Assignment: Pit Bull Attacks
This is a direct quote from the February 25, 2007 Commercial Appeal: "An attack by two pit bulls being used to guard an auto repair shop tore off a Memphis man's hand and left him critically injured. The incident has raised the issue of how best to protect people against dogs that may turn vicious. Some have suggested bans that would restrict ownership of a particular breed of dog, such a pit bulls. Others question the effectiveness of breed-specific bans, preferring other strategies instead-strengthening criminal penalties for owners of dogs that injure or threaten someone, for example, or requiring that high-risk breeds be kept behind tall fences or in other secure enclosures."
Address these two issues:
1. Do you think pit bulls are inherently more dangerous than other breeds of dogs, or is their temperament determined more by the way they're cared for and trained?
2. What public policy measures are needed to protect people against dogs that may be dangerous? This may be your opinion but a minimum of one web article must be cited.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.