I have a pitbull and he is like a big puppy. To some, they are canine killers that should be banned. University of Maine. ...The issue whether pitbulls should be banned has been prominent in the media in recent weeks since poor Ayen Chol was brutally attacked. Yes they should be banned -along with several other breeds – and quietly allowed to die out. Pit Bulls are Affectionate Companions While more Pit Bulls bit someone, they weren’t more likely to bite someone. And although the media focuses on the negative aspects, in reality they can be awesome pets for the smart owner. Here are six reasons why: 1. Maulings, maimings, dismemberments and fatalities all diminish significantly in every jurisdiction where a pit bull ban is imposed. In the letter to the editorial ‘these dogs are guns without a safety catch’ published in the Herald sun, on the 19/08/11, by Leanne Pelen contends that pitbulls are vicious, savage, dangerous animals that need to be banned by the government. Arguments for pit-bull should be banned People generally want Pit Bulls and other Bully breeds banned for 2 main reasons: 1. Discover the top five reasons pit bulls are misunderstood below, then help debunk these myths by telling your family, friends, and social media followers the real truth about pit bulls. Opinion: Pit bulls should be banned. Jan 17, 2017. Pit bulls, like these in Oxford, Mississippi, arouse strong passions. Dog owner Kate Lindsey, 34, said she is not sure there should be a ban on pit bulls, but that more regulations would be a good thing. With this being said, they would be better able to create damage if there were to ever be an attack. With out pit bulls, there are less dogs with these abilities and owners would have to resort to getting a different breed. They obviously can't be trusted with babies I am doing a paper on the counter arguement, and i really dont have any ideas why they should be because i personally like them and dont think there is anything wrong with them, except for how some are trained. Author of the article: 533 The Libertarian Republic Pit Bulls should be banned. Of course not. There is no civilized reason why they should have ever been selectively bred in the first place, they are nothing but vicious "killing machines," and they should be constitutionally banned at the federal level. 99% of issues that arise with pit bulls have to do with owners who are idiots. Between 2005 and 2015, 360 Americans were killed by canines — and pit bulls were involved in 64 percent of the fatal attacks, according to DogsBite.org. 10 Reasons Pit Bulls Should Be Banned The truth about this ferocious breed. They're not even cute. To others, they are victims of prejudice and misunderstanding. You need more convincing? 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