Comments on: Florida: HB 543 would remove statewide prohibition on BSL

By: carl silverstein

carl silverstein — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:21:14 +0000

this proposal is yet another strong indicator of the ignorant, h.u.t.a.(head-up-the-ass) politicians we allow to dwell in our legislature!
the imbecilic quotes i’ve read regarding pit bulls by these mow-rons would be laughable if one could only overlook the very real problem that they can actually pass harmful laws.
their knee-jerk reaction to any incident in order to show the public that they are doing something(no matter how ill-conceived) in order to further their own erroneously bestowed political careers, is symptomatic of the sorry state of our country, in general.
i hope these people know how to hang wallpaper, or some other form of livlihood, because come election day, they are out!

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:36:25 +0000

Cigarettes killed how many people this last year?

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:52:40 +0000

Florida Representative Perry Thurston, tell us how much are you getting paid to back up such a horrific bill as HB 543? You are currupted or are you being black mailed to keep your place as a Florida Representative? I can not believe that you would lower yourself to such a standard that you are willing to place a breed on a road to extinction because you as a government refuse to allow harsher punishments on Individuals who fight this loyal animals. The Pit Bull was America’s first War Dog and now you want to kill it because of ignorant people like yourself? You will not win so help me God you will not destoy that breed in which God has given life to. Why don’t you do what is right and punish those that committ the crime. Maybe then America can begin to forgive for your ignorance!
You want to go toe to toe? You got it! Me and every other proud pit bull owner and animal lover to go toe to toe with. We will be heard!

By: Bonny Castillo

Bonny Castillo — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:45:47 +0000

I will not let my pitbull down! I will fight this tooth and nail. My dog has done no wrong and I will not allow someone to enter into his home and remove him to be destroyed because of certain people who are either scared of the breed due to all the negative publicity from media (what about the other type of breeds that have attacked people or other animals?? why is it that breed is never mentioned in the news?? ) Lets put the blame where it really needs to be, those who are not responsible pet owners and those who want the breed only for the sport of dog fighting. Come on all animal lovers and those who own the breed…stand up and fight for them!!! They do not have a chance if you don’t!

By: Ileana Hernandez

Ileana Hernandez — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:44:59 +0000

well he we go again with this bs. i am a pit owner i always had pits iam 26yrs old. i dont wnt this bill to pass. y? ok hear is my answer , all pit bulls are great heart dogs. they have tallent love they give you inesty respect. is not our foult that their are bad pit owners that raise them to be agressive. that not our fault. i am a resposible owner. i use to live in a partment i ask if pits wer alowd they said no so i went to all the places that i could move with them i am not going to live them behind. i am not going to be seperated from my girls just because a stupid person did a damadge to this breen. if i have to live in the street on my car to save my girls i will. if i have to live in the water i will with my girls. how can you yes you a person that has a sute on and a tie say we are going to band pit bulls. you aint god or any one this is the country of freedom not band. their are millions of pit bulls owner that have been with their dog for alot of year and hear you come and say you cant have them. no enouph is enouph. us humans judge people they dont . they dont caire if you are rich or pore handicap they love you. i say and i will stand to my words why you want to band a pit bull wen their is all differents typs of breed that are agressive look at the small dogs they are agressive chihuahuas dobermans goldenretrevers well all dogs our mean but it depends the who raises them who is the responsible owner. all you have to do is the people that are mean and abuse the pit bull band them from having a dog not us. insted of passing abill that makes no sence why dont you help the comiunity the state the school make better jobs stop people that drink and drive but no you diside to hurt use bad. ALL I WILL SAY I WONT BACK DOWN. I WONT GIVE MY GIRLS UP I WONT PUT THEM SLEEP I WONT. I WONT. ENOPH WITH THIS. WORRIE A BOUT THE PPL THAT ARE HURTING THIS DOGS OR ANY DOG STOP THE BREEDERS THAT ARE NOT TAKING CAIRE OF THEIR PET. PUPPIE MILLS IS A EXAMPLE ON HOW BAD THEY DOGS ARE STOP THEM BUT NO U DONT STOP THEM CAUSE THEY PAY TAXES WELL GUESS WHAT WE PAY OUR TAXES WE FFED THE HOME LESS WE HELP THE SCHOOLS WE THE PEOPLE VOTE FOR YOU TO DO THE CORRECT THING NOT TO MESS US UP. AND I WILL STAND I WILL MARCH DOWN THE STREET TO WASHINGTON OR TALLAHASSEE BAIRE FOOTED TILL I HAVE MAID ALL PIT BULLS BE HURD AMEN.

By: Emily Rios

Emily Rios — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:38:46 +0000

Why in the world should the entire breed be punished for what humans did? If you do not remember, long before this breed became “dangarous” they were loving family dogs. They have many saving stories that are fact. It is the the PEOPLE that put these dogs into the positions they are in, not the dog itself. The PEOPLE abuse and train their dogs to be fighters, not the dog itself. The PEOPLE try to make a profit off abusing these dogs. Pitbulls are in no way, shape, or form dangerous dogs unless their owners train them to be that way. I am not a professional trainer, but i am an owner of two pitbulls. They are the absolute most loving breed of dog I have ever had my entire life. They are playful, loyal, loving, just always wanting to kiss and have fun. They have NEVER harmed or even shown any signs of being “dangerous”. Again, it is the PEOPLE that gave this breed their name, the PEOPLE that abused, took advantage off, and scared off others from experiancing the true love and affection and pitbull can give. Have you ever had anything in the world that you loved so much you would do anything for it? Have you loved someone so much that you would go to worlds end for it? Have you ever had a friend or dog that you had such a connection with you don’t know how you ever lived without it? I have. I will die for my dogs, I will go through anything for my dogs. I will NEVER give my dogs up. I am going to school for these pitbulls. These dogs have become my whole life. Its not right to ban these poor, innocent pitbulls. The ones who should be punished are the people putting these dogs threw such a painful life. BLAME THE DEED, NOT THE BREED! The breed itself has done nothing to deserve this.

By: Sara Harrah

Sara Harrah — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:20:05 +0000

I own two pitbulls and they are the friendlest dogs, mine think they are lap dogs they love my kids and other animals. its not the whole breed that needs to be banned its the owners the owners teach them to be mean.

By: Michelle Burrows

Michelle Burrows — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:59:07 +0000

And to just add to my previous post… nothing against chihuahua’s… but the few i have had bit people as well as my children! and ran off after people walking by way more than any other dog I have had!

By: Michelle Burrows

Michelle Burrows — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:57:27 +0000

I am a mother of three children as well as numerous animals. Since I can remember, I have had Pit-bulls, Chows, Boston Terriers, Labradors, Chihuahua etc…. Honestly if I had to choose the best loyal breed, I would definitely choose my Pitts over any! Maybe same as a Labrador and Boston Terrier to be honest! We just put down two family Pitts this year due to health issues of old age. I then went and recued a Pitt Puppy for my family for Christmas and she is absolutely the best! Learns quickly and sociable with other pets as well as people. She plays well with my other dog ( Boston Terrier) as well as my children from ages 2-9 yrs! She knows her limits on how to be gentle! It is the limits as well as direction we set forth as a pet owner that makes the animal(s) who and what they are! We don’t need restrictions on breeds! We need to put restrictions on owners and punnish them for irresponsibilities resulting in poor behavior and mishaps! Animals are like people, they deserve to have rights! I love my animals just as much as my children! I will never get rid of them!

By: shonda johnson

shonda johnson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:33:32 +0000

hi my name is shonda johnson i am with the abba
“american bully breeders assocation” bsl is not going to solve any problems nor is it fair to punish loyal dog owners and there family. pitbulls are very loyal loving caring dogs that will do anything to please man , women , and child. To take a child best friend or man’s best friend is just wrong and we live in american where we have the right to own what we want. these dogs have not done anything to anyone it is the bad owners that have . so before you think about punishing dogs and there owners stop and think we are not guilty for loveing our dogs those are guilty for not caring for there animals. stop bsl before you know it , it could be your poodle.