I don't know, guys, I just wish we could come up with a perfect solution
Wishful thinking, I guess.
But I wanted to add that I really agree with Fila
I believe that there are great pit bulls and other related breeds out there, but its not worth the risk to think that ALL of them are. My brother, too, wanted a pit bull. He wanted me to work with him, help him train, socialize, do everything right. At first I was all for it, you know? Be another ambassedor for the breed. But then I re-thought it. It's a lot of work, and its hard to read between the lines and find an awesome breeder, where there are so many 'bad' ones around. That sell their puppies for less, too. I love my brothers, but he is his own person. My advice can only go so far. So I told him no, No Way. The breed is so close to being banned here as well, he would already have to get special insurance and everything. And if the dog wandered off and ended up at the pound, he'd have a hard time getting it back.
What can we do to fix this? I know there isn't a quick fix, but I'm willing to work for forever on this whole topic, and I know others on here are too!