heels? might they go 2 far? |
Here is an article I found online. It is from a local online paper. The story was from 2001:
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City Animal Services Director Paul Miller will convene a task force to study what to do about dangerous dogs in Chattanooga.
He said the task force should be back to the City Council with recommendations in 90-120 days.
City Judge Walter Williams first brought up the dangerous dog issue in a recent appearance before the council.
He said Monday afternoon that he has been getting numerous cases involving pit bulls. “In the last two months there have been at least 40 cases involving pit bulls,” he said.
Judge Williams said one owner on Spears Avenue has five pit bulls, and “that’s where the houses are so close you can pass sugar in the rain without it getting wet.”
He said of the pit bulls, “That breed keeps coming up in court. It used to be rotweillers.” He said he has never had a case involving a German shepherd.
Judge Williams said, “I suggest we load up all the pit bulls and drop them on Afghanistan.”
Mr. Miller said his department is notified of “about one dog bite a day.” He said, “It’s been several years since we had a severe attack, but the odds are that it’s going to happen.”
He cautioned on passing an ordinance putting a set limit on how many dogs a person can own. He said that may lead to owners hiding animals and the dogs not getting their shots. He said the situation can often be handled with existing laws such as those involving shot requirements and public nuisance.
Councilman Leamon Pierce said he was leary of “just passing another law” on the issue. He said, “First we are talking about taking away the dog’s bark and now the bite.” The council is also discussing a new noise ordinance, including a section on barking dogs. |
Lets just say, I never liked Judge Williams before I read this. As a matter of fact, I don't think anyone in Chattanooga liked him. But to say, "it used to be rotweillers...load up all the pitbulls and drop them on Afghanistan." He is just plain stupid. Of course, this is the same man who had numerous charges against him alleging improper sentances. If he didn't treat people fairly, who could expect him to be fair when it comes to dogs? |
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