Thursday, June 19, 2008

Amsterdam Abolishes Ban on Pits


In a significant real-life demonstration of the inefficacy of breed-specific legislation, the city of Amsterdam has done away with its long-standing ban on Pit Bulls because it didn't work. In the 25 years the ban was in place, there was no decrease in biting incidents. According to the AP, the city plans to focus on education programs and beter enforcement of leash laws. You'll find more on breed specific legislation here. For tips on how to be a responsible human companion to a Pit, check out the tips at BADRAP.

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