Narrow Escape (Pit Bull)

Pit Bull terriers can be great dogs. They do have a strong prey drive though that needs to be controlled. They are often high energy dogs that NEED proper training. Responsible owners know the importance of this.
I don't think that dogs should be roaming freely in the world. They are animals and can easily revert back to "fight or flight" if they feel threatened.
There are too many lazy or outright negligent dog owners in this world. A dog with the strength and drive that a Pit Bull has absolutely needs training.In the wrong hands, They can become destructive and very dangerous in short order.
The media does pick on this breed though. So often, the headline will read PIT BULL ATTACK... then when they show the picture, it is a Bulldog, a King Corso or another Terrier that has some resemblance but is not actually a Pit Bull.
As much as I love our dogs, I would be the first to beat a dog if it tried to attack me. If I am innocently walking along the road and any dog tried to hurt the Wife or myself, I am reaching for anything to defend myself.