Crowhugger... "But what's this expectation to remove all risk from life?"

That's just silly.

A little common sense... there ARE dangerous dogs and people who want to own same should be licensed. It REALLY is that simple. And, those who wish to own such animals should have no objection to being licensed. If they do, they shouldn't even be allowed to own a toy dog. Yes, that sounds silly too but if they are that brain dead then they can't be trusted with any pet.