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title: "Philip Greenspun  That I've never personally owned a dog doesn't mean..."
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# Philip Greenspun  That I've never personally owned a dog doesn't mean...

*October 28, 2023 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Boris Karpa's comment.*

Philip Greenspun  That I've never personally owned a dog doesn't mean I haven't been around dogs. My parents owned many dogs when I was growing up.  I've lived with people who have owned Great Danes / pitbulls / mutts / huskies.  And I bet I've lived in more "hoods" (east Oakland, East Palo Alto) than you have. But my anecdotal experience is irrelevant to the question of whether pitbulls pose a significant risk.   I try to only get worked up about significant risks.  And 50 deaths a year (from all dog attacks) just isn't a big risk.