Specifically, pit bull bans have been employed and their execution has led to much public dispute about whether or not pit bulls are dangerous and whether or not these laws are efficient in reducing the number of recorded dog attacks—especially those involving pit bulls. Breed specific legislation against pit bulls is immoral and it harms the dogs along with their reputations instead of targeting irresponsible human behaviour as the source of the issue. Breed specific legislation is unethical because it discriminates based on physical appearances. It is important to note that "pit bull" is not an actual breed but rather a word used to describe a group of medium short haired dogs with square heads, short muzzles, wide-set eyes and barrel-like chests. Essentially, breeds commonly classified as pit bulls are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American Bulldog, the Presa Canario as well as many others that share the above characteristics (Beyond the Myth: The Truth About Pit Bulls). When pit bull bans are implemented and the dogs need to be rounded up, police officers go
Specifically, pit bull bans have been employed and their execution has led to much public dispute about whether or not pit bulls are dangerous and whether or not these laws are efficient in reducing the number of recorded dog attacks—especially those involving pit bulls. Breed specific legislation against pit bulls is immoral and it harms the dogs along with their reputations instead of targeting irresponsible human behaviour as the source of the issue. Breed specific legislation is unethical because it discriminates based on physical appearances. It is important to note that "pit bull" is not an actual breed but rather a word used to describe a group of medium short haired dogs with square heads, short muzzles, wide-set eyes and barrel-like chests. Essentially, breeds commonly classified as pit bulls are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the American Bulldog, the Presa Canario as well as many others that share the above characteristics (Beyond the Myth: The Truth About Pit Bulls). When pit bull bans are implemented and the dogs need to be rounded up, police officers go