I and many members of my family have owned pit bulls (along with other breeds of dogs) over the years, and we only had a problem with one of the pits. However, it was not the only breed of dog we had a problem with. Three of the pits were very affectionate, even to the point of riding our little ones on their backs. They were very protective dogs, also. We raised our dogs to BE PETS, not fighters, or to be mean. My family believes it is all in the way you raise a dog, no matter what the breed. I know some people who have the meanest little ankle biters alive, that will bite you "just because". I DO believe in the leash law, and believe that it should be enforced, but to actually ban a particular breed of dog? I don't believe that is constitutional. I think owners should be held responsible for their pets' behavior.