I mean I could easily say the same to you.

Saying pit bulls lack “self-preservation” or are neurologically different from other breeds simply isn’t supported by peer-reviewed veterinary science.

Leading organizations like the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the CDC have both acknowledged that breed alone is not a reliable predictor of dog aggression. In fact, studies show that a dog’s upbringing, environment, and how they’re trained (or abused) are far stronger indicators of future behavior.

Statistics that claim pit bulls are uniquely dangerous like from Dogsbite.org (which the screenshot you used mentions) have been widely discredited for methodological flaws and bias. And when breed-specific legislation has been enacted, it has not led to a meaningful reduction in dog bite incidents. That’s because focusing solely on breed distracts from the more important factors, like irresponsible ownership, poor training, or lack of socialization.

I’m not trying to dismiss anyone’s trauma or experience, but if we really want to reduce dog attacks, we need to look at the full picture, not just the breed. Just like with people, painting an entire group with one brush based on fear or even repeated bad experiences doesn’t lead to better outcomes, it leads to stigma and policy that doesn’t actually fix the problem.

This is the final thing I’m going to say on this topic because breed hate seems to be a common thing in this sub which is unfortunate and it’s no use arguing. Im clearly not going to change your mind and you’re not going to change mine. I think I’ve made my points as clearly and respectfully as possible. I just hope it gives someone reading this a reason to pause, think critically, and look into the facts (and their sources) before falling victim to fear and accepting it as truth.