I am probably in the minority here, but I am against Breed Legislation. I do not support discrimination of ANY kind - whether against animals or people. Once legislation is allowed against ONE breed, it WILL then be allowed against ANY breed - that's the way the law works.
Dog violence is not the fault of the dogs. Here are some links, specifically about pit bulls - but really, they can teach us about misunderstanding any breed:
Pit bulls - facts and fiction Pittie City... meet some of the rescued dogs at Best Friends Latest Pit bulls are victims of media myths Breed Specific Legislation Pit bulls - the real story: News