Seijun Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Umm.. At least the guy doesn't think they should be banned, that's a plus... [url]http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Columnists/Calgary/Michael_Platt/2004/10/07/658629.html[/url] ~Seij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__crazy_canine__ Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Well, as much as Id like to change that guys mind Im glad hes giving his side a different view on things. Who knows it might do some good hearing someone from their side of things and think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__crazy_canine__ Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Heh, me and Sasha posted at the same time... yup I agree with ya, it might do some good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__crazy_canine__ Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 [quote name='sashagirl']Hey... Stop doing that!!! :lol:[/quote] :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seijun Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 I'm not saying it isn't a good article, just struck me as odd the way he started out. One minute he seems to be bashing pits, but then the next he supports them. Just a bit strange, that's all. I'm glad he doesn't want them banned though. ~Seij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__crazy_canine__ Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I think he made his stance very clear. He doesnt like pits. Never switches sides at all IMO. He doesnt like pits but he doesnt support BSL and I think thats something most people arent used to hearing so maybe thats why it kinda confused you? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I think he is a journalist who sees the story from both angles. Extremely rare! He himself hates the breed; thats obvious but yet he is encouraging readers to keep an open mind which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMom Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I still can't figure out if his breed maligning is just satire and/or an attention getting ploy. In a way it's good because he is drawing in the BSL supporters, and then telling them why they are wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 [quote name='"Dog Lover"']Wow...that is such a WEIRD article. I've never read one where the journalist HATES Pit Bulls with a passion, but does not support their banning. He did stand up for responsible owners. I just didn't like his Pit Bull bashing through out the article. :-? [quote]Little more than a four-legged testosterone boost for the machismo-challenged folks -- who'd be better off seeking help from Pfizer Inc. -- pit bulls are a loathsome, ugly breed, loved mainly by those with serious self-confidence issues.[/img] His descriptions of Pit Bulls DID make my skin crawl. :( Has he met a real Pit Bull? They have the CUTEST grins...but then again maybe I'm bias. :wink:[/quote] which is why I responded. I respect this guy, for having his own personal opinnion (altho I dont agree with it) but still showing the fallacy of banning laws. Michael, thank you. While I dont agree with your opinion that Pit's are horrible, ugly or loathsome, I thank you for this article. It was written with reality in check. You dont have to like Pit's or think they're beautiful, or want one. I respect your opinion. I also respect that fact that you realize, although you dont seem to like Pit's, that banning the breed is not the answer. And you are SOOOO correct that the low-lifes in the world, and the people who dont know how to raise or train a dog, will simply get another one if this one is banned. I dont own a Pit Bull, and never have. But I am totally against banning for any breed, for many reasons. As you pointed out, it all comes down to the owners, and the amount of time/energy you want to put into the dog. If you dont want to put in the time/energy, dont get a dog. I have a Lab Mix. Touted as "good with children". NOT. She doesnt like small children and she is not real good with strangers either. I am an experienced dog owner, I know her strengths AND her limitations. She is not allowed offleash around small children, or strangers. She is not allowed offlleash at ALL... Owners need to be made to take responsibility for what their dogs do. It's as simple as that. Katy Courtney Illinois, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Interesting article. [quote]If a bad driver crashes his truck, we don't try to ban Fords -- we punish the idiot behind the wheel. And so it should be with dogs driven to bite by terrible owners. [/quote] I really like this analagy and have used something similar myself in the past. To me it's just so simple and I really have a hard time understanding why some people just don't get it. Car accidents are probably the number one cause of unnatural deaths, however cars aren't banned. We have laws in place that force people to drive in a responsible manner. Dog ownership should be no different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Great article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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