Specific Purpose: To draw attention to the issue of dog breed discrimination through Breed Selective Legislation (BSL) and to inform the public how which he can modify.IntroductionI. Open with Impact: Raise your hand if you own or have ever owned a dog.A. Now, raise your hand if that comes to mind when you hear the word “discrimination”.B. This probably won't be the case, because human social interaction is often taken into account while there is an entire system of structured discrimination between dogs.II. Thesis: “Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the banning or restriction of specific breeds of dogs considered “dangerous,” such as pit bulls, rottweilers, mastiffs, and German shepherds, among others” according to the American Humane Association (2013). This is an inaccurate and unfair attempt to regulate dog attacks by restricting the ownership of certain breeds classified as aggressive.III. Public Connection: Here in Chico, pit bull breeds are extremely popular and seem to be a favorite dog. However, most apartments do not accept any type of pit bull, making it difficult to find a place to live. Apartment hunting is stressful for everyone and being a certain race can make it almost impossible.IV. Overview: Several factors must be considered when analyzing BSL and its effects.A. I will explain the history of aggressive stigmas in certain breeds and how people are responsible for them.B. It is difficult to correctly identify each dog by breed, some are mixed, and testing is expensive.C. It is necessary to observe the effectiveness of BSL where it is currently implemented.CorpsI. Main Point: People are responsible for creating the problem with certain races as well as the social stigmas placed on them.A. With English immigrants... middle of article... -- research shows that banning certain types of dogs is largely ineffective and often a waste of public resources. Recognized at the federal level, the injustice of breed-specific legislation is still poorly understood by American states and counties. Something you can do to help is to be aware of your own considerations regarding dogs based on their breed and spread the word. We all know that dogs are naturally gentle creatures and no group should be negatively stigmatized. The easiest way to make a change is to let those around you know. You can go to www.facebook.com and like the “STOP Breed Specific Legislation” page to get involved and become aware of the status of the policy across the country. If these discriminatory laws don't change, we may not be able to walk our poodles and beagles on the streets either. Remember, dogs can't speak, so we must be their voice.