Prelude: Animal activists against breed specific legislation are protecting the dog fighters' right to breed as many pit bulls as they like-and they do. Dog fighters would care less about felony dog fighting laws, and in fact is laughed at.   Fact is, dog fighting IS on the rise (due to the economy and increase in gang activities) and pit bull regulation is the most efficient means of curtailing this. Though many argue other dogs can be used in dog fighting, although this is true, no other breed but pit bulls FIGHT TO THE DEATH and this is exactly what dog fighting enthusiasts across America want to see. Dog fighters only use pit bulls due to this.  Glorification of Vick is also giving rise to dog fighting-he's been awarded a "Courage" award, which tells young people if you fight dogs you come out prosperous and admired like Vick.

Municipalities for example should have that right (if they choose) to have strict regulation about breeding pit bulls due to the escalation with dog fighting ventures - pit bulls need to be seen as they really are: A powerful cash crop to countless dog fighters, thugs and gangs across this country, therefore, should be regulated as we would a narcotic.  As the law stands, anybody can breed as many pit bulls as they like which keeps dog fighters supplied with the tools of their cruel trade and has links to organized crime, gang activities and narcotic/weapons exchanges at such rings.

HUMAN victims as well; here the victims' voices of dog bites:

http://www.dogsbite.org/index.php

There are many dog bite attorneys specializing in dog bites alone all across this nation, dog bites are so common-and they all report specific breeds the MAIN CAUSE-meet Kenneth Phillips, Esquire-dog bite attorney.

http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/meet_kmp.htm

PLEASE WRITE AND SPONSOR/CO-SPONSOR A DANGEROUS DOG BILL LIKE FLORIDA JUST FILED (FL HB 564-dangerous dogs) FOR THE SAFETY OF HAWAIIAN CITIZENS. 
Please see:

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0543__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0543&Session=2010

There is nothing in the United States Constitution that prohibits discrimination against breeds of dogs. Please keep in mind these are dogs and under the jurisdiction of agricultural laws.  Animals deemed dangerous are banned in local municipalities all the time, such as lions, tigers, etc. so dogs do not have such US Constitutional rights. State laws HAVE THAT RIGHT to not restrict dangerous dog legislation.   In fact, insurance statistics and major dog fighting attorneys all testify that certain breeds are mostly responsible for maiming-and in some cases-killing children and the elderly, costing billions of dollars every year.

Dog fighting is also on the rise: By restricting breeds, such as pit bulls (as determined by any municipality of which breed is mostly the problem), is a powerful intervention to fight this vice which funds gang activities and is where illegal narcotics and weapons are exchanged for crimes of violence.  Miami Dade, FL has had a pit bull restriction since 1979-and it's a fact that dog fighting is VERY RARE there.

*Dangerous dog legislation protects the dogs as much as it does human beings!* - due to no dangerous dog laws--dog fighters currently can have as many pit bulls as they like-it's their cash crop; they in fact are bred like chickens.

http://www.insure.com/articles/homeinsurance/dog-owners.html

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), dog-bite claims account for one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claims, costing insurers about $387.2 million in 2008, up 8.7 percent from the previous year.

Dog bite primer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that dogs bite 4.7 million people annually, resulting in 800,000 injuries that require emergency medical attention. Almost half of them are children.

The average cost of a dog-bite insurance claim was $24, 461 in 2008, according to III.

According to III, dog bite claims cost insurers about $387.2 million in 2008, up by 8.7 percent from the previous year.

Dog owners in 33 states and the District of Columbia are legally liable for deaths or injuries caused by their dogs. Pennsylvania and Michigan have laws that prohibit insurers from canceling or denying coverage to owners of specific breeds, according to III.

While there might not be an industry-wide "blacklist" of breeds, it's best to check with your agent before you buy certain dog breeds. According to the Lester Kalmanson Agency Inc. — which sells liability insurance to owners of dogs commonly identified as "dangerous breeds" — the list could include:

Pit bulls are TOP OF THE LIST in every case!

Some home insurers have lists of breeds and crossbreeds they will not insure; other insurers consider such breeds on a case-by-case basis, or charge more for certain "biting" breeds such as pit bulls. Some home insurers require dog owners to sign liability waivers for dog bites.
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Recently , the U.S. Marine Corps recently issued an order banning pit bulls,
Rottweilers and wolf-hybrid breeds and mixes on its bases, including
Camp Pendleton and Miramar Marine Corps Air Station by October 2012.
The Marine Corps said it made the decision, after reviewing statistics
on its bases and national numbers, to ensure the continued health and
safety of base residents.

Please read article why dangerous dog legislation makes sense:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/27/pit-bulls-responsible-disproportionate-number-atta/

Parents generally place their children with baby sitters assuming the
caregiver’s home is safe.

That is probably what the parents of 16-month old Destiny Marie Knox
of New Albany, Miss., thought before Destiny was killed last month by
the baby sitter’s pit bull. That attack was the nation’s third fatal
mauling of a young child by a pit bull in a two-week period. All three
children were in a baby sitter’s care.

Perhaps you have heard people say: “Our pit bull is the friendliest
dog a family can have.”

Well, it seems that families in greatest danger of pit bull attacks
are those with infants or very young children.

The breed that developed into pit bulls was first bred in England,
Ireland and Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries. The initial
purpose was to breed a very strong dog for herding cattle. As time
went on, the strongest such dogs were bred for aggression and for the
sport of dog fighting. To this day, pit bulls are the dog of choice
for dog fighting. Dog fighting is illegal in Europe, the United States
and many other countries, but it continues to take place.

Pit bull-type dogs only represent 2 percent of the dogs in the United
States. However, of the number of people killed by dogs in the United
States, the vast majority have been attacked by pit bulls and pit
bull-type dogs. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
estimates that 2 percent of our population have experienced a dog
bite. The vast majority of such bites are minor and only one out of
six receive any type of medical attention, according to the CDC. Pit
bull bites are, however, unique as virtually all such bites require
medical attention. Pit bulls are also unique in their manner of
attack. Other dogs target the victim’s hands, arms or legs. Pit bulls
tend to initially target the victim’s face, especially in the case of
infants and small children.

Almost 500 towns and cities in the United States, including Denver and
San Francisco, have adopted some type of breed specific regulations.
The state of Ohio has declared the pit bull breed “vicious” and
requires owners to carry $100,000 in liability insurance, securely
constrain the dog when on the owner’s property and use a chain-link
leash when off property.

The U.S. military has taken the strongest stance of all regarding pit
bulls. The Army, Air Force and Marines have banned pit bull type-dogs
from all military facilities, both here and overseas. Some Navy
facilities have taken similar steps. They also prohibit visitors
bringing such dogs on these facilities. The Marine Corps bans pit
bulls, Rottweilers, wolf hybrids and their mixes because, as stated by
Col. Richard P. Flatau Jr., “These specific breeds present an
unreasonable risk to the health and safety of our residents and are
therefore prohibited.” Now, the Marines are not only very brave, they
are also very smart.

Deaths caused by auto malfunctioning, such as recently occurred in San
Diego County, are rare, as is death by dog bite. But, if it became
known that the vast majority of such auto malfunctioning deaths
occurred in a model that represented only 2 percent of autos, then I
would expect that few people would consider owning such cars. Pit
bull-type dogs are only 2 percent of the dog population but
consistently – year after year – they cause the vast majority of dog
bite/attack deaths. From an insurance actuarial viewpoint, this ratio
is off the charts.


PIT BULLS ARE MOSTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN GETTING MAULED REQUIRING SURGERY

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/768875-media

Also read from a dog bite attorney, whose practice is exclusively dog
bites (all of them agree pit bulls are the #1 offenders!)

http://www.northcarolinainjurylawyerblog.com/personal_injury/animal_and_dog_bites/

Young children are especially vulnerable to dog bite injuries. Because
young kids are smaller and shorter than adults, they are more likely
to sustain neck and head injuries during a dog attack. According to
research published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery, a large number of dog attacks happen during the summer. One
reason for this could be that kids are out of school and are spending
more time outdoors where dogs may also be playing. Dogs may also
become more easily irritated when the weather is hot.

The study reported that areas of the neck and the head that dogs are
most likely to bite include the:

• Cheeks
• Lips
• Ears
• Nose

Pit bulls were the dogs most likely to cause facial injuries during
dog attacks. 64% of young children that sustained neck or head
injuries sustained injuries in more than one area.

Thank you for your time and reading.
Sincerely