Inaccurate statement; the crime has already been committed by vicious attacks

[Gerri deBeer]

I wish to correct Dianthe Castillo's remark that Pit Bulls are being punished 'before the crime is committed'. Dianthe should keep up with the daily news which too often describes yet another vicious Pit Bull attack either on a person or on another animal. How many injuries, deaths, and trauma's must be experienced before this inherently vicious animal is banned? Please, Colleen Hanabusa, listen to your constituency who asked for a ban on Pit Bulls. Do not allow the 'loud minority' to sway you against public safety.

While it's true 'the horses are out of the barn and the gate is being closed', I don't wish to read about another vicious attack by a Pit Bull. I understand some states have already enacted such a ban - it's never too late to save a child or another pet from being killed needlessly. Our legislators have a duty to protect the public. Since so many Pit Bull owners do not abide by leash and confinement laws, our legislators have a duty to protect the general public against an animal that, through decades of breeding, is inherently dangerous to mankind and other animals.

PLEASE PASS A BAN ON PIT BULLS for the sake of innocent children and pet owners. How many lives are yet to be lost before our legislators stand up for the protection of the general public? Laws are made to protect the masses, not the minority. The ban on Pit Bulls is bringing an outcry from the 'loud minority' while the 'silent majority' should speak out for its entitlement to a safe environment, free of fear from another irresponsible Pit Bull owner's neglect.

Thank you for providing a venue for the 'silent majority' to speak. Please protect the general public - it's your job, Colleen, to do so.

Mahalo - a lover of animals AND a lover of life without fear,
Gerri deBeer

[Gerri deBeer]

No need to debate whether pit bulls and/or their owners pose a threat to the public - go to the police station and ask for their records on dog attacks over the past 7 years. Let the records speak for themselves.

[Geri Salvador]

Maybe you might look into the daily news as well, it was not all pit bull attacks. So what now, ban the other dogs involved? Good solution. You don't wish to read on another vicious attack by a Pit Bull but you're willing to read about another breed committing a vicious attack?

I don't think it's fair for you to make the statement "Since so many Pit Bull owners do not abide by leash and confinment laws" I don't think you are in any position to make that type of accusation.