And what the heck is it with this pit bull thing? Why on earth does anybody want an animal like that?

Having seen, first hand, the mess that one of these unpredictable animals makes to a human being when they go bad, I just cannot understand it. My secretary's leg was torn open from behind the knee to the ankle joint when one of these monsters went berserk for no apparent reason as she was walking home from the bus. She lost a lot of blood, and the scars - both mental and physical, will remain forever.

The owner said the dog was the gentlest animal alive and had never demonstrated an aggressive streak in its life, then went on to oppose the destruction order. Unbelievable.

Thankfully, the destruction order was properly executed, and so was the dog.

IMO if people really want to own one of these animals, and are prepared to comply with the reponsibilities of ownership and stay within the boundaries of common sense by either keeping the animals locked up and away from passers by, or securely on a leash, that's their business.

However, if they shirk those responsibilites, and fail to exercise their common sense, an unrestrained pit bull in a public place ought to be put down as a theat to public safety. No ifs, no buts, no second chances.