Legislation

Save the Pit Bulls Have you ever heard the story of the pit bull taking a bullet for his owner. That means not all pit bulls are bad. Although some pitbulls are bad because of how their owners treat them, but most of them are considered the most lovable dogs. Some people want pit bulls banned because they think they are dangerous, and they make good guard dogs. Not all pit bulls are bad. According to ASPCA, years ago these majestic dogs were known as “nanny dogs” because of their faithfulness…

Annotated Bibiography Arin Greenwood. “10 Stereotypes About Pit bull’s That Are Just. Dead. Wrong.” The huffington post. The Blog. Web. 07/28/2018 updated 09/27/2014 This article discussions the common myths that most people believe about pit bulls. Some myths that come from the media and others that people have just made up along the way. Some of these myths include “Do pit bulls have lock jaws, they’re not good with kids and pit bulls don’t get along with other animals,” too name a few.…

Long Project Argument Essay: Section III Even though Pit bulls could be an issue, both sides could agree that Pit bulls can be dangerous with or without their owners. Pit Bulls could lead to a destructive path or clear one it depends on how the owner is treating them. In both sides they say mix breeds are the ones that are causing the problem, they get pits in trouble. Many people call mix breeds “Pit Bulls”, when they are not a real Pit. Both sides of the argument must agree that Pitbulls need…

I do not support the pitbull ban and i have many reason you and I should not support it either. I have taken textual evidence and have put together an argumentative essay on why I don’t support the forbidding of the pitbull breed. My first reason why i don’t support the ban is because pitbulls are mistaken for other dog breeds. Two primary examples are the American Bulldog and the Boxer. For example in the news paper editorial it states that “News outlets erroneously report dog attacks. If…

The pitbull breed is wrongfully scorned by society. The danger of the breed is highly exaggerated. Animal Studies show a lot of loyalty and kindness with pitbulls. Contrary to popular belief, aggressiveness comes from owners not taking care of them. So with this knowledge, I strongly believe we need to legalize pitbulls in all states. The only danger is provoked. Pitbulls are fun to have around just like pets are supposed to be. Believe it or not, they are loyal. They’re only boring and…

I never thought it could happen to me, until it did. What was supposed to be a normal Saturday evening turned into what I can only imagine would be my mother’s biggest nightmare and would cause me more pain than just a few bruises. Everyone describes moments like these as being slowed down, but for me everything seemed to be going at super speed. I don’t really remember rolling, all I can remember is losing control on the loose gravel and the initial impact of my body being slammed against the…

What Pit Bulls are Actually Capable of There are many controversies regarding the breed of pit bulls in society today. The opinion of some is that the breed should be terminated, while others love the breed. Meanwhile the rest of the population does not have an opinion about the breed at all. Each opinion was discovered through experience, communication, or reading. Charlotte Alter has an opinion of her own in the article she wrote. Charlotte Alter’s position on the fact that pit bulls are…

Katherine Rogers novel “First Friend” discusses the history of dogs and mankind. She paints a visual image of dogs roles throughout human history and why they are so important to us. However despite these wonderful creatures usefulness, we have a notorious history of maltreating them and I personally believe that our prejudice towards dogs is somehow corresponding to the lack of communication we have with them. While it is true that man and dog were able to cooperate with each other for…

“The Danger of a Single Story” Every day the world is faced with the dangers of a single story. In the 2009 TED Talk The Danger of a Single Story, presented by Chimamanda Adichie, she talks about how a peoples’ perception of other people of a foreign country, or even a foreign country as a whole, can be highly influenced by what they read, hear, or see on TV. “I loved those American and British books I read. They stirred my imagination. They opened up new worlds for me. But the unintended…

Basset Hounds have short legs and heavy bones. They have loose skin with a hard, dense coat that comes in several combinations of colors such as white, tan, and black (Gerstenfeld and Schultz 204). The breed is around fourteen inches in height and should weigh anywhere from forty to sixty pounds (Colie 32). Basset Hounds have thick, hanging lips and soft, sad eyes along with ears that hang low to the ground. On its head, there is loosely wrinkled skin and a domed skull that is most clearly seen…