Posted On: April 23, 2004, 8:02 am CDT

Posted By: Dorothy Keesler

This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. If an animal is going to bite & medical expenses are going to incur, putting another law in force, or adding extra insurance expense burden to a homeowner is not going to prevent this.

I have been in the insurance business for over 30 years. This is definately something I would NOT want to burden my insureds with. I am also a homeowner and a pet owner. Any breed of dog can be taught to be aggressive and any breed that is raised with kindness can be a wonderful family pet. A dog that wonders freely, roams the streets or is a stray, will not have anyone in charge of them that will follow the laws set forth by yet another lawmaker. Further more, if someone is going to be bit by an animal, whether there is an insurance policy in force or not, they will have to seek medical attention. Someone will have to explain to me how such a law to insurance dogs will cut down on medical expense.

I was at one time, bitten by a dog myself. I have to tell you that I accepted the responsibility of my own actions. If you or your child is going to approach an animal that is unknown to you, then you have to accept what may or may not happen. No law, insurance policy, or law maker can prevent poor judgement, or a lack of responsibility.

This law serves no purpose except to add burden to the responsible homeowner, or dog owner.