Reader: Thugs Watching Old N.W.A. Videos Are Training Pit Bulls to Kill

Our post about the defeat of a pit-bull-ban repeal in Aurora, and the vow of pit lovers to fight on, attracted a large volume of comments, with the majority coming from people who decry breed-specific regulations. But a few readers supported continuing the prohibition, including this one -- and his...
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Our post about the defeat of a pit-bull-ban repeal in Aurora, and the vow of pit lovers to fight on, attracted a large volume of comments, with the majority coming from people who decry breed-specific regulations. But a few readers supported continuing the prohibition, including this one — and his reasons have more to do with owners than dogs.

See also: Pit-Bull-Ban Repeal in Aurora Loses Big, But Pit Lovers Vow to Fight On

Gary Carter writes:

While it’s not the dogs fault, I’m glad the ban was upheld. Too many thugs watching old NWA videos turning these dogs into killers. They won’t stop…

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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