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GA: Debate over pitbulls in Middle GA

Discussion in 'Laws & Legislation' started by Vicki, Jun 28, 2013.

  1. Vicki

    Vicki Administrator Staff Member

    Fri., June 28, 2013 6:57pm (EDT)

    Debate over pitbulls in Middle Ga.
    By Leah Fleming
    Updated: 5 hours ago

    Macon, Ga. —Pitbull dog attacks have dominated the headlines in middle Georgia lately. Over the last four months there have been as many attacks.

    The dog attacks have led many people to question if the breed should be legally owned. Are pitbulls truly a danger because they are an aggressive breed or because of how the owners treat them?

    Telegraph reporter Philip Ramati has taken a closer look at the issue for Sunday's paper and Macon.com. He says there are two very opposing thoughts on pitbulls. "Pro pitbull people who try to defend the dogs make the argument that any dog will turn bad if it has bad ownership. The opposite side points to the inordinate number of deaths associated with pitbulls. They are the leading breed of dog by far that causes death and injury."

    While there are no plans for pitbull ordinances in Bibb or Houston counties, Ramati says there are five Georgia communities with them. "College Park, Floyd county, Lagrange, Lawrenceville and the city of Dawson and the county of Terrell county have anti pitbull legislation on the books. You can technically own a pitbull in those places but there are very heavy regulations." Ramati says the city of Albany is also considering pitbull legislation.

    Debate over pitbulls in Middle Ga.
     
    Vicki, Jun 28, 2013
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  2. chickenonachain

    chickenonachain Pup

    Looks like a classic "measurement" problem. Fascinating that most, if not all (including the "author"), of the folks involved have not addressed this.

    What are your thoughts on the subject, Admin?
     
    chickenonachain, Jun 29, 2013
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  3. Vicki

    Vicki Administrator Staff Member

    The author is Leah Fleming.

    Since your question is a bit cryptic at most, I cannot answer it. It would seem, that if you are that fascinated, perhaps you should contact the author with your point of view.
     
    Vicki, Jun 29, 2013
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  4. chickenonachain

    chickenonachain Pup

    Well 3mta3, the author (leah) is an idiot in my opinion; As an admin of a "pitbull" website I would expect a bit more which is why I asked for your opinion on the article you posted.

    There is nothing cryptic about raising concerns about the accuracy of data collected/presented. For example:

    What constitutes a "pitbull"? When is this determination made? How? By whom? What is the least amount or percent of genetic material needed to qualify as a "pitbull"? If a dog is comprised of two (2) or more "breeds", how is a correlation established between "breed" and "deed"? ad nauseam....

    "Are pitbulls truly a danger because they are an aggressive breed or because of how the owners treat them?" ------ Are those the only options? Evaluate a premise before you accept it.
     
    chickenonachain, Jul 15, 2013
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