There’s no denying an element of racism or classism going on here. Says a resident: “We have inner city people who bought homes here … They don’t need to bring their pit bulls here.”
Sterling Heights has been considering BSL for a while. These public workshops will be the time to steer them toward effective non-breed-specific ordinances. Dates have not been set for the workshops. Previous alerts for Sterling Heights: http://stopbsl.com/?s=sterling+heights
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Mayor Richard Notte, rnotte@sterling-heights.net
Joseph Ramano, cityhall@sterling-heights.net
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Maria Schmidt, mgschmidt@sterling-heights.net
Michael Taylor, mctaylor@sterling-heights.net
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Public asked to share opinions on animal ordinance
Published: Wednesday, August 25, 2010
By LANA MINISterling Heights administrators are examining dog ordinances from municipalities around the country to determine if the city should change the way its handles its own animal laws. The city will soon host public workshops where residents will be asked to voice their ideas. “The date will be sometime in September, and we are asking people to come and share their opinions, and any knowledge they may have on the issue,” Sterling Heights Community Relations Director Steve Guitar said.
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It’s great to ask the public for “opinions” but, the hysteria around Pit Bulls is so strong. Some liken the hysteria to having psychopathic murderers next door. Education and responsibile ownership should be the model for discussion, not an open forum that will most likely strengthen the hysteria already in place. As someone who one year ago inherited a mild mannered, sweet, social, all around perfect dog, who happens to be of the pit bull descent, I am often blindsided by the extreme hate and hysteria I face from neighbors and people I come across on walks who see me with my leashed Golden Retriever and Pit Bull. After they meet the pit bull they say their perception has changed. I know mine did. I was terrified at the mere thought of a Pit Bull based on the crazy rumors, and media attention. After taking in this dog, I cannot imagine what all the hype was about. But, I do know a few people who trained their Pit puppies to protect their homes and created an anxious animal. This causes problems for the public and mostly for the ANIMAL itself. People, please, reason and education is needed not a PIT BULL BAN! Ban the terrible owners not the dogs.