Editor’s note:   For many reasons it is always cause for concern when dog mauling victims and/or their families push for a breed ban (especially for “pit bulls” since “pit bull” is not a breed).   Their anger is understandable of course, but I submit to them that they should instead lobby for dangerous dog…

March 1, 2011 update: Looks like, according to this article, a breed ban is off the table in Aberdeen.   Bravo to Aberdeen for choosing instead to step up enforcement of their leash and animals-at-large laws. Editor’s note:   A hint at that age-old urban mythology about “pit bulls” supposedly having locking jaws, etc. is…

In the last ten years, I have seen so much conspicuously unconstitutional legislation that little surprises me anymore.   Yet, when I received a form letter from Saginaw Councilman “Doctor” Bill Scharffe last week, even my jaw dropped.   I have only one time prior ever seen such arrogance, such dismissiveness, and such belligerence in…

Editors note: Media reports conflict as to whether Waxhaw is looking at a breed-specific ordinance or not, but since they are researching new legislation, perhaps it would be a good idea to send them some information about the ineffectiveness of breed-specific legislation (BSL).   Indeed, in the aftermath of the death of little 5-year old…

Editors note: In the aftermath of the death of little 5-year old Makayla Woodward and the serious injuring of her great grandmother, it is all the more important to address the problem of free-roaming dogs with legislation that encompasses all dogs, because pit bulls (and pit bull is not actually a breed) are not the…

Editor’s note:   Folks nationwide and especially in Aurora should thank Councilwoman Renie Peterson for requesting that the Aurora City Council revisit Aurora’s “pit bull” ban.   At this point, there is so much evidence nationally and even internationally of the failure of breed-specific legislation that those who still advocate for it and/or defend it…