America and pet laws..

[imp]

You dont see the laws being a teeny weeny bit lax when you can own a lion or hyena?

imp, it's that kind of thought process which leads to people banning salt, large sodas, and trans fats. The idea that "people are too stupid to handle freedom and liberty" (which is always implied even in this case) is dangerously idiotic. Would I WANT to live where people own lions and tigers that could potentially break out and harm myself, my family, my dog....no....but again there are laws in the US about what type of dog breeds you can have, insurance companies WILL NOT sell you homeowners insurance if you have a certain kind of dog. And hell most people who live to become adults aren't able to house or pay for exotic pets like Lions and Hyenas...however if they ARE able to and they are responsible with said pets what business is it of mine if they want to own those animals?


I believe the English are in dire need of a lesson on LIBERTY. If it doesn't affect you, your happiness, your pursuit of a better life for yourself, the safety of your family (which in this case, could be debated but only in terms of safety for the animal and security for those living nearby rather than an outright ban) then you should just let it go. Let people do what makes them happy so long as it doesn't detract from your natural rights....what is so difficult about that?

No i dont agree.

You seem to get so uptight and frustrated so easily over anyones point of view thats different from yours?!

There are many deaths in this country from a certain type of breed dog thats usually of the pit bull type family.

I think alot needs to be done in controlling that issue and extending the ban on other types of dogs as well regardless of owners.

Lets just stick to the issue of the exotic pets and the freedom that many seem to have in owning these very dangerous animals.

And as already mentioned its not doing the animals any good either.

[El Kabong]

Yes because I want people to open their eyes up and live a little freer...what's wrong with that?

Dog breeds aren't the issue the OWNERS are the issue. I've met loads of Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepards, etc and they are some of the sweetest dogs I've ever come in contact with. To ban a breed would be a travesty. It's evil or incompetent owners that make for vicious/improperly socialized dogs.

You need to keep in mind I'm NOT advocating everyone having wild animals, I'm just saying some people CAN handle the added responsibilities that come with exotic pets.

Also keeping certain types of animals on wilderness/hunting reservations is actually HELPING some endangered species.



Maybe YOU want the government to hold your hand and kiss your boo-boo's all your life but I fucking don't