In overwhelming fashion, Miami-Dade voters decided Tuesday to continue to ban pit bulls from the county. The results show common sense still rules strong, argues Steven Kurlander.
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Pit-Bull Blood Money:
Why Breed-Specific Bans Don’t Work
Florida in 1990 made it illegal to discriminate against dogs because of their breed, but gave Miami-Dade an exemption. Bills are moving through the Legislature to remove this exemption, but Miami-Date is resisting. It’s about money.
Pit Bull Attacks, Mystery Traffic, Angry Neighbors: The Battle Over Farraday Lane
Two dogs are dead following a pit bull attack on Farraday Lane, the second in four months, leading neighbors to mount a campaign against residents in a duplex on the street–who call the campaign unfounded and based on stereotype and hearsay. Residents are taking their case to the Palm Coast City Council Tuesday.
Dogs Scarred from Possible Dog-Fighting Rescued from Seminole Woods House
The puppies were found dehydrated and bearing bite marks and other scarring that led investigators to charge a Seminole Woods resident with nine counts of animal cruelty.