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Originally posted by TrishB
I think it's a great idea! I have a hard time believing that the police will not talk to the owners to find out WHY they have the equipment. If you show your dog or have it enrolled in classes, etc. I'm sure they'll take that into account.
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What do you think the owners will say when the police talk to them? "Oh no, officer, I would never have my dog in a fight." I really doubt that the police will do any talking to anyone once the equipment is found. No, what is more likely is that the arrest will be made, and then the person arrested will have to prove their innocence. Kind of the opposite of "innocent until proven guilty" wouldn't you say?
I'm not sure about this bill. I agree that dog fighting has to be stopped but I don't know if this is the way to go about it. It might make it easier for the police to make arrests, but won't the criminals just get smarter about hiding the equipment?