Pit Bull Bashing on 96 Rock

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On July 18, 2005, disc jockeys "Southside" Steve Rickman and Tim Rhodes of Atlanta's Classic Rock Station "96 Rock" made a series of derogatory and offensive statements about American Pit Bull Terriers and their owners. Pit bulls were patently labeled "vicious" and "untrustworthy" with no qualification for the traits of particular dogs, their training, or life circumstances. Moreover, this breed was said to have "locking" jaws, a statement which has been proven to be completely fictitious by breed experts such as Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia. Once a favorite family pet in the U.S. pit bulls have been the victims of irresponsible breeders and owners, and are now victimized by the media's prejudicial and inflammatory spin. Clearly, Southside and Rhodes have no problem trying to raise ratings by spreading vicious rumors about the many beloved pets of this historic breed. It looks like Southside and Rhodes are the ones who are untrustworthy - not the canines who have long served as man's best friend.





Pit Bull Community is a Georgia-based association of pit bull lovers and advocates and we demand an apology from Southside, Rhodes and 96 Rock which will be publicly aired at a pre-arranged time. Until then, we will encourage all Georgians who care about pit bulls, of which there are many, to boycott 96 Rock for its ignorance and lack of irresponsiblity.


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  • James D
  • Rayelene D
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    • We have been raised around the breed and have first hand knowledge that this breed is among the most intelligent and loyal of all dogs, they are second to none, yet they are highly misunderstood and abused by the media and people like you.
  • Christian D
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    • I'm just 15 and know better than to be so stereotypical
  • Candy D
  • Susan H
  • BRANDY L
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    • I DO NOT APPRECIATE BASHING OF A BREED THAT PEOPLE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.
  • MITCHELL S
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    • if being prejudice against humans is wrong what makes it right to be prejudice against a breed of dog.
  • Jay K
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    • Think before speaking. Ignorance is no excuse for slander.
  • Dawn M. S
  • Kirsty S
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    • Poster number 31 Tom Garner you need to re-read what you just posted about British Bulldogs ..you just took yourself right down to thier level...way to go man!...I own a Pit and BB's DESPITE peoples ignorance and derision ...these DJ's are a slur to ROCK music and should be fired
  • C. A
  • Brooks B
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    • I there are few breeds I trust with my grandchildren, but this breed is one one them.
  • Marcie B
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    • i totally trust my pit with my kids
  • Jeff B
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    • i think they should know something about pitbulls and their responsible owners before they bash them.
  • laura b
  • Luis Carlos U
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    • This DJ obviously needs to get educated before mouthing off....Oh I forgot, brains are not required, just a big mouth. Uneducated DJ, do some research before you make yourself look more of an ASS!
  • Jennifer
  • B. H
  • Melissa
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    • The APBT is America's dog. It's people like you who are ruining it's reputation.
  • Bradley
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    • Some people will do anything for ratings....
  • JR T
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    • you guys are jerks man
  • Iggy M
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    • pick on someone else southside and rhodes you ignorant SOBs
  • Catherine D
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    • 96 Rock should apologize for its loser DJs before its sponsors come down on them!!!
  • Isadora M
  • Indigo B
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    • Southside and Rhodes should be flogged
  • Betty M
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    • Use some sense people! Why jump on the anti-pit bull bandwagon? Just to make more poor dogs die? You should be ashamed.
  • Imogen T
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    • Stand up and apologize you bunch of pansies.
  • Cecilia R
  • Nik R
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  • David H
  • Lauren
  • Zoe L
  • Kat
  • Jennifer
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    • Uneducated statements are ignorant!
  • Deb
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    • My grandkids are pits and won't trade them for the world!
  • Ruthie W
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    • Blame the deed not the breed
  • Kris K
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    • More people spreading fear and ignorance with no basis in fact. Hope your proud of yourselves!
  • D. G
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  • FIFTY
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    • "till death do us part"
  • Julie D. P
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    • You don't realize how far reaching your ignorant statements are. I live in Ohio and am no longer listening to q-fm 96. How can you speak on things that you know absolutely nothing about? Do your research! They are America's Dog! They represent strength, courage and most of all love!
  • josh c
  • Elite A
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    • Gamedog Elite is a louisiana based pit bull website.We demand an appoligy on behalf of one of our many allies.You in my opinon have disrespected all Georgia pit bull owners.This has put you in the same class as Peta,Hsus,etc.I myself would never want to be placed in that class of garbage.You owe the entire state of Georgia an appoligy.If you cannot do so it simply shows your lack of respect and itelligence.Y.I.S. Elite Admin.
  • Ben T
  • Angie D
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    • I beleive that it is not the kind of animal but how it is treated the pit bull is not my favorite dog but people should have the freedom to choose the animal that they wish to have
  • Marge C
  • deborah S
  • Ronald E. S
  • Angel
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    • I love my APBT shes a sweetheart
  • Valerie B
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    • Humans are the REAL monsters. Aggressive dogs of all types and sizes arise from irresponsible raising and breeding. NO RACE - dog, human, or otherwise - IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS!
  • Allison M