I've worked with animals for many years....I learned along time ago not to condemn a breed based on the actions of a small handful within the breed - and this goes even stronger when the actions of the small handful are triggered by sadistic humans who feel that fighting them is sport.

I understand the issues that people have with pitbulls. They carry such a heavy stigma because of what we (humans) have forced upon them. I've worked in shelters and with rescues and I've seen enough to know that this is NOT the life these dogs choose to have - they didn't have a choice. Before you are so quick to accuse the entire breed of being frightening....consider volunteering time with a rescue that helps to rehabilitate them. See what these wonderful creatures are forced to endure at the hands of humans.... it is heartbreaking. Whats truly humbling amazing ability they have to forgive. To see a dog (not limited to pitbulls) that has been recently fought is a horrible sight. You are talking about a dog that has torn flesh, possible broken bones, is actively bleeding, in very obvious pain and then they look at you with those eye and an expression that only says ...please don't make me hurt worse. There are no words. When that same dog manages the strength to attempt to lick the person now caring for them... it's enough to make me tear up everytime.

I look at this from a very emotional side because I've had many friends who own pitbulls and I've had the chance to see these dogs thrive in loving enviroments, and then I've seen the ugliest side of what humans can do to these animals in the name of sport. We need laws in place that punish these people as they should be punished....