Persuasive Speech: Pit Bulls These days, many different ethnic are persecuted based on their race and religion. But a different kind of discrimination is taking place in America, the stigma against pit bulls is a constant factor of American life today. Many people avoid pit bulls, and those who own them due to them being “dangerous dogs”. This claim has let to the death and persecution of thousands of pit bulls worldwide. Many, many people are under the impression that pit bulls are collectively dangerous, like a wild animal. That dear friends, simply isn’t true. As any proper pit bull owner and they’ll tell you the truth: Pit Bulls are loving animals. One of the largest misconceptions in America these days is that all pit bulls are vicious and deserve to be put down. In most cases of pit bull attacks, it is the owner who is to blame for the dogs behavior. Dogs who aren’t socialized properly may be more aggressive then those who have been treated correctly. As Katya Mira, a RPSCA representative said, “Concentrating on the breed is not affective in tackling the real cause of the problems…”