This reporter actually presents both sides of the question. He leaves us his phone number and his email address...just begging for a response. A rational argument against breed specific legislation might just spark his interest enough to write more about why we should not wipe out specific breeds of dogs. What about temperament testing as part of dog licensure? What about mandatory behavior training for dogs & their owners? What about teaching young children how to be safe around dogs? I'm sure we can propose other ideas for managing what has become an irrational fear of pit bulls. Karen Lollar Colorado -------------- Original message from RihadinK9@xxxxxxx: -------------- > > > So much for state legislation > _http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_2904520_ > (http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_2904520) > > > > "Nevertheless, pit bulls are no longer allowed in Denver, Castle Rock, > Wiggins, Wellington and Fort Lupton. > Aurora leaders will explore a ban in an Aug. 9 meeting, and Commerce City may > approve one tonight. " > > > Ginger Cleary, GA > "Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security, will not > have, nor do they deserve, either one." Benjamin Franklin. > _http://www.rihadin.com_ (http://www.rihadin.com/) > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original > author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any > kind > are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the > Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY > MANNER > OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF > ALL > PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A > VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================