OVI KENNELS-B.S.L.-Stop B.S.L. Now!!!

*Bull Shit Law*

Tips For Writing or Talking About BSL

Aurora, Colorado City Council member Bob Fitzgerald explained the need for a citywide pit bull ban thus: "We don't want 'those
people' here." Owners of certain breeds of dogs - especially pit bulls and Rottweilers - suffer from strong stereotyping that can make it
difficult for them to be heard or treated seriously, especially when it comes to talking about BSL. Government representatives typically
believe that owners of certain breeds are drug dealers, criminals, young punks, poverty-stricken, or otherwise marginalized and
"dangerous". And many owners of these particular breeds are seen as anti-social, uncaring, thuggish, or violent.

No scientific studies have been done to determine whether the stereotype is in fact the norm, and as is often the case, I suspect the
stereotype is pretty far off. (Some informal polls indicate that most pit bulls are in fact owned by middle-age white females of average
socio-economic status.) However, when talking with your representatives about BSL, you must be aware of not only how you are
portraying yourself, but also how the representatives already see you. If you are already shoved into the negative category of
"anti-social, drug dealing pit bull owner", your representatives are going to discount or abuse every single thing you say. You can
make the situation worse through your own words and behavior, so it's important to tread carefully. Here are some tips regarding how
to properly portray yourself and communicate for best results.

1) Keep it short and to the point- Legislators really don't read everything they get. It's not humanly possible. Often they just ask
their aides to keep a tally of "yays" and "nays". Make sure you state your position clearly and firmly in the first few sentences. Make it
simple: "I do not support SB 1111." Then elaborate.

2) Steer clear of stereotypes- In politics, appearance is everything. When you talk face to face about BSL to politicians and the
media, you must also adopt that same philosophy. Hide your tattoos, brush your hair, put on some nice slacks and a dress shirt, stand
up straight, and use good grammar. I know it doesn't seem fair that you can't just "be yourself", but the fact is, life isn't fair, and this
isn't about you. It's about your rights as a citizen and your responsibilities as a dog owner. If you don't convey an attitude of
respectability, you will get two negative results: first, you won't be taken seriously, and second, you will be reinforcing a negative
stereotype, thereby making it much harder for all the rest of us.

3) NEVER speak or write rudely - ALWAYS be respectful and mature. As the saying goes, "you catch more flies with honey than
with vinegar." Or like my mom used to tell me, "if you want to be treated like a grown-up, you need to act like a grown-up." If you want
your views to be heard, you need to be patient, open-minded, and mature. If you name-call, swear, threaten, or lash out, you risk
losing your audience. Not only that, but you are reinforcing a negative stereotype ("all pit bull/Rottweiler owners are uneducated and
immature"). Denver councilmembers recently expressed interest in a non-breed-specific alternative to their draconian pit bull ban -
until they started getting angry hate mail and threats from some pit bull owners. That just confirmed to them that pit bull owners are
scary, angry, dangerous individuals; they now defend their BSL with fervor, and hundreds of family dogs have been put to death as a
result. Don't let your passion and emotions carry you away when you speak!

3) If you choose to mention your dog, be very careful what you say- When you speak out against BSL by arguing "My pit bull is
the friendliest dog on the planet and everyone loves him!", that is not helping your case. Your pro-BSL representative believes you
own a ticking time bomb. Your protests that your dog "loves everyone" only confirms in their mind that you are in denial - and anything
else you may try to say becomes more crazy talk to them. On the other hand, if you speak to the representative as a concerned citizen
- not a dog owner - you are more likely to be heard and respected as an equal rather than discounted as a nutjob.

Mention your dog only if you have proof - a title, certificate, award, or other evidence - that your dog is capable of "above average"
good deeds and is highly unlikely to be a "ticking time bomb." If you have a therapy dog, a search-and-rescue dog, a hero dog (which
received some sort of recognition from a major group), or an obedience-titled dog, you can mention it. If your dog's credentials are
average (i.e. Temperament Tested, took some agility classes, lives with a child and hasn't eaten him yet), that's great - but not good
enough to get out of the "could snap at any moment" category, so it's probably best to leave him out of it. Yes, you have every right to
be proud of your dog, and yes, you should tell people all about your great dog - but not when you're talking to a pro-BSL legislator.
They have a tendency to tune out words from pit bull and Rottweiler owners in particular.

4) Join your representative in worrying about the human victims- Aurora Councilmember Bob Fitzgerald gives us a wonderful
quote regarding his reasons behind supporting a pit bull ban: "The thought of one kid getting hurt is too much for me." If we think
further about the context in which Fitzgerald gives this comment, he seems to be implying that he does not care about children who
are attacked by dogs other than pit bulls. In fact, some months prior to Fitzgerald's insensitive comment, in a city very close to Aurora,
a young girl was killed by two Alaskan Malamutes. This child's needless death was apparently not "too much" for Fitzgerald, since he
shows no interest in banning Alaskan Malamutes.

This sort of exclusionary thinking is pervasive among legislators who support BSL. They are so focused on the victims of attacks
committed by certain breeds of dogs that they tend to overlook victims who were attacked by less "controversial" breeds. In effect,
they are minimizing the danger posed by non-targeted breeds, the fear suffered by individuals who live near a dangerous dog of a
non-targeted breed, and the pain inflicted on victims of attacks committed by a non-targeted breed. Ultimately, pointing this out to
representatives is helpful; politicians do not want to seem insensitive toward victims, and the only way to treat every dog attack victim
equally and fairly is through non-breed-specific legislation, where all victims are entitled to the same justice and retributions regardless
of the breed of dog that injured them.

5) Provide good examples of non breed specific legislation that works- Identify some possible solutions to the problems your
community is having with dangerous dogs. Perhaps your animal control department is underfunded and understaffed, resulting in
paltry enforcement of laws. Maybe your community has a blase attitude toward leash laws and other dog laws. Perhaps school
children are not getting any lessons in dog safety. Try to identify what areas need to be worked on in order to improve public safety
and reduce dog bites. Offer model non breed specific dangerous dog legislation to replace breed-specific proposals (the AKC and the
HSUS can both provide this). Our government representatives need to look like they're doing something - anything - to protect the
public against vicious dogs. They automatically default toward BSL because it seems so easy, but if you give them something better,
safer, and more effective...

6) Phone calls, snail mail, and fax are preferable to e-mail- Email is too fast and too easy - our legislators get e-mails by the
truckload, and even after weeding out the spam, they still have to sift through countless poorly written or incomprehensible e-mails
and rantings. (I know from personal experience that some representatives don't bother checking their email at all.) Sending a letter in
the mail, or, if time's a factor, sending a letter via fax, is often the best way to show that you are a concerned, involved citizen who has
given a lot of thought and energy to the issue at hand. You can also make a quick phone call to express your opinion if you are able
to control your emotions and not let any anger or anxiety leak into your voice or words.

Heres a pre-made BSL letter that you can use
just copy and paste and insert your info.

Notes: Please copy and RETYPE on your own paper prior to
sending, being sure to REMOVE all ( )'s and names and their
enclosures. If you type this with a 10 point font it will fit on
one page.

(TO:..insert name here) (address) (city, state,zip)
(FROM:..Your name) (Your address) (your city, state, zip)

Dear (insert name here):

To be useful, legislation must be effective, enforcible, economical, and reasonably fair. Recently, a bill (CITE BILL
NUMBER HERE) has been placed before (RELEVANT BODY ie., city council, etc,)that would fail all of these tests.
This legislation is motivated by fear and lack of relevant knowledge. .

The media and the inexperienced would have you believe that these breeds are vicious and should be prohibited.
However, these very breeds as a whole have proven their stability and good canine citizenry by becoming Search
& Rescue dogs, Therapy dogs working inside hospitals, professional Herding dogs and family companions for
years.

Our Country was not founded on the restriction and punishment of the masses based on the actions of a
few....when has this changed?

A five year study published in the Cincinnati Law Review in 1982, vol. 53, pg 1077, which specifically considered
both Rottweilers and "pit bulls", concluded in part that:

"..statistics did not support the assertion that any one breed was dangerous, ..when legislation is focused on the
type of dog it fails, because it is ... unenforceable, confusing, and costly. .. focusing legislation on dogs that are
"vicious" distracts attention from the real problem, which is irresponsible owners."

In light of this and other studies, we urge you to take the following actions:

1. Reject the current legislation, which is contrary to fact and distracts from the real issue, that of responsible
ownership.

2. Actively pursue legislation that would render owners liable for the actions of their pets, such as a good
non-breed specific dangerous dog law.

We suggest that the appropriate policy should be "blame the owner, not the dog." Owners can and should take
responsibility for their pets.

Bottom line: the legislation proposed will be unfair for responsible citizens and it addresses the wrong problem.
Voting for this proposal as it stands only harms the law abiding responsible dog owner.

Respectfully,

YOUR NAME

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