Set Buckle Up Your Seatbelt Stephanie Rivera Kaplan University Professor Pavesic CM220: College Composition II August 31, 2014 Buckling Up Your Seatbelt It just could not get any easier for many people, get in a vehicle and fasten their seatbelt. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2014), the use of the seatbelt can reduce the risk of a serious injury by 50%.” Yes, using a seatbelt can get annoying at times with it getting stuck, locked in place, or even
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The pit bull is a bread that is often a bread that is viewed as aggressive and not good for kids some people even want to ban them all together i on the other hand i think that they are one of the best breads out there. A few reasons pits are the the bomb diggity is they are very healthy and smart dogs. they are and extremely loving to their people they are like any dog they will only be violent if mistreated or learn it from the owners. they can be good for kids like any other dog. some people
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Breed Specific legislation is a frequently talked about topic in the animal industry and has negatively affected many families and pets. BSL is a law which is passed by many states and countries which ban and regulate certain breeds in the hope of reducing dog bites and to make communities safer. BSL started in the 1980’s as many people were frustrated with the number of dog bites by pitbull type dogs in their communities. American pitbull terrier, American staffordshire terrier, staffordshire bull
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Targeting breeds based on the appearances of someone’s dog is what is wrong with today’s society. Breed Specific Legislation is the practice of using laws to regulate and restrict dog ownership. Local government officials are the ones who choose which dog or physical appearance that gets banned. Although Breed Specific Legislation was made to increase the public safety rate, this law has only worsened the financial, neglect, and views of the government. Dangerous dogs have been a problem for quite
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mean, vicious and angry dog ready to attack at the drop of a hat, or you think of a big but cute dog, who is protective and loving of owners who treat them well. Many countries and states are trying to get pit bulls banned under Breed-Specific Legislations, or BSL. In “Opinion: Pit bulls should be banned” by Barbara Kay states that pit bulls should be banned because they are natural born killers and there is no way to train them to behave. Elana Pisani author of “PIT BULL DISCRIMINATION – A PEOPLE
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The Dangerous Dog attack and personal injury claims Every year, around 6,000 people are injured so badly that they need treatment from an NHS facility as a result of a dog attack. Fatal dog attacks may seem like they are regularly in the news, but this risk is smaller than many think, with only two instances of fatal dog bites recorded in the UK over 2010. It is very unlikely that the figure of 6,000 accurately reflects the number of people who suffer personal injuries from dog bites. The NHS estimates
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Pitbull. When you hear that, you probably are thinking of an aggressive dog with big teeth, and locking jaws. This however is just a picture that got put into your mind about them. The media has been putting out lies about Pitbulls all over the world. These dogs are actually very loving, caring, and loyal dogs. As people start to believe these lies however, breed specific bans on pit bulls have been established. This is killing many innocent dogs and tearing families apart. So, is it really worth
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Pit bull is a the common name for a type of dog. Formal breeds often considered in North America to be of the pit bull type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Pit Bulls thrive on non-violent, reward-based training methods. They are highly motivated students who certainly don't require any harsh corrections or intimidation throughout the training process.Pit bulls have gotten a bad reputation for being too aggressive
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Should People be Allowed to Keep Pit Bull Dogs? Most likely, you probably have heard the quote “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But, why does this suddenly change, when pitbulls are mentioned? Most people believe or even assume that pitbulls are aggressive, dangerous, and vicious animals. This is why, many people think that people shouldn’t be allowed to keep pitbulls. In reality, most pitbulls are energetic, playful, and loving. This is why I believe you should be allowed to keep pitbulls. According
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Let’s blast off into the world of dogs. Pit Bulls should not be allowed to be pets because they attack people, they are the number one choice for drug dealers, and they have the characteristics to bite on to something and not let go. Often, Pit Bulls attack people for no reason at all. In 1989 a ban on Pit Bulls was instituted due to the fact that Pit Bulls are vicious attack dogs. According to the article, “Miami-Dade County Votes to Keep Pit Bulls Out”, “The ban was enacted after a Pit
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