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Opinion Letters to the Editor for Aug. 6, 2010
Letters to the Editor for Aug. 6, 2010
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Pit bulls defended To the editor: Re: Connie S. Clark's letter (“Dogs in the park,” July 30). Last year I brought home a pure breed pit bull. He is the most loving dog I have ever encountered and I have never been bit by him, nor has any one of the strangers or friends who have come to my home. My pit bull has his own yard where he runs and plays all day. And at night he even cuddles up to his best friend, Bathory the cat. On the other hand my Chihuahua will bite you even if you look at him wrong. I can’t even count the times I have been bit until I bled by my Chihuahua. Many studies have shown that large dogs are less agressive than smaller breeds such as, Chihuahuas and daschunds. And if these small dogs were the same size as a pit bull, they would kill and injure far more people. So I think its very sad that people are running down dogs like pit bulls, because a lot of pit bulls are very nice dogs, and the ones that are mean are usually made that way by people. Thousands of pit bulls each year are tortured and abused to turn them into ruthless fighting dogs. This very act of is done by ordinary people who just want to make a quick buck on training innocent dogs to kill each other. This torture is what makes them mean. And I imagine that if I was mistreated for my whole life, I would be angry and mean also. So if anyone is to blame for the brutality of this beautiful creature, it is people who choose to hurt them just to make money. I also would like to add that Rotary park is not a dog park, so dogs should remain on their leashes when they are on public property. Lexie Ann Brunelle Sonora Obey the leash law To the editor: Re: Connie Clark's July 30 letter, "Dogs in the park." Don't start on a pit bull tirade. It wasn't the pit bull's fault. It's your fault your dog was attacked! You should have gotten a ticket for ignoring the leash law. If my Pomeranians were on leash and your dog ran up to them, they would respond aggressively. Any dog on leash thinks it is doing its job, protecting its human and its surroundings. You put your dog at risk. You said it yourself. The pit bull felt threatened by your dog. Well, it defended itself. Yet, you blame the pit bull? If you let your dog loose in the street, is it the car's fault when it gets hit? Dogs are only as good as their humans. Even the nicest breeds of dog can turn mean if treated badly. Even 25-pound mixed terriers. So, lay off pit bulls. It is our responsibility as dog owners to control our pets, treat them with kindness, and keep them safe. I'll bet you saw that pit bull (on its leash) and decided to free your dog anyway. So don't cry victim! I'm not biting! Bad decision equals your fault. Pay the vet bill, and obey the leash law! You probably wouldn't have even written this letter if the dog had been a German Shepherd. Also, I have one word for the responding officer: revenue. Lori J. Welsh Jamestown |
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