Article: Dog fight over pit bulls Pit bull ban would punish good owners

I am opposed to enacting breed-specific legislation. I do not own a pit bull or bull breed, never have and am not likely to own one. This decision was not made because I dislike the bull breeds, but because I choose to share my life with standard poodles. The odds that poodles will be banned are slim to none. I have no personal axe to grind. So, why does this issue raise my hackles? As a dog lover and someone who has worked with dogs for over 25 years, I feel that I must speak out. Enacting breed-specific legislation will not solve the problem of vicious dogs. It will, however, punish good dogs and their owners for the actions of a few. Call me crazy, but this sounds like the doggy version ...

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