Stereotypes Against Pitbulls

One smaller topic that is widely debated in today’s society is that of the pit bull, otherwise defined as “a dog of an American variety of bull terrier, noted for its muscular build and often associated with ferocity.” These dogs are viewed as fighting dogs, and many cities are passing laws prohibiting the ownership of such dogs. If such a dog is found to be owned in such a city, the dog is seized and, upon an “investigation”, if the dog is found to be of pitbull descent, then the dog is euthanized and the owner is given a small fine. But obviously this method is inefficient; many view these laws as irrational, and keep the dogs anyway. Studies proving that pit bulls by nature are gentle, sweet dogs with no inherent want/need to attack and …show more content…
Once others realize that the death penalty is strict and without exception, they are less likely to commit the crime. It is unfair to punish the animal, being just a mere dog, for being born a pitbull and being brought into a city where ownership of said dog is unlawful. However, it must also be acknowledged that, while the stereotype against pit bulls is typically untrue (the stereotype being that they’re vicious when, in fact, they are of a sweet disposition) it must be accepted that if the dog is, in fact, vicious and deemed a risk to society (as any other dog or animal may be) that euthanization of the dog, also, should …show more content…
The owners ought to be punished for placing their animal at risk. By exacting out the death penalty, it will show people that ignoring the law is not worth the consequence of getting caught. While people may be willing to pay a fine if caught, how many would be willing to die? So, proposed in today’s essay is not the euthanization of the dog--it is not the dog’s fault that it was born to such a badly viewed breed, or that it was brought into such a town where such a law is imposed--but to euthanize the owner, for blatantly ignoring such a law and to discourage others from breaking the same

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