This is so important, it needs its own post.
http://btoellner.typepad.com/kcdogblog/2010/01/2009-dog-bite-fatalities-final-report.html
This is a review of the fatal dog attacks of 2009 and their data -- the breeds involved (16 breeds in 32 incidents), the common circumstances, and what we can learn from them for preventing other tragedies.
Read it, and see that your legislator reads it, too.
