Bully Tactics - Proposed Pit Bull Ban
New York City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is pushing for a city ban on pit bulls. This would not only mean it would be illegal to own pit bulls in New York, but it would require a repeal of the current state law that prohibits BSL. Yep! That means other New York cities and towns would be free to ban them as well.
Please email Peter Vallone Jr. and tell him that this is not the answer to the city’s problems. He needs to be educated about the breed and what’s really going on.
If you’re going to go ahead and email (and you should) please try and be civil about it. Sending an email that makes you sound crazy or ignorant only suports this in his mind.
Send us a message if you need some help on what to write.
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From the New York Post
BULLY TACTICS
PROPOSED PIT BULL BAN WORRIES BREED LOVERS
By JULIA SZABO
MAD BULL? The “Unexpected Pit Bull Calendar” shows photos the kid-friendly side of the often stereotyped breed.
January 7, 2007 — ON the day after Christmas, Queens City Council member Peter F. Vallone Jr. called for a citywide ban on pit bulls, explaining that the dogs pose a threat to public safety. “It’s our job to get this done before another child’s face is ripped off,” Vallone said.
Two days later, celebrity chef and red-nosed pit bull owner and lover, Rachael Ray, took a very different stand on her talk show. She held up a copy of the 2007 “Unexpected Pit Bull Calendar,” which features color photographs of pit bulls doing the unthinkable - cuddling with children - and declared, “I support this.” (All proceeds from calendar sales go to New Jersey’s Liberty Humane Society. For more info, go to theunexpectedpitbull.com)
Pit bull advocates like Ray know a different side to the often stereotyped dog, and insist they’re nothing close to the dangerous “weapon” characterized by Vallone, but rather an affectionate, dependable family pet with a long history of gentleness and kindness around children. In fact, Pete, the mascot of Our Gang in “The Little Rascals,” was a pit bull.
Noted children’s book writer-illustrator Dorothy Donohue, author of “Veggie Soup,” has two toddlers - Julia and Joe - and their best friend is a pit bull named Matilda.
I have four rescued pit bulls myself, and shredding kids’ faces is not their style. In fact, they prefer giving wet kisses.
If a breed ban goes into effect, it would mean a death sentence for the thousands of sweet pit bulls in the city’s animal shelters. Even without a ban, potential adopters who are fearful of the breed’s “vicious” reputation routinely overlook these dogs.
So whose side are you on? Contact council member Vallone, and let him know: (718) 274-4500 and vallonejr@council.nyc.ny.us
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01072007/entertainment/bully_tactics_entertainment_julia_szabo.htm
This entry was posted on Monday, January 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm and is filed under BAD Dogs News, Pit Bull Articles.
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