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    Pit Bull Ban Pit bulls are wonderful dogs‚ which really can bring no harm to people and other dogs. It’s the owners that train them to be this way‚ and now these loving dogs are being punished for their owner’s mistakes. Over the past years Pit bull‚ and Pit Bull breeds have attacked many people‚ and now the government is taking actions. The only problem is that Pit Bulls are being destroyed. Pit Bulls can be gentle and smart dogs. A good example is “Chess”‚ owned by Catherine

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    Pit Bulls There is a lot of controversy between legislation and pit bull supporters over the banning of pit bulls. Pit bulls have been characterized as aggressive‚ dangerous‚ and vicious animals because of their genetic predisposition. For that matter legislation is trying to stop the breeding of pits in order to crack down on dog fighting and vicious attacks. Legislation should not just single out pit bulls because all dogs have the capacity to be aggressive. Owning a pit bull is a chosen responsibility

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    Introduction: Over the past half-century‚ the reputation of pit bulls has grown gradually worse. The breed that once represented America’s dedication and determination on recruitment advertisements is now “a status symbol in drug and gang culture” (Reed‚ 2008). This trend can be traced back to the 1980s when dog-fighting attracted widespread media publicity. Since then‚ reports of pit bull attacks has significantly increased‚ and these breeds are labeled as vicious killers‚ restricted by the society’s

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    For The Love of Pit Bulls Pit bulls are just like any other loyal breed of dog. Just like the other breeds‚ pit bulls are only dangerous if they are raised to be dangerous. According to the AVMA‚ it is “mostly the owners‚ not the dogs‚ who are to blame for any bad behavior.” (“Ban Pit Bulls?”). Pit bulls are wonderful companions and friends. The pit bull breed originates from England in the 1800s. These precious animals were initially raised and trained to fight for entertainment. Around “1835

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    catching the stallions and bulls. The crowd sits in awe as the extraordinary cowboy stays on the bull even though the bull bucks and kicks all around. Bulls undergo harsh conditions‚ cruelty‚ and for the riders it can be deadly. People should not participate in bull riding. Cruelty to animals has been very looked down upon‚ but nobody realizes the pain the bull goes through. Bull riding isn’t really a nice ride. It can make the bull feel very scared. Imagine yourself being a bull. Having a tight flank

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    prohibited from entering some areas of North America‚ the pit bull terrier is as much a victim of the press as it is of its historic breeding to fight other dogs. Some unscrupulous owners‚ taking advantage of its natural tenaciousness and strength‚ continue to use abusive training techniques to produce fighting pit bulls‚ willing to take on any animal‚ and even humans. Therefore‚ pit bulls are said to be popular with irresponsible owners‚ who see these dogs as a symbol of machismo. This type of owner may be

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    Sitting Bull Many Native Americans have attempted to resist the force of the United States government and the reservation policies‚ but none were as successful as Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull was a Hunkpapa Lakota Tribal chief that led his tribe and many others in the resistance against the U.S. Indian policies. Not only did he win many battles and resist the growing reservation movement‚ he also protected his people from maximum harm and harassment from the U.S. government. Sitting Bull has protected

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    Pit bulls are one of the most loving‚ loyal and friendly dogs you can have! They make great companions for children! Did you know that pit bulls don’t have locking jaws‚ they aren’t vicious towards humans‚ and that they’re great with people? I am trying to get your vote to say yes‚ Pit bulls should be allowed to become pets to other people. According to www.PetFinder.com‚ Pit bulls do not have locking jaws. They do not have any special trait that allows them to "lock" their jaws. A pit bulls

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    Apart’ by Suzanne Gendron and Peter Singer (20 March 2010) ‘Teens far too materialistic’ (Letters to the editor) (3 January 2011) ‘Alien kidnap stories too out of the world for some’ by Adrian Wan (3 January 2011) www.torontosun.com ‘Dogs on mend after pit bull attack’ by Brett Clarkson (7 June 2009) http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/07/9703216-sun.html ‘Food for thought: A Restaurant Guide to Waste Redution and Recycling’ http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/publications/BizWaste/44198016

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    Professor Joonna Trapp ENGL 3010 November 18‚ 2012 American Pit Bull Terrier: Wrongfully Accused Dog Deemed ‘Dangerous‚’ Killed In Northern Ireland For Being Bulldog “The seven-year old dog at the center of a worldwide campaign to save his life was put to death in Northern Ireland. Despite calls from around the world to spare him‚ Lennox‚ a bulldog-Labrador mix was killed Wednesday after a prolonged legal battle. The dog was the focus of a campaign to prevent the Belfast City Council

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