Let me rephrase the cyber bullying part...I don't think it's as much of an issue as much as many people say. People are mean, I get it, but the internet isn't for people who aren't emotionally stable or for people that get upset over hollow insults or threats.
As for the second part, I'm not trying to promote bullying or anything, but a lot (not all) of people do make themselves a target. The mental illness example is highly circumstantial and why I said most and not all. Maybe most was a bit of a stretch though.
I respect that you see it differently however, which I expected by posting what I said in this thread. I've just been raised to teach myself how to be emotionally stable and self-reliant, so it's hard for me to get that some people are so emotionally unstable that they destroy their lives over some insults.
Unfortunately it's not as simple as some insults because when inappropriate pictures/videos start going around it can cause extreme embarrassment and depression. Although as you said before, people make themselves a target and this is a perfect example of that. People shouldn't be mean, but it's their fault they have something to be mean about. Still terrible nonetheless, but it could have been prevented if that person didn't set themselves up for it. It's good that you are self-reliant and stable and more people need to be the same way so bullying doesn't ruin their lives.
-Pit bulls (and other pit breeds) are inherently more dangerous than other dogs; so, all owners of a suspected pit bull breed should be required to have a special license or class training. Just like golden retrievers were made to retrieve, just like hounds were made to sniff, pit bulls were bred to cause massive damage on other dogs without being provoked. And because of the thug and gangster culture, they've been selectively bred to be even more dangerous than they were originally. Sometimes, to the point of attacking people. Look at the statistics of dog deaths and bites. Pit bull breeds are massively overrepresented in severe injury and death by dogs:
Article Explaining Pit Bulls Do Deserve Negative Reputation
PDF Of Data of Dog Attacks
A lot of good dog owners who own pit bulls think legislation restricting pit bulls is incredibly unfair. But they'll also be the first ones to admit pit bulls are different than most dogs, and have the capacity to do massive damage if raised by the wrong owner. If pit bulls do require such care more than regular dogs, THAT'S why we need legislation making sure that if the owner isn't the right one, then the dog should be taken away before any damage is done. I do think a complete ban is unnecessary though.
This is one of the few informative things I've read about pit bulls so I thank you for that. People tend to simply say they're all evil or that they can all be nice in the hands of a good owner. Both opinions are wrong and I'm glad to see that you covered each. I'd like to give my opinion on the subject now.
I'm aware that every single breed of dog was originally bred for a specific purpose. They have been pets for a very long time, but this was not always their main use. I'm also aware that certain breeds, regardless of how well trained, are naturally more docile, aggressive, lazy, hyper, etc. All dogs are different and even though they are all suitable for being pets, some are easier to have and care for than others. With that being said, I do not believe there is such thing as an evil dog breed.
Pit bulls...people either love them or hate them. They are a very strong dog (lots of muscle, powerful wide jaw) and naturally, meaning regardless of how they were trained, are very dominate and protective. They tend to only get along with a few people, usually the owner and anyone else living in the household, and can be aggressive towards outsiders if not trained at a young age. Other animals are a different story. They are definitely not good with small pets such as cats or rabbits unless trained extremely well. When it comes to other dogs they also need training because of their natural dominance. If not trained well they tend to not get along and it's hit or miss if they do. It is possible for them to get along with other pets you might have if they were together for a few years, but I wouldn't let your brand new pit bull run free at a dog park... Of course that isn't how every single pit bull is. Some are better, some are worse, I'm just stating how things tend to be if you buy one and only give it basic training.
If someone gets a brand new pit bull puppy and trains it well, it will become a loving pet. However, as with any animal, regardless of how well trained, there is always a chance, no matter how slim, that the dog will "snap". Whether you played with it too rough, whatever the reason, it is possible. This is how pit bulls as well as other breeds are all different. I own a yellow lab, the undisputed most docile dog there is. When he was a puppy he had just as good of chance at being a good dog as a pit bull would if raised the same way from a young age. However the chance of the pit bull having a random moment of aggression is a lot more likely to happen than with a Labrador. That's just the way it is.
The biggest and saddest problem with pit bulls is that humans corrupt them. When you take a pit bull and train it its entire life to be aggressive and kill, then there is no going back. Like I've said before they aren't born evil, but because of their nature they can be trained that way a lot easier than other breeds. Their nature as well as their brute strength are the reason they are the main competitor in dog fights. These fighting dogs end up in the pound if they get loose or are no longer wanted by the owner and this is where it gets really sad. These pit bulls most likely will never be adopted. They have been trained to fight and kill since birth making them the farthest thing from what an ideal family pet should be. Us humans are the reason a lot of the pit bull population is evil. They may be more naturally strong and aggressive, they may be easier to train (in a bad way), but it is not the dogs fault.
Because of what we have done to them, many pit bulls have a "history" and because of this people are scared to adopt them. Even if they could have a new born, they don't because of the negative way they are viewed. This is why I agree with the legislation you speak of to make sure the dog will be with a good owner and that people are aware of any possibly aggressive dogs in the area. An pit bull puppy has the potential to be the perfect pet, people just need to be more open minded.