8th May 2003, 2:43 PM
Large dogs could hurt a person, even if they aren't infected with some mind altering disease. Pitbulls for instance should ALL be killed without mercy, because that's how it happened to me! Am I not invisible?
Nah, I don't think specific breeds of dogs should be killed (some can be quite nice) unless they have such an attitude that they are beyond ever being trusted around people. I do see how someone could be afraid of dogs. It's just like fearing bugs or snakes. It's the potential harm that worries them. Don't try comforting them by saying they don't actively try to hurt you either, it doesn't help. They know they only attack when they feel threatened. The fear is that they might accidently make one of them scared enough to attack. They have no idea if that snake nearby is frightened or just lounging. That's the fear.
Nah, I don't think specific breeds of dogs should be killed (some can be quite nice) unless they have such an attitude that they are beyond ever being trusted around people. I do see how someone could be afraid of dogs. It's just like fearing bugs or snakes. It's the potential harm that worries them. Don't try comforting them by saying they don't actively try to hurt you either, it doesn't help. They know they only attack when they feel threatened. The fear is that they might accidently make one of them scared enough to attack. They have no idea if that snake nearby is frightened or just lounging. That's the fear.
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