What I'm finding, in conversations outside of here, is that a lot of dog lovers do not like these types of dogs, and this exists quite comfortably with their stance that these dogs are actually the victims of human ego, irresponsible breeding and training and the kinds of people who keep up the demand for these dogs. Just because some of us avoid these dogs and don't believe the BREEDS have a place in society because their gruesome purpose is exinct, the DOGS, themselves, deserve so much better than what life has dealt them with the irresponsible people who won't desex them, don't register them and take pride in having aggressive dogs. Being the proud owner of an aggressive dog, a dog that looks aggressive, or a dog that is reputed to be aggressive (even if your own dog of that breed is not) is just an alarming thing that drags an innocent dog's life into someone else's egotistical drives. It puts them in danger, now, of being destroyed because a neighbour may have a grudge against such an owner.
Dog lovers I know don't like these breeds because there are plenty of other dogs one could adopt without perpetuating the breeding of dogs that attract bad attitudes. It's not fair on the dogs themselves. There are just so many great dogs that fit every other bill an individual or family could need, so why chase a restricted breed? And then why choose not to desex? (not saying all owners of these dogs do, but clearly enough of them do).
Dunno, it conflicts me, and there is not much that's happy about a dog's life when it is lived behind bars, muzzles and fluoro plastic collars