slark01

Before I say anything about the petition, I have something to say....
As a dog owner I totally agree that owners of dogs that attack other humans should be held responsable, with the full weight of the law put against them!
However the definition of manslaughter would have to be changed:
The unlawful killing of another without intent to kill; either voluntary (upon a sudden impulse); or involuntary (during the commission of an unlawful act not ordinarily expected to result in great bodily harm).
This means ( with some serious regret ) that the petition is useless.
Just having a dog that is potentially dangerous does not constitute a possible manslaughter charge if the dog does kills someone.
Change the manslaughter law and we will be able to send the Ar*eholes that have dangerous dogs to jail for a long time!!
I hope not to offend anyone, but I do agree that something needs to be done.