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Topic: Should Pit Bull Dogs Be Banned?

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Opinion #1
Debater: Axismaster
Let's let the people decide
Banning certain types of dog breeds should be up for the neigborhood to decide. I don't want a vicious dog living next to me. While the owner really can cause the problems, that violent nature inside pit bulls is brewing, ready to unleash.

Think of all the children. The children could be out playing when a vicious pit bull comes up and bites them severely. Do you want your children to be outside playing and come in with a bloody arm or severed fingers? I don't think so.

If banning pit bulls is too harsh, then people should at least have to get a special license to own that type of dog. Pit bulls are not your average golden retriever folks, to keep them under control takes an expert. I would cringe at the thought of dogs being put to sleep by the dozens, but I also cringe at the thought of irresponsible people letting pit bulls go loose.

Now, I do not think that this is an issue for legislation. I think it is an issue for the various towns and cities to decide.
Opinion #2
Debater: Tamamushiiro
Licensing without a ban
Banning dog breeds is an unfair practice that equates to human prejudice against people. If a town decided that after the O. J. Simpson trial, blacks could not live within the city limits without being penalized, that would be punishing a whole group for the actions of one. Any fault lies with irresponsible breeders and owners, not the dog.

The fact remains that these dogs were bred to fight, but personality and training vary with any dog. Pit bulls and other dogs with bad reputations (Rottweilers, etc.) are not all naturally vicious in nature; like with any other dog, some have a more friendly nature than others. They must be trained to attack or not to, and to be able to tolerate children and small animals, just like other dogs. The responsibility lies with the breeder in not breeding dogs with a natural tendency towards meanness, which may stem from a disorder in that particular dog, and with the trainer in making sure their dog behaves appropriately for its size and environment.
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