ImUrOBGYN Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Decided to post this here since the last "pit bull" thread whittled down to an unchanging, differing of opinions. http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2008/06/09/20080609netherlands-pitbulls0609-ON.html ================================================ Dutch government to lift 25-year ban on pit bulls AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - The Dutch government says it will lift a long-standing ban on pit bulls because it did not lead to any decrease in bite incidents. Agriculture Minister Gerda Verburg has informed parliament of the decision, which follows the advice of a commission of experts appointed to review the policy. Instead, the country will focus on enforcing local leashing laws and owner education programs. Spokesman Koen Geelink said Monday the ministry hopes to have a new policy in place by year-end, in which dogs that have displayed aggression will be tested by an expert. The country banned the breeding and possession of pit bulls in 1993, after three children were killed by the dogs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 good find...maybe people over here will see that bans will do nothing except turn people into criminals for harboring illegal dogs. +rep for a good find EDIT: I have to spread it around before I can rep you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Forwarded to every representative division of the Ohio state government, including Tyrone Yates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Instead, the country will focus on enforcing local leashing laws and owner education programs. Smartest thing I've heard in a while. No stupid dogs, stupid owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I swear I laugh every time I think of Mister Tyrone, Come on your a fucking minority who has been descrimnated against why are you doing it to do a fucking dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Those freaky dutch bastards:-) Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I hope they don't ban dutch ovens I bet your girl does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I bet your girl does. I bet it doesnt stop him. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.