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Chile
07-15-2005, 07:40 AM
This is not meant to be a debate about good breeds and bad breeds. This is to stop BSL (Breed Specific Legislation). It was introduced because of the San Francisco dog mauling that was a case of negligence on the mother of the boy and not the dogs.

SB 861 is a bill introduced by Senator Jackie Speier and advocated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to amend California's "NO BREED DISCRIMINATION" Law.

If SB 861 passes, communities in California will be allowed to make breed-specific legislation (BSL) that restricts the ownership of certain breeds of dogs. In other states that allow BSL, the follow breeds have been restricted or banned:

American Pit Bull Terriers; American Staffordshire Terriers; Staffordshire Bull Terriers; Rottweilers; American Bulldogs; Chow-Chows; Dobermans; German Shepherds; Akitas; Alaskan Malamutes; Great Danes

Even if you don't own one of the breeds but own a dog, vote NO. Your dog may not be on this list but I guarantee that one day, it may be. Many of those breeds listed are police dogs, therapy dogs, SAR dogs.

For more information about this bill and contact information: http://www.pitbull.us/

We didn't do anything wrong, but we're sorry (http:http://www.sorryagain.com/)

Punish the deed, not the breed.

ETA: I know many California residents are unaware of this. I only wanted to bring it to people's attention and attached links for them to make their own choice. Whether you vote yes or no, please make sure to make an educated vote. That is all I ask. I'm not a resident of California so I have to rely on people that live there and my own searching on the internet for information. I realize that some may be outdated and I try my best to find what I can. Thank you.

jaeger
07-22-2005, 12:37 PM
Update on CA SB 861:

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=5556@kpix.dayport.com

jaeger
07-22-2005, 12:38 PM
And the amended bill: http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/bil...tml?bill=SB_861

Vegastrtle
07-22-2005, 04:29 PM
After watching the video, I have conflicting thoughts. I'd love to hear others' opinions on the matter.

1. The amended bill is now good because there will be a decrease in dog population..which will decrease demand on shelters and rescues.

2. The amended bill is still bad because it will give the anti-dog the impression of having "won" (I know I'm not wording this the way I want it to come out)

jaeger
07-22-2005, 04:39 PM
Those are good questions. I am also interested in hearing others' opinions.

To me, it sounds like a compromise. I am guessing that Jackie Speier felt as if she had to respond and address the issues following the pit bull attacks. But she also had animal advocate groups pushing as well.

I am just glad that what's going on in Denver, CO is not going on in California. And I hope that I don't have to add "yet".