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Danish Lawmaker: Kill All Mutts

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 22, 2009 11:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – A rash of attacks by aggressive dogs in Denmark has lawmakers considering a ban on breeds such as pit bulls and mastiffs. But one member of parliament—a veterinarian, no less—has raised a stink by proposing a far more radical solution, reports the Economist. He wants to kill all mongrels and require that future pups be sanctioned by the national stud book. It's the only way to remove aggressive traits from the gene pool, he argues.

“We will surely see lots of press photos of sweet little puppies being put down but we must be determined,” says MP Flemming Moller.

A Danish lawmaker doesn't want any mongrels in his country. (Shutter Stock)

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mak

Aug 23, 2009 12:34 PM CDT

do you know anything about dogs? first off, they aren't smart enough to 'pretend' anything. they are straight forward, reactive creatures, who learn just like you do. if a dog learns to be aggressive FROM ITS OWNER, it will be aggressive. it's not like there's a secret canine conspiracy to hoodwink humans into thinking they are domesticated. duh.

Derni

Aug 23, 2009 12:32 PM CDT

the world has gone to the DOGS-and its time to take it back I guess...

Fiskebolle

Aug 23, 2009 4:36 AM CDT

It sure didn't take much to get the local Marxist club to call for genocide of an entire people. A veterinarian with an odd opinion is all it takes. You are the good, rational guys, bravo.

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