I am buying a house in Denver and I was disturbed by this info. Any owners of small children or anyone really should be shocked and appalled by this councilwoman. Here is a letter I sent to the Denver Post. I would encourage people to get in touch with the City Council and Mayor.
I read today that Councilwoman Carla Madison is working on an ordinance change that would allow pit bull type dogs back in Denver. I think this represents a serious deficit of common sense and leadership qualities desired in a City Council member. I enthusiastically submit that there are more pressing issues than legalizing a deadly dog type after a twenty year ban, which includes no serious dog attacks since the ordinance has been put into place! Studies, videos, police reports, newscasts - over and over we are reminded that this breed is an abhorrent addition to any community. Pit bulls account for over 40% of all fatal dog attacks in the U.S. over the last 26 years. What is the purpose for any individual to own such a dog? status? protection? illegal dog fighting? guarding a drug cache? A study completed in Ohio in 2006 came to the conclusion that criminals are more likely to own vicious dogs. The Mayor and City Council are asinine to consider allowing this pit bull/owner element back into the City Limits.
http://www.city-journal.org/html/9_2_scared_of_pit.html
http://www.dogsbite.org/blog/2008/04/11-years-of-police-gunfire-pit-bulls.html